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May 31, 2019

Moment for Gratitude
 
Reflection - What have I learned about myself?
 
My love of food reinforced - getting to know cultures through their food
 
Prefer village or small town feeling over big cities
 
Find a neighborhood that reflects some aspect of my personality or a sense of community for accommodations
 
Adventure...


May 30, 2019

Country #30: Portugal
 
Highlights
 
Lisbon - Pastel de nata
 
Portuguese Egg tarts in Belem
 
Sintra - Pena Palace, Moorish castle, Sintra Palace, reverse order to avoid crowds 
 
Porto - Port wine tasting
 
Duoro River Valley - gorgeous wine country
 
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May 29, 2019

Country #29: Cuba
 
Highlights
 
Obama administration - relaxed the restrictions on the Cuban embargo  and gave businesses a reason to believe we were headed towards diplomacy and eventually ending the embargo. The new administration has reversed this stance.
 
Havana - 20 people NYE 2016
 
Vinales  - Rock climbing and...


May 28, 2019

Country #28: Denmark
 
Highlights
 
Denmark distinguishes itself from the other Scandinavian and Nordic countries by having the best food. 
 
Noma in CPH is only surpassed by El Bulli in Spain for best restaurant in the world.
 
Food Halls in Copenhagen
 
Bicycles - unlocked, trustworthy
 
Social commentary - socialist...


May 27, 2019

Country #27: Poland
 
Highlights
 
Least favorite country, a couple bad experiences in Lodz, Warsaw
 
Krakow - a little crown jewel with a lovely square
 
I ate all the local dishes and drank the local vodka.
I could taste the tragic history of Poland through the food and drink.
 
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