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1 December 202112 December 2021 admin cphrc, editing, indexing, photography, proofreading, publishing, translation

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Exertions

16 April 202216 April 2022 admin 0 Comments calheta, calhetabeach, madeira, portugal

We tried and almost failed to have an energetic day, beginning with a climb up a very steep hill to a car park then a half-aborted visit to the hotel’s pool.

Portugal

A perfect day

14 April 202214 April 2022 admin 0 Comments birthday, calheta, madeira, portugal

It was Linda’s birthday and I got to fly my drone over the beach, marina and hotel before we had a relaxing meal and were treated to some traditional Portuguese singing and dancing.

Portugal

First-world problems

13 April 202213 April 2022 admin 0 Comments calheta, holiday, madeira, portugal

Our first full day was spent relaxing in the warm sunshine beside the rather chilly pool making the most of everything the hotel has to offer.

Portugal

Back to Portugal

12 April 202212 April 2022 admin 0 Comments holiday, madeira, portugal

After two years of “staycations” it was finally time to get back on the treadmill of air travel and return to my second-favourite country. This time to the island of Madeira.

Scotland

Cogadh mòr buntàta Loch Raineach

29 March 202229 March 2022 admin 0 Comments gaelic, highlands, loch rannoch, potato war, scotland

The events of this tale took place in the remote heart of the Scottish Highlands just a few years after the final defeat of the Jacobites at the Battle of Culloden.

Portugal Round-up

9 March 2022

9 March 20229 March 2022 admin 0 Comments briefing, newspapers

There is wide coverage of the Portuguese government’s proposals to mitigate rising fuel prices for drivers and people on low incomes.

Portugal Round-up

8 March 2022

8 March 20228 March 2022 admin 0 Comments briefing, newpapers

Outlets report President Rebelo de Sousa’s calling of a meeting of the Council of State, the decision to open Portugal to refugees of all nationalities fleeing the war in Ukraine and the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee’s support for Ukraine’s EU membership.

Portugal Round-up

7 March 2022

7 March 20227 March 2022 admin 0 Comments briefing, newspapers

Outlets report PSD leader Rui Rio called on the government to reduce its tax on fuel and to be prepared to talk to Russia, PCP leader Jerónimo de Sousa distanced his party from the regime in Russia while continuing to blame the west for the war in Ukraine and Rui Tavares was elected leader of Livre.

Portugal Round-up

4 March 2022

4 March 20224 March 2022 admin 0 Comments briefing, newspapers

President Rebelo de Sousa explains why he will not say more about the war in Ukraine and says he will convene a Council of State when the time is right.

Portugal Round-up

3 March 2022

3 March 20223 March 2022 admin 0 Comments briefing, newspapers

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa emphasised the importance of Europe remaining united and awarded the National Health Service the country’s highest honour.

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