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We're at day 5 of our trip to Porto. Portugal and we've luckily had unusually nice weather according to the 'tripe-eaters'. That's what the Porto denizens call each other given it's a local delicacy so hopefully it's not too rude for me to use the term too. I haven't had the tripe yet and probably won't but I've had lots of nice grilled fish and we were amused to watch a little girl eating a little octopus (served whole) a few nights ago obviously a perfectly normal dinner for her. It's a confusing city of great opulence beside sad decrepitude. It seems the really old buildings in the center of town are often abandoned as people opt for more modern housing and there are many shells of buildings everywhere. We did go up the coast and find a wonderful beachside community - Foz do Douro - and it's as nice as can be with a long seaside park and cafes right on the beach some with couches and also lights on the surf at night. Gerald loved the rugged rocks and there were sandy beaches too. Further up the coast was the main port and unfortunately some factories spurting dark smoke at regular intervals but it wasn't pervasive into Porto - I don't think. The pace is very nice - people don't speak English all that much but with sign language and rusty Spanish we're easily making our way. We won't have time to explore up the Douro Valley (the New York Times ran an article in Sunday's paper on this area's wine-making which was fun to read sitting just downriver) but that is certainly a future trip for us as we do find this area intriguing. Gerald was in heaven on Friday when we went for lunch to the Taylor & Fladgate Port warehouse across the river for a tour of the warehouse and then a first class lunch. He could even have a Cuban cigar with his tawny port right at the table - yes it's that different here. So - see how he just fits right in?We were very surprised to hear Finnish instead of Portugese as a young couple were seated near us - we chatted a bit as they left and they were very pleased to welcome us to Finland while in Portugal. We left Finland just after the school shooting tragedy and it was such a shock to everyone in the country so quite a sad time there. They all lit candles in their windows as condolences the night afterwards and I was sorry to miss participating in that. We are enjoying a reprieve from the Helsinki weather as Gerald's boss called today and said it was snowing and raining there. I was out in a sweater this afternoon and had to use sunscreen yesterday. It's chestnut days in Porto and there are sellers roasting them on the streets this week - an event marking autumn here. I'll add more posts with pictures now.

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We're at day 5 of our trip to Porto. Portugal and we've luckily had unusually nice weather according to the 'tripe-eaters'. That's what the Porto denizens call each other given it's a local delicacy so hopefully it's not too rude for me to use the term too. I haven't had the tripe yet and probably won't but I've had lots of nice grilled fish and we were amused to watch a little girl eating a little octopus (served whole) a few nights ago obviously a perfectly normal dinner for her. It's a confusing city of great opulence beside sad decrepitude. It seems the really old buildings in the center of town are often abandoned as people opt for more modern housing and there are many shells of buildings everywhere. We did go up the coast and find a wonderful beachside community - Foz do Douro - and it's as nice as can be with a long seaside park and cafes right on the beach some with couches and also lights on the surf at night. Gerald loved the rugged rocks and there were sandy beaches too. Further up the coast was the main port and unfortunately some factories spurting dark smoke at regular intervals but it wasn't pervasive into Porto - I don't think. The pace is very nice - people don't speak English all that much but with sign language and rusty Spanish we're easily making our way. We won't have time to explore up the Douro Valley (the New York Times ran an article in Sunday's paper on this area's wine-making which was fun to read sitting just downriver) but that is certainly a future trip for us as we do find this area intriguing. Gerald was in heaven on Friday when we went for lunch to the Taylor & Fladgate Port warehouse across the river for a tour of the warehouse and then a first class lunch. He could even have a Cuban cigar with his tawny port right at the table - yes it's that different here. So - see how he just fits right in?We were very surprised to hear Finnish instead of Portugese as a young couple were seated near us - we chatted a bit as they left and they were very pleased to welcome us to Finland while in Portugal. We left Finland just after the school shooting tragedy and it was such a shock to everyone in the country so quite a sad time there. They all lit candles in their windows as condolences the night afterwards and I was sorry to miss participating in that. We are enjoying a reprieve from the Helsinki weather as Gerald's boss called today and said it was snowing and raining there. I was out in a sweater this afternoon and had to use sunscreen yesterday. It's chestnut days in Porto and there are sellers roasting them on the streets this week - an event marking autumn here. I'll add more posts with pictures now.

