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on August 12, 2025

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Morzine, French Alps:Wedding, flowers and snow

My trip to Morzin in the French Alps had a very serious propose: Attend the wedding of one of my best friends, and also be responsible for the flowers arrangements, candles and decoration in general. Upon arrival, no snow, a cold sunny, day and lots of stress, with a huge table full of flowers and foliage of all types, and the responsibility of making this bits and bobs look decent for my friend´s big day! Maybe would be interesting to mention that I had no previous experience in this activities, and the idea come up, after my curiosity led me to a flower arrangement workshop. I must say that was a very well used money, as I manage to hold the flowers together without falling apart during the ceremony. BRAVO! This was my weeding present and I am very proud. I arrived at Genève airport and then went to Annecy, a beautiful French town where I had an amazing time. I meet a lovely Brazilian girl while I was ready to enjoy my red wine and she joi...

What is Tuna Muxama

W hat is Muxama M uxama is a tuna loin salted and dried in an artisanal way that remotes past centuries, when products had to be preserved to last until the next season. Is a Portuguese delicacy form South of Portugal and is not widely consumed in Portugal, probably because of the price, as is not a cheap product. It is typically found in the Algarve region. The texture is similar to Parma Ham, and sometimes is called the ham of the sea. It can be used as a starter, snack in salads or even be part of a main meal. In Algarve can be found in Olhão Market or at Apolónia Supermarket in Almancil. After cutting thin slices with a knife I like to add some oil and dried oregano and serve with thin slices of toasted sourdough bread.

Between two poles by Amyr Klink

F or those who like and understand, the solo trips, Amyr Klink is a modern-day explorer. He describes his adventures brilliantly. Also author of the beautiful book: MAR SEM FIM "I wasn't escaping from anything, or needing to prove skills or ability. Nor was I turning my back on consumer society. Nor was I trying to know my inner self or test humanities further's limits - none of that rubbish. It was just that this was what I most desired in the world. To spend a whole year on my own. Just once. And why exactly?I hadn't the faintest idea." Amyr Klink, in BETWEEN TWO POLES. Para quem gosta e compreende as viagens solo. O Amyr Klink é um explorador dos tempos modernos. Descreve as suas aventuras brilhantemente. Também autor do belo livro MAR SEM FIM "I wasn't escaping from anything, or needing to prove skills or ability. Nor was I turning my back on consumer society. Nor was I trying to know my inner self or test humanities further's limits ...

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