Monthly Archives: December 2010

Writing this blog on the Silver Coast has opened the door to a language hell that I had heard about but never experienced first hand. It is a place populated by people who are so linguistically challenged I imagine they … Continue reading →

Portugal’s Santa appears to be somewhat more athletic than the chubby bloke I have known since childhood. My Santa is the kind of guy who struggles to lever himself out of the sleigh after a heavy night of mince pies … Continue reading →

There are twenty food outlets in the Leiria Shopping Centre on Portugal’s Silver Coast. Nineteen of them sell food. One sells soup. When I was there the other day the soup place was the only one getting any action. I … Continue reading →