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We're at day 5 of our trip to Porto. Portugal and we've luckily had unusually nice weather according to the 'tripe-eaters'. That's what the Porto denizens call each other given it's a local delicacy so hopefully it's not too rude for me to use the term too. I haven't had the tripe yet and probably won't but I've had lots of nice grilled fish and we were amused to watch a little girl eating a little octopus (served whole) a few nights ago obviously a perfectly normal dinner for her. It's a confusing city of great opulence beside sad decrepitude. It seems the really old buildings in the center of town are often abandoned as people opt for more modern housing and there are many shells of buildings everywhere. We did go up the coast and find a wonderful beachside community - Foz do Douro - and it's as nice as can be with a long seaside park and cafes right on the beach some with couches and also lights on the surf at night. Gerald loved the rugged rocks and there were sandy beaches too. Further up the coast was the main port and unfortunately some factories spurting dark smoke at regular intervals but it wasn't pervasive into Porto - I don't think. The pace is very nice - people don't speak English all that much but with sign language and rusty Spanish we're easily making our way. We won't have time to explore up the Douro Valley (the New York Times ran an article in Sunday's paper on this area's wine-making which was fun to read sitting just downriver) but that is certainly a future trip for us as we do find this area intriguing. Gerald was in heaven on Friday when we went for lunch to the Taylor & Fladgate Port warehouse across the river for a tour of the warehouse and then a first class lunch. He could even have a Cuban cigar with his tawny port right at the table - yes it's that different here. So - see how he just fits right in?We were very surprised to hear Finnish instead of Portugese as a young couple were seated near us - we chatted a bit as they left and they were very pleased to welcome us to Finland while in Portugal. We left Finland just after the school shooting tragedy and it was such a shock to everyone in the country so quite a sad time there. They all lit candles in their windows as condolences the night afterwards and I was sorry to miss participating in that. We are enjoying a reprieve from the Helsinki weather as Gerald's boss called today and said it was snowing and raining there. I was out in a sweater this afternoon and had to use sunscreen yesterday. It's chestnut days in Porto and there are sellers roasting them on the streets this week - an event marking autumn here. I'll add more posts with pictures now.

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We're at day 5 of our trip to Porto. Portugal and we've luckily had unusually nice weather according to the 'tripe-eaters'. That's what the Porto denizens call each other given it's a local delicacy so hopefully it's not too rude for me to use the term too. I haven't had the tripe yet and probably won't but I've had lots of nice grilled fish and we were amused to watch a little girl eating a little octopus (served whole) a few nights ago obviously a perfectly normal dinner for her. It's a confusing city of great opulence beside sad decrepitude. It seems the really old buildings in the center of town are often abandoned as people opt for more modern housing and there are many shells of buildings everywhere. We did go up the coast and find a wonderful beachside community - Foz do Douro - and it's as nice as can be with a long seaside park and cafes right on the beach some with couches and also lights on the surf at night. Gerald loved the rugged rocks and there were sandy beaches too. Further up the coast was the main port and unfortunately some factories spurting dark smoke at regular intervals but it wasn't pervasive into Porto - I don't think. The pace is very nice - people don't speak English all that much but with sign language and rusty Spanish we're easily making our way. We won't have time to explore up the Douro Valley (the New York Times ran an article in Sunday's paper on this area's wine-making which was fun to read sitting just downriver) but that is certainly a future trip for us as we do find this area intriguing. Gerald was in heaven on Friday when we went for lunch to the Taylor & Fladgate Port warehouse across the river for a tour of the warehouse and then a first class lunch. He could even have a Cuban cigar with his tawny port right at the table - yes it's that different here. So - see how he just fits right in?We were very surprised to hear Finnish instead of Portugese as a young couple were seated near us - we chatted a bit as they left and they were very pleased to welcome us to Finland while in Portugal. We left Finland just after the school shooting tragedy and it was such a shock to everyone in the country so quite a sad time there. They all lit candles in their windows as condolences the night afterwards and I was sorry to miss participating in that. We are enjoying a reprieve from the Helsinki weather as Gerald's boss called today and said it was snowing and raining there. I was out in a sweater this afternoon and had to use sunscreen yesterday. It's chestnut days in Porto and there are sellers roasting them on the streets this week - an event marking autumn here. I'll add more posts with pictures now.

