Gail at Large
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I'm a Canadian who moved to Porto, in the north of Portugal, in late 2013. Previously in Toronto and Vancouver, with expat stops in the USA, Scotland, and Australia. A freelance photographer since 2008, and an avid blogger posting daily since 2002.
Gail at Large
2y ago
Is there such a thing as a Seven-Year Itch for living in a foreign country? If so, I've scratched it and passed it.
8 Years In Portugal ..read more
Gail at Large
2y ago
According to The Old Farmer's Almanac, Senhor Ice is Middle Age in human years. He's definitely slowing down, but still adventuring during the pandemic.
Seven Years of Ice ..read more
Gail at Large
2y ago
Santo Tirso, 24 kilometres from Porto, has a beautiful setting on the River Ave.
Summer’s Last Sighs In Santo Tirso ..read more
Gail at Large
2y ago
We were in Ponte de Lima last weekend to celebrate Paulo's birthday — and by celebrate, I mean the 2021 version of celebrate, which is just leaving the house.
Scenes From Ponte de Lima ..read more
Gail at Large
2y ago
COVID birthday trip #2 is officially done and dusted! And just like the first COVID birthday last year, it was a mix of wonderful and strange.
Coming Up For Air ..read more
Gail at Large
2y ago
This post is to give a glimpse of Caldas da Rainha through a smattering of photos I took around town, pre-pandemic. Caldas is known for its fabulous produce market and for being the home of Bordallo Pinheiro (1846-1905), one of Portugal's most prolific artists.
Scenes From Caldas da Rainha ..read more
Gail at Large
2y ago
How do you know when you've been away a long time? When you arrive home and your neighbours greet you with: "Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Happy Easter!"
Home Sweet Home ..read more
Gail at Large
2y ago
The Everyday Portugal series consists of little anecdotes about living in Portugal, accompanied by a phone picture. This is the round-up from June 2020.
#EverydayPortugal, Month 19 ..read more
Gail at Large
2y ago
My father saw this device on TV and decided he couldn't live without it.
Eldercare 101: Nasal Hygiene Needs Supervision ..read more