My wife Mary and I were fortunate to retire early from rewarding careers in Corporate America. We spent most of our working lives in Hospitality-related industries, mostly centered around food and beverage.

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We enjoy travel and are avid "Foodies" who enjoy experiencing food and beverages in just about any region or culture. I am an avid photographer and started this blog to share our experiences and images. 

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In 2022, we moved from California to Portugal to experience more of what life has to offer outside our comfort zone in the U.S. and to be closer to travel destinations we wish to explore. We love the experience so far.

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Since retirement and our relocation to Portugal, I have learned that life's most memorable moments often happen when there is nowhere you have to go and nowhere you have to be. When you control your schedule, have time to soak in your surroundings, listen to the sounds around you, and engage with what's happening at the moment, life becomes so much more rewarding.

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​Anthony Bourdain wrote, "Travel isn't always pretty. It isn't always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that's okay. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind." 

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We look forward to sharing our experiences with you.

 

Cheers

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