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We're at day 5 of our trip to Porto. Portugal and we've luckily had unusually nice weather according to the 'tripe-eaters'. That's what the Porto denizens call each other given it's a local delicacy so hopefully it's not too rude for me to use the term too. I haven't had the tripe yet and probably won't but I've had lots of nice grilled fish and we were amused to watch a little girl eating a little octopus (served whole) a few nights ago obviously a perfectly normal dinner for her. It's a confusing city of great opulence beside sad decrepitude. It seems the really old buildings in the center of town are often abandoned as people opt for more modern housing and there are many shells of buildings everywhere. We did go up the coast and find a wonderful beachside community - Foz do Douro - and it's as nice as can be with a long seaside park and cafes right on the beach some with couches and also lights on the surf at night. Gerald loved the rugged rocks and there were sandy beaches too. Further up the coast was the main port and unfortunately some factories spurting dark smoke at regular intervals but it wasn't pervasive into Porto - I don't think. The pace is very nice - people don't speak English all that much but with sign language and rusty Spanish we're easily making our way. We won't have time to explore up the Douro Valley (the New York Times ran an article in Sunday's paper on this area's wine-making which was fun to read sitting just downriver) but that is certainly a future trip for us as we do find this area intriguing. Gerald was in heaven on Friday when we went for lunch to the Taylor & Fladgate Port warehouse across the river for a tour of the warehouse and then a first class lunch. He could even have a Cuban cigar with his tawny port right at the table - yes it's that different here. So - see how he just fits right in?We were very surprised to hear Finnish instead of Portugese as a young couple were seated near us - we chatted a bit as they left and they were very pleased to welcome us to Finland while in Portugal. We left Finland just after the school shooting tragedy and it was such a shock to everyone in the country so quite a sad time there. They all lit candles in their windows as condolences the night afterwards and I was sorry to miss participating in that. We are enjoying a reprieve from the Helsinki weather as Gerald's boss called today and said it was snowing and raining there. I was out in a sweater this afternoon and had to use sunscreen yesterday. It's chestnut days in Porto and there are sellers roasting them on the streets this week - an event marking autumn here. I'll add more posts with pictures now.

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[November 2. 2007] I anticipate today could be a continuation of yesterday. We left our hotel at about 4:00 this morning to continue to the airport and it really wasn't a desire flight. I think it only took an hour to get here same as Sao Paulo to Campo Grande. Since we hadn't really slept yet we were really not ready for the reception awaiting us as we arrived. At 7:00 AM local measure (we changed times from Campo Grande) there was a gathering of about 20 - 30 "paparazzi" waiting to accept us to their state and city. Those of you who know me and experience how grumpy I am in the morning after a beat night's sleep can imagine me dealing with a aggroup of strangers wanting pics with me after a 30-minute nap overnight. Really it wasn't so bad. I took the pictures said hello acted politely and eventually got to the van. As we headed to our hotel we learned that we wouldn't have to do a morning full of interviews and such. Just rest eat one bunco converse later and dinner.. with more rest. We had a bit of a mob scene happening on the way to the hotel. As far as I could tell from the cramped van there was at least one car beat of people and a motorcycle with two populate on it that followed us to the hotel taking pics and video the whole time. When we got there the rest of the mob had either met us there or followed us but they managed to get a bunco interview out of us that went to 150 cities in the area. Then we slept. We slept until lunch (about four hours) which we ate in the hotel. Then we slept a couple hours more until our converse for the day (it was supposed to be two but one group never showed up). We had more