Month

April 2023


After a tough (tough!) day of sightseeing around Lagos, we took a nap, and now we’re relaxing at the hotel’s rooftop pool. (São João, Faro, Portugal)

Obligatory photo of my feet in a lounge, with a rooftop pool and harbor views in the background.

Posted on April 17, 2023

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We stopped at a cute little restaurant in Lagos for lunch and I ordered Bacalhau, thinking I would get a few fish croquettes like we had on the food tour in Lisbon. Instead, I was presented with a huge platter of braised cod with chips. Way too big for lunch, but delicious! #food

A huge portion of braised salted cod with onions and olives, presented in a bed of chips, and served in a red clay roofing tile.

Posted on April 17, 2023

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Spent this morning and afternoon exploring Lagos, Portugal. We had drinks by the sea, walked on the beach, and found an impossibly narrow residential building.

Heather ditting at a restaurant table with the ocean behind her.Sheer bluffs of nearly vertical dark sandstone plunging into the ocean.a selfie of Heather and me on the beach.An impossibly narrow appartment building that's only about six feet deep.

Posted on April 17, 2023

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We had dinner tonight at a total tourist trap. It catered to English tourists, and featured menu items like “Pie & Pud night”, fish and chips, mushy peas, and sticky toffee pudding. But we were tired, hungry, and it had a view, so it was good enough. Food was ok, but just ok.

The marina view we had from our table

Posted on April 16, 2023

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We made it to Lagos. The view from our hotel isn’t half bad.

The Lagos marina with several boats moored in slips.

Posted on April 16, 2023

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And that’s a wrap on #ReleaseNotes2023, at least for the official festivities. Thank you to everyone who attended, and safe travels!

Posted on April 16, 2023

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I know I posted this before, but the view from the hotel rooftop bar is amazing. #ReleaseNotes2023

Posted on April 15, 2023

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Just got back from Tasco do Teimoso. Wonder meal! The best octopus I’ve had on this trip. #ReleaseNotes2023 #food https://tasca-do-teimoso.negocio.site/

Posted on April 15, 2023

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