173. Dogs in Portugland

We cast the net of shareable experiences and learnings wide in this episode, as your faithful correspondents report from the far-flung reaches of Portugal and the Northeastern United States in autumn. Thrill to the pounding surf of Maine! Marvel at everyday Roman ruins! Let your mind wander free as we describe 40 degree heat, pounding rain, beautiful fall colours, and untold thousands of acres of olive trees! You’ll get valuable tips on managing rental cars and dealing with immigration and passport issues, as well as hearing our unique insights on such things as Portuguese cuisine and motel temperature management techniques. Think of the money you’ll save as you realize you’ll never have to go to these places after our vivid narration! So, grab a pulled pork sandwich or a lobster roll and settle in!

A rare Shed Dogs business card, found at Sagres, Portugal

Links: Passport requirements for travel to the EU; do colours repel insects?; how table olives are prepared; social class in the UK; the Festa dos Tabuleiros; the Moors; the waves of Nazaré.

Whoa! Double rainbows!

Note the colour inversion

PJ's rare temporary passport