Presépio com Vista para o Canal

Sunday, 16 October 2011

Portuguese delicacies that make me happy ;-)

Um café e uma queijadinha :-) :-)

From Lisboa 2011

Saladinha de Polvo :-) :-) Thanks Leonor, Pedro, Helena and Sara! :-))

From Coisas Minhas

Leitão (Restaurante Manjar dos Templários) :-) :-) Thanks Aida, Pedro and Leonor :-)

From Coisas Minhas

The following ones were very special to me ;-) Pancakes by my 9 years old goddaughter, Helena :-)

From Coisas Minhas

Jelly with Dates by my godmother :-)

From Coisas Minhas

There were other delicacies that made me happy, shared with very special friends and family, but I didn't always have my camera with me, sorry. Next time, then... :-) Have a nice week :-)

Friday, 14 October 2011

Fofinho is at home now. He is ok. We are ok. And happy. :-)) Thanks for your support!! A gift for you ;-) Wisdom: The greatest gift one generation can give to another by Andrew Zuckerman

WISDOM Trailer from Andrew Zuckerman Studio on Vimeo.

Beijinhos!! :-))

Thursday, 13 October 2011

Where are you, Fofinho?

My cat is missing since last Tuesday. I'm so worried and sad.

From Coisas Minhas

We have been looking for him everywhere, day and night, by foot and by car. We have placed photos at the supermarket and at the vet clinic. After looking for him without results tuesday evening and wednesday morning, I called to the police to know what should I do in these circumstances. They advised me to contact the Dieren Ambulance. And so I did and I have followed all their advices. I took a look at mijn dier is zoek, a site with photos and information about lost pets found by other people. But unfortunately, I didn't find anything! Then I phoned to the Dieren Asiel in Almere asking if someone has left Fofinho there. Later I also sent a Fofinho's photo. Finally, I sent all the information to Amivedi, a site about lost pets. The Dieren Ambulance assistant also told me if they find my cat in the street, they will let me know. I've sent to them my cat's photo to help them on their work. I've also talked to my neighbours, checked frontyards, backyards, corridors, lakes, public gardens, etc. Nothing! I'm so worried and sad, but I'm trying to think positive. He has got a chip with its identification data. That means he can easily be recognized. He has got all the vaccines. That means he is more protected against this cold weather. He is friendly. Perhaps he will be found by a gentle soul. I'm worried because this is not his usual behaviour. Everyday he likes to go for a walk, but after a while he comes back to eat something and drink water. He is doing a special diet because he has bladderproblems. On the other side, the street is very quiet and he knows the surroundings. But I just can't find him anywhere and he doesn't come back home. Where are you, Fofinho? I thought perhaps he was injured and he could not move. So I called for him, but not even a sound. I've been looking carefully at the sidewalks and the roads (perhaps an accident), but gladly, I didn't see him in those circumstances. I don't know what to think about and what to do more. Where is he? I checked all the places I was able to remember. If it was in the Summer and he was younger, I would be more relaxed. But knowing him under this rain and cold, with 15 years old, I'm fearing the worst scenario. I'm so sad. I want him with me, protected and well. Why doesn't he come back home?? Why don't I see him anywhere? Just pray, so I would be able to find him soon. Tomorrow I will place more photos in public places.

Sunday, 9 October 2011

Galapos, Setúbal, Portugal

Between the Arrábida Mountains and a blue and calm sea,

From Praia de Galapos

a very beautiful beach,

From Praia de Galapos

where I went with my goddaughter, her sister and her parents :-)

From Praia de Galapos

to enjoy an unforgetable September afternoon ;-)

From Praia de Galapos

Wednesday, 5 October 2011

At Lisbon...

5th October 1143 - Portugal became an independent nation and kingdom by the Treaty of Zamora. Today, Portugal celebrates 868 years of history! In spite of the fact that my country has no official celebrations of this important historical date, I always celebrate it. So, Congrats Portugal! :-) To celebrate my country's birthday, I want to share with you some Lisbon pictures, from last September, during my staying in Portugal :-) I took an afternoon just for myself.

A walk in the city's downtown ( A Baixa)... Cais das Colunas (18th century)

From Lisboa 2011

Enjoying the Tagus River ( O Rio Tejo)...

From Lisboa 2011

Looking at the south bank of the river Tagus...

From Lisboa 2011

Enjoying one of the most beautiful squares in the world with its magnificent view to the Tagus River and the Cais das Colunas...

Praça do Comércio (18th century) / Comércio Square Arco da Rua Augusta / Augusta Street Arch

From Lisboa 2011

A new restaurant in the square... (at least for me) ;-)

From Lisboa 2011

Estátua do Rei D. José I/ King D. José I statue

From Lisboa 2011

For the first time, I visited the Terreiro do Paço (the previous name of Praça do Comércio) and Santa Apolónia metro stations. This one is specially pretty with the tiles about the trains. Santa Apolónia is Lisbon's main train station. Also for the first time, I saw the Terreiro do Paço new ferryboat station! So different from what I remember! So large and modern! After my stroll in Baixa, I went to Chiado, Lisbon's cultural place par excellence and also the most expensive district... This picture from Rua Garret/Garret Street was taken in Armazéns do Chiado, a shopping center managed by a Dutch company, the Multi Mall Management.

From Lisboa 2011

From the shopping center lady's rest room, I took a picture of Castelo de São Jorge/Saint George Castle...

From Lisboa 2011

...and of our Cathedral, a Sé...

From Lisboa 2011

In Chiado, I went to Bertrand Bookstore to feel the typical smell of this exquisite place, after all the oldest bookstore in the world (1732). Then I went to Santini, to enjoy the best portuguese (if not in the world!) ice-creams. I must say I went there twice. The ice-creams are absolutely delicious! Walking down Rua do Carmo/ Carmo Street, another pretty Chiado's street, listening a fado from Amália, I stopped to take a picture of the Elevador de Santa Justa/ Santa Justa Lift...

From Lisboa 2011

...and to enjoy another great view of the Castle and the downtown...

From Lisboa 2011

Finally, I went to another part of the city, the Avenida Duque d' Ávila. I was curious about the city's new ciclovia (fietspad), but I didn't see any bikes. However, a couple of days before, I saw someone on a bike in a ferryboat. Such a surprise, I must say.