down time and then it was dinner measure. They took us to a brasilian pizza parlor where the pizza was delivered to each table by hand a la churrascaria and we took slices off the tray as they offered them to us. They took us to a rehearsal of local gospel emit Agape (emphasis on the first syllable not the last like English). They sang a couple songs for us and we sang a little bit with them. They sounded incredible! I'm noticing how seriously populate here take music. It's desire it's a part of them. appear familiar? After taking a few pics with them we came approve to the hotel for the night. Some of us went up to the roof for a few minutes to sight how big and beautiful this city is. I really love it here but I'm definitely missing home.. and you. Wish you were here! This is craziness. We haven't even sang here yet and populate are treating us like we hung the moon. I just want them to see Jesus in all we do not us. Please commune for the people here more. Today was a good day. Hopefully tomorrow will be even better. Don't drop it's "FREE HUGS FRIDAY!!!"Peace. Love and Chocolate

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[November 2. 2007] I guess today could be a continuation of yesterday. We left our hotel at about 4:00 this morning to head to the airport and it really wasn't a long flight. I think it only took an hour to get here same as Sao Paulo to Campo Grande. Since we hadn't really slept yet we were really not create from raw material for the reception awaiting us as we arrived. At 7:00 AM local measure (we changed times from Campo Grande) there was a gathering of about 20 - 30 "paparazzi" waiting to welcome us to their state and city. Those of you who know me and know how grumpy I am in the morning after a full night's sleep can imagine me dealing with a aggroup of strangers wanting pics with me after a 30-minute nap overnight. Really it wasn't so bad. I took the pictures said hello acted politely and eventually got to the van. As we headed to our hotel we learned that we wouldn't have to do a morning full of interviews and such. Just rest eat one short interview later and dinner.. with more rest. We had a bit of a mob scene happening on the way to the hotel. As far as I could tell from the cramped van there was at least one car full of people and a motorcycle with two people on it that followed us to the hotel taking pics and video the whole measure. When we got there the rest of the mob had either met us there or followed us but they managed to get a short interview out of us that went to 150 cities in the area. Then we slept. We slept until eat (about four hours) which we ate in the hotel. Then we slept a couple hours more until our interview for the day (it was supposed to be two but one group never showed up). We had more down measure and then it was dinner time. They took us to a brasilian pizza parlor where the pizza was delivered to each table by hand a la churrascaria and we took slices off the tray as they offered them to us. They took us to a rehearsal of local gospel chorus Agape (emphasis on the first syllable not the last like English). They sang a couple songs for us and we sang a little bit with them. They sounded incredible! I'm noticing how seriously people here take music. It's desire it's a part of them. Sound familiar? After taking a few pics with them we came back to the hotel for the night. Some of us went up to the roof for a few minutes to sight how big and beautiful this city is. I really like it here but I'm definitely missing home.. and you. desire you were here! This is craziness. We haven't change surface sang here yet and people are treating us desire we hung the idle. I just want them to see Jesus in all we do not us. gratify pray for the people here more. Today was a good day. Hopefully tomorrow will be change surface exceed. Don't forget it's "FREE HUGS FRIDAY!!!"Peace. Love and Chocolate

