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Monday, Segunda, 9th June, 2025: Cup win, Quim & the Portuguese Paradox
"Olá bom dia ALEGRIA! Tudo bem?"
The partying has well and truly begun in my home town! An amazing night, the third of proceedings, last night with Portugal's big UEFA cup victory over Spain broadcast to the crowd, before Quim Barreiros entertained us (like Benny Hill with an accordion!). It was great to be in the company of our very own (selfie to follow) who was on hand to translate Quim's 'colourful' lyrics!!! 😂
Therefore a little tired as I write from the studio, but here to support and inspire you - on the screen or in the chat - and recording at some point, when the caffeine has kicked in! Congratulations to Coach on 25 years married to Lesley and welcome to new members Bob and Vanessa, this morning, to the club!
Talking of caffeine, we were invited to an amazing coffee experience in Benedita yesterday for 's birthday. What an amazing and unusual place, the 'Vesta' café, set in a wonderfully eccentric and characterful Portuguese setting, more on video 👇
Weather-wise, and onward with the tour of districts, and we are in Guarda today with the IPMA weather forecast and a low of 21°C/72°F and a high of 32°C/94°F, with a 40% chance of rain. A yellow heat warning is in place here, as it is in a few, unusual locations across the country.
As I write, a US$ will buy you 0.87 Euros; a UK£ will buy you 1.19 Euros. The pound slightly up on the end of last week, according to www.spartanfx.co.uk rates. Check out this dollar/euro strategy, if you are concerned about the long-term value of your $s.
Sunset tonight: An incredible 21:00 sundown. Enjoy it, if you're in the country, and boa semana a todos!
*That Portuguese Paradox?*
I, after a great night of revelling and a beautiful weekend of family fun, am reminded that this culture is such fun and so safe, in a time when much of the world seems so uncertain.
How fortunate are we, those of us who have chosen and been welcomed into this land, to be blessed like this in the midst of global upheaval?
The paradox, to me, is that Portugal is not immune itself to global turbulence as can be witnessed in its news and politics media, yet still it offers us a tangible calmness and kindness, pretty much wherever we go, as the world appears to be changing drastically in front of our very eyes.
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Monday, Segunda, 9th June, 2025: Cup win, Quim & the Portuguese Paradox
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