Woke up in the pit a 09:00 and had a peach and a pear then off to the beach in a lethargic mood as it is blistering hot. The sea air, water and sun both saps your energy yet revitalizes you. Munched on a donut and hit the surf. Lunch at 12:30 which was seafoodContinue reading ““Travels to a Different Time” : 17July1978: Vila Real de San Antonio: The Cheating Vicious Vendor and the Plate of Snails”
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“Travels to a Different Time” : 15July1978: Monte Gordo & Vila Real de San Antonio, Portugal: Overwhelmed by Garlic Fumes
Had the crappy continental breakfast which even by continental breakfast standards was junk. The first Portuguese continental breakfast in Lisbon at the Hotel Flamingo was a delight in comparison to this one. Off to the bus stop for trip to Vila Real de San Antonio. There were too many people stuffed on the bus soContinue reading ““Travels to a Different Time” : 15July1978: Monte Gordo & Vila Real de San Antonio, Portugal: Overwhelmed by Garlic Fumes”
RKS Film: “Desert Space”: Fascination vs. Credibility
Who amongst us is not fascinated by UFO’s? But who believes there is evidence that enables us to transcend fascination and convert us into a believer? The Chilean documentary “Desert Space” reveals the fascination with UFO’s is a universal phenomenon or at least it extends to Chile. Leonel is 58-year-old man who is a securityContinue reading “RKS Film: “Desert Space”: Fascination vs. Credibility”
RKS Wine: Ontario Rosés: Run To/Run Away? Featherstone Estate Winery 2021 Rosé
I can’t say I have been running away from Featherstone Rosé over the years. It is from the Niagara Peninsula in Ontario. Ontario rosés can compete with the best in the world. It would have been nice if the label informed us which grapes are used in the wine. Given its dark colour I amContinue reading “RKS Wine: Ontario Rosés: Run To/Run Away? Featherstone Estate Winery 2021 Rosé”
“Travels to a Different Time” : 14July1978: Monte Gordo, Portugal: Finally Warm Portuguese Water: Victimized by Tiny Clams: Zombie Faced Gamblers
What a pathetic breakfast so no wonder it is “free”. One roll, two thin chocolate cookies and watery coffee. Off to the beach and finally water you weren’t numbed out by. The beach is in a bay so the water has a chance to warm up. Lunch at the beach was a delicious bowl ofContinue reading ““Travels to a Different Time” : 14July1978: Monte Gordo, Portugal: Finally Warm Portuguese Water: Victimized by Tiny Clams: Zombie Faced Gamblers”
“Travels to a Different Time: : 13July1978: Faro and Monte Gordo, Portugal: Glorious View of the BP Station!
Up at 8:30 to a cold day and off to the market for breakfast eaten in the room with a glorious view of the BP gas station. Boarded the bus for Monte Gordo and the bus driver zipped along at a good clip along the treacherous roads. The room I found was $11.50 a night.Continue reading ““Travels to a Different Time: : 13July1978: Faro and Monte Gordo, Portugal: Glorious View of the BP Station!”
RKS Films: “Erzulie”: Gentleman Be Kind to the Ladies
“Erzulie” is a warning film to men who mistreat ladies. Erzulie is a river mermaid that is a protector of women and children. We start the film with a “Jaws “scene of some obnoxious guy Brad bothering one of his lady companions and hurts her by tossing a beer can at her. Poor Brad disappearsContinue reading “RKS Films: “Erzulie”: Gentleman Be Kind to the Ladies”
“Travels to a Different Time” : 12July1978: Faro, Portugal: Follow the Crowd to Food: Gringo Tries to Pick up Local Girl
Up at 8:30 and followed the flow of people to the market. If you are up early enough this trick always lands you in the market and food! Had some breakfast which included yogurt which I am beginning to like. I found out that a bus was leaving for the main beach in 90 minutesContinue reading ““Travels to a Different Time” : 12July1978: Faro, Portugal: Follow the Crowd to Food: Gringo Tries to Pick up Local Girl”
RKS Wine: The Douro’s Rede Reserva
A blend of Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca. The usual Douro red wine suspects as I like to say. But if any of them are arrested they’ll be acquitted of all charges based on good taste of course. Virtually purple in colour. Aromatics of a Douro winery at harvest time. Intense nose ofContinue reading “RKS Wine: The Douro’s Rede Reserva”
RKS Film: “Who Killed Vincent Chin” : 40th Anniversary
After an altercation at a Detroit strip club Vincent Chin was beaten to death with a baseball bat by Ronald Ebens and his adopted son Michael Nitz (both white) on June 19, 1982. According to multiple witnesses Ebens insulted Chin by calling him a moutherfucker whose people were stealing American jobs. Chin knocked down EbensContinue reading “RKS Film: “Who Killed Vincent Chin” : 40th Anniversary”
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