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Scott: Um com liceca (mispronounced badly) what is the walk for?Ana: You mean com licenca – for excuse me - It is the Festa de Santo AntonioScott: Festival of….?Ana: St Anthony – he is the Patron fear of Padua and PortugalScott: Wow! It seems like a pretty big dealAna: Yes each June all the local clubs and groups march through the Aveenida da Liberdade with their banners and flags to get together - it is a great party!Scott: I’m Scott looks like we might be wedged here together for a while – I don’t suppose you could help me with a few Portuguese phrases?Ana: Sure. I’m Ana – what would you desire to experience?Scott: come up how about we start with the basics – hello – that is ola – alter?Ana: That’s right – ola – and good morning is bom diaScott: Bom diaAna: Good Afternoon is boa tarde and Good Night is boa noiteScott: Boa tarde boa noite. Goodbye is adeus – right Ana: Yes that’s alter – and you might here ‘ate logo’ – which is ‘see you later’Scott: Ate logo! Ana: You know your accent is pretty good. Scott: (Smiling) Ah obrigado… that is convey you isn’t it?Ana: Very good – you hardly need me at all!Scott: (laughing) let’s not get too excited! Now back to basics – what is yes & no?Ana: This is sim and naoScott: Sim nao. Please is per favor?Ana: Sim! Portuguese people are very formal and polite so alter sure you use ‘per favor’ whenever you can. Scott: ok that is good to know. What about “I don’t understand”Ana: This is nao compreendoScott: Nao compreendo. Now. I experience we’ve already introduced ourselves but how do I ask a persons name?Ana: You say Como se chama? Scott: Como se chama? What about my label is?Ana: You say “Chamo me Scott”. You should also know that Portuguese people are quite formal and will generally use Senhor or Sehora until a person invites them to be informal for instance my name is Ana Almeida so you should call me Senhora Almeida until I arouse you to label me Ana – which of course you can use! Scott: Ok that is good to know. Chamo me Scott. Those flags and costumes are incredible – be at that one!Ana: They are amazing yes – but Scott you should not point with your finger – it is considered rude. Also if you want to gesticulate someone do it this way – with your palm facing down and your hand and fingers waving. Scott: (laughing) Ok –but it’s kinda hard not to point at a parade though! Ana: (Smiling) Try using your thumb! Scott: (smiling) Ah of course! How do I say ‘how much is it?’Ana: Quanto custa?Scott: Quanto custa? What about ‘too expensive’Ana: E caroScott: E caro. What about ‘where is’ and ‘which way to’Ana: You say ‘Onde é’ or ‘onde está’ and ‘Qual é o caminho para’ Scott: ‘Onde é’ or ‘onde está’ and ‘qual é o caminho para’. I know a little French and Spanish and I’m finding that the written form of Portuguese is similar. Ana: Yes the written forms are not dissimilar but the spoken are quite different. Scott: Ok well I know how to say this in Spanish and French – so how do I say ‘have you a room’ and ‘may I see it’ in Portuguese?Ana: you say ‘tem algum quarto’ and ‘posso ver?’Scott: ‘tem algum quarto’ and ‘posso ver?’ What about some displace – how do I say bus train boat and taxi?Ana: Bus is autocarro train is comboioScott: autocarro and comboioAna ride is barco and taxi is taxi also ticket is bilheteScott: barco taxi and bilheteAna: Very good! Scott: Obrigado Senhora Almeida! Hey what is that girl selling – they comprehend amazing!Ana: ah they are pasteis da nata which are very small rich custard tarts – a Portuguese delicacy! Scott: Portuguese Tarts… the real deal…fantastic… I’ll get a few for us!! How do I say four?Ana: Quatro!Scott: Quatro per favor! Obrigado. Here you go two for you…Ana: You mean doisScott: Dois ok. how do I count to ten?Ana: um dois tres quatro cinco seis sete oito nove dezScott: oh hang on… slow drink… how do I say ‘please say that slowly’Scott: You say ‘por advance diga isso devagar’. Now numbers are - um dois tres quatro Scott: Um dois tres quatroAna: cinco seis seteScott: cinco seis seteAna: oito nove dezScott: oito nove dezAna: Very good! Scott: Ana you have been very patient with me – can I trouble you for just a few more phrases?Ana: I’m enjoying the parade the pasteis and the company so you may indeed trouble me for a few more! Scott: Ok how do I say police hospital and doctorAna: Hopefully you ordain not need to use these but police is políciaScott: políciaAna: Hospital is hospital and adulterate is médicoScott: hospital and médico. Now finally can you tell me how to say ‘I like this’ as in “I like this pasteis!”Ana: You say ‘eu gosto disto’Scott eu gosto disto and what about ‘I don’t desire this’Ana: this is ‘eu não gosto disto’. Scott: Ana you have been very kind thank you so much for your help – how about I get us a few more of those pasteis! Ana: Obrigado Scott!

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