From my posts, it might seem that I'm always on holiday. But that's far from the truth. I work, I save and then I travel. Maybe I spend all my money on travel, return home a pauper and leave it all to be done again. But it's worth it. Every single rupee. As they say, work hard, play hard. My philosophy of life.
I'm back in Portugal, after six long years. It seems like an eternity but boy, am I glad to back. Just like Cambodia, Portugal as a country is extremely close to my heart. That I am from Goa, does play a big part in this.
It has been six years but what's strange is I still remember everything, every turn, the smells, the restaurants, the cobblestone and the vibrance of this city. The warmth of this city is unbelievable, in spite of the cold weather.
A week has passed since I have returned and it's been six beautiful days. I have not intended this to be a rigorous backpacking trip, but rather one to relax. A trip to soak in the atmosphere and one to meet up with old friends and continue from where we left off. As always,in Portugal, I've had people open their house to me. My professor Miguel Lume, friend and mentor welcomed me with open arms. So have his daughter and son in law. While with Prof Lume,I've stayed at Lisbon and at Charneca da Caparica with Rebeca (becky) and Rui. Meeting up with old friends and making new friends has been the epitome of this first week in Lisboa.
I now head to Madrid to spend a few days. It would be my first time there and I can't wait to see what Madrid has to offer.
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