Lisbon

January 3, 2026

Wonderful Shocking Delicacies

Please do not read on if you have chaste eyes and a virtuous mind. Or something like that. Seventeen years in Portugal have given me the chance to appreciate its gorgeous regions and absorb some of its cultural and social identities. During that time, I’ve also been surprised by certain cultural expressions considered shocking Continue reading

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Colhões de São Gonçalo, Dança dos Cus, europe, Feira da Foda, Licor de Merda, Lisbon, Periquita, Portugal, Portugal food, Portuguese drinks, Portuguese gastronomy, Punheta de Bacalhau, travel
September 4, 2023

The Pope’s Second Coming

Hide the Phallus and Your Wallet The Catholic world revolved around Portugal from 1 August, 2023, for five days. Pope Francis descended on Lisbon for the 37th World Youth Journey (Jornada Mundial da Juventude, JMJ), to perform an ultramarathon of a programme with 20 events, something I did not have the energy to do even Continue reading

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Bishops, Cardinals, Catholic Church, Fatima Sanctuary, LGBTQ+, Lisbon, Phallic Architechture, Pope Francis, Portugal, Public Art, Vatican, World Youth Day

About Me

I’ve lived in six countries, twenty-four towns, and twenty-nine houses. I’ve survived cancer. My double helix spins genes defined as Franco-Germanic, Iberian, Native South American, and more, as yet unidentified. I adore miracles: B.A. from Norwich University and M.A. from the University of the Algarve. I’ve never been on a cruise, and have no intention to do so. All of which attest to my resilience, wisdom, and sense of humour (or lack thereof).

Lisbon

Wonderful Shocking Delicacies

The Pope’s Second Coming