Lisbon’s African Roots Tour
A tour of Lisbon with a focus on the history of African peoples who were brought to the city as part of the slave trade and who moved there in the 20th century.
Hey, Prince John!
The impact of the Robin Hood story, and the Disney movie that entertained generations, in light of government policy to rob the poor and pay the rich.
A Visit to Evora
Some of the highlights, with photos, of our long-delayed trip to Evora. where we saw centuries of historic buildings.
Lego Fan Event Lisbon
A description of the LEGO Fan Event in Lisbon in April 2014, along with photos of elaborate models of cities and castles.
Live Like a Marrano: Passover and Easter in Portugal
The difficulty of finding matzah for Passover in Portugal leads me to the Inquisition and the fates of thriving Jewish communities there and in Spain.
Return to Portugal: Not a Garret…But a Great Location Anyway
I arrive in Portugal and reflect on the legend of the Adamastor in the Lusiadas and the warm welcome that I have received in Lisbon.
The stained glass windows of the Cuxa Cloister bear the emblems of the Spanish crown, which incorporates coats of arms from Aragón and Catalunya.
Tourists at Home
A visit to The Cloisters in New York City is cause to reflect on the different fates of the Portuguese and Catalan languages.
Seeing an Old Friend
My husband and I just returned from three days in New Orleans visiting our daughter, Maddy, as well as our friend Rachel Burk, who we got to know in Lisbon…
The Place Where I Fell in Love
I take my children to the Maritime Museum, where on the first day of my visit to Lisbon in 2009 I decided that Portugal is one of my favorite places.
The Maueline window.
The Convent and the Synagogue
We travel to Tomar to see the Castle of the Knights Templar and Portugal's oldest synagogue that is still standing.