Friday, September 25, 2015

Today's pictures to work with

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One tree on my cousin's land. He is digging behind the cliff on the right. A view of the land his family used to own. An imposing view o...
Tuesday, September 22, 2015

I've been Painting

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Sorry I've been so quiet.  Here is some stuff I'm working from ( just from the past few days!!)

Beautiful views to Paint!!

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Some ideas of the stuff I will be working on! Sanctuary at Santa Barbara On the road down from Pico Alto.  Skeletons of Chupa Chupa plants!!...
Monday, August 31, 2015

Mare De Agosto!!

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The initial reason for my trip, or at least the excuse for it, was THIS festival.  Craziness on Santa Maria, on the best beach in Portugal (...
Monday, August 3, 2015

Rough Seas and Abibliophobia

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Rough crossing between Santa Maria & Sao Miguel (warning: don't drink milk or eat dairy products before getting on a boat) I'm u...
Sunday, August 2, 2015

Anjos, in the Sunlight

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Tonight, I'll be leaving for Sao Miguel, on my way to Faial. I'll be back in Santa Maria before Mare de Agosto, but I'll miss ev...

Sopas in Mae de Deus

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It is on the edge of Vila Do Porto, a darling little spot on the edge of the valley. And today, there was no line in the heat!! I went with ...
Saturday, August 1, 2015

Top 5 Beaches on Santa Maria: Full List

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So, to recap, or just in case you couldn't be bothered to look at each individually! ;) #6: Prainha-hard to get to #5: Vila do Porto...
Friday, July 31, 2015

Top 5 Beaches on Santa Maria: #1 Sao Laurenco!

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#1.  Sao Laurenco. This is improving on perfection.  Everything that I said about Praia Formosa applies here, but the quality of everythi...
Thursday, July 30, 2015

Top 5 Beaches in Santa Maria: #2 Praia Formosa

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Okay, this beach is really just perfect. (And yet, it is still #2) About 15 minutes from the main town, it has gorgeous views on the ap...
Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Breaking News: Portuguese Physicist to Head US Dept of Energy

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The link from the Portuguese American is here: http://portuguese-american-journal.com/appointed-physicist-ernest-moniz-to-head-us-departm...
Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Top 5 Beaches on Santa Maria: #3 Anjos (and Rescuing Dolphins)

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On Monday, there were 3 dolphins that got trapped around/in the pool at Anjos.  After a few successful (and unsuccessful) attempts, one was...

Top 5 Beaches in Santa Maria: #4 Maia

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Firstly, Maia is on the far side of the island.  Not exactly literally, but DO know that because of the roads it requires, the journey is l...
Sunday, July 26, 2015

Top 5 Beaches on Santa Maria: #5 Vila Do Porto

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#5 Vila Do Porto Not the Port itself. Go to Fort St. Bras.  Look to the left, look down.  Can you see it? Start on the hike.  When yo...
Saturday, July 25, 2015

Top 5 Beaches on Santa Maria: #6 Prainha

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Okay, so I only know about 6 of them, so this list is slightly overhyped. But on we go, starting with the Bonus Beach or the Mystery Beac...

Almagreira Fest!!

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Just as I thought Santa Maria was quieting down (until Mare de Agosto, anyway), I saw the lights in Almagreira!   The church was outlined i...
Thursday, July 23, 2015

Parabens a Voces!!

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Today is my birthday! I celebrated last night at Cafe Mascote. A candle and a bunch of people singing to me in the center of Santa Mari...
Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Clube Asas Do Atlantico

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This is the all purpose fun house for everyone. It's a radio station, bar/cafe, playroom with ping pong & pool tables. And, of cours...
Tuesday, July 21, 2015

SATA Flight Insurance Questions

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I'm traveling & I have questions about what *exactly* insurance would buy me. Note that an Insurance page does not become an optio...
Monday, July 20, 2015

RIAC & AtlanticoLine Boat Planning Annoyances

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I LOVE boats.  My great-grandfather was a whaler (or so I'm told).  I am planning to travel to Madeira, and would prefer to travel by b...
Sunday, July 19, 2015

Main Street of Vila do Porto

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Just some random pictures. From Avenida de Santa Maria. Cobblestone streets with images of ships inlaid on the sidewalks. Modern structures ...