Are you looking out for both your health and the environment? If so, you might want to head out to Faro’s Municipal Market to pick up some great produce and kick off the Biologic Agriculture week that starts today.
(credit: doublebug)
More information is available through Universidade do Algarve at: 289 870 700
Source: Eddie
In the Algarve we never really think winter will arrive, our beautiful clear blue skies and sunny days, year round, fool us into believing we’re a year round tropical local. With November’s arrival we’re reminded that even with great weather the days are getting cooler and the evenings even chillier. For cold foot suffers like myself, sock and slipper time has arrived. But gorgeous sunny days and cool evenings are hardly a reason to complain, especially when there is plenty to do, see, eat and drink. After all, this is the time of year to bring out the spirits and warm up, from muscatels to medronho we have plenty, its just a matter of taste.
If your stuck from something to do, now that swimming seaon is over, except for those brave brave sufers, check out this months calender of events to stay busy…and if in doubt about the weather, a scarf and sweater will get you though most days, and if your like me - warm socks!
Source: Eddie
In the Algarve we never really think winter will arrive, our beautiful clear blue skies and sunny days, year round, fool us into believing we’re a year round tropical local. With November’s arrival we’re reminded that even with great weather the days are getting cooler and the evenings even chillier. For cold foot suffers like myself, sock and slipper time has arrived. But gorgeous sunny days and cool evenings are hardly a reason to complain, especially when there is plenty to do, see, eat and drink. After all, this is the time of year to bring out the spirits and warm up, from muscatels to medronho we have plenty, its just a matter of taste.
If your stuck from something to do, now that swimming seaon is over, except for those brave brave sufers, check out this months calender of events to stay busy…and if in doubt about the weather, a scarf and sweater will get you though most days, and if your like me - warm socks!
Source: Eddie
New York City Vagabond Journey Photos
The following photos were taken in New York City during the late summer and early autumn of 2008. They cover Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens.
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Wade from Vagabond Journey.com
in Brooklyn, New York City- October 22, 2008
Travelogue — Travel Photos
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Click on the following links to view the photo pages:
Photos from New York City
Chinatown New York City Photos
Bridges Between Manhattan and Brooklyn
Ground Zero Rebuilding Photos 2
New York City Vagabond Journey Photos
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The evenings are getting chilly and although there still some die hard beach lovers trying to get the last possible drop out of summer, reality is upon us, fall has arrived. This was cemented by smoking chestnut vendors on the streets this past weekend. But before we pack away all the summer cloths, it looks like we’re still due to have some warm summer days. So enjoy the last bit of summer, with this great calendar of events for October from the Algarve Tourism.
Source: Eddie
New York City Travel Blog Posts
Song of the Open Road had continued publication on Vagabond Journey.com Travelogue last summer as I was traveling by bicycle through Eastern Europe. I am now in Brooklyn and am using the “spokes-of-a-wheel” strategy to travel New York City.
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Wade from Vagabond Journey.com
in Brooklyn, New York City- October 10, 2008
Song of the Open Road – Travel Photos
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Follow the below links to read recent travel blog posts from New York City:
Journalism Mission
Global Economy and Speculation
Editor Eats Article
Urban Hermit
Ground Zero Photos New York City
Vagabond Not a Drunk
Cockfight Culture and Tradition
Traveler Returns Home
Words of the Buddha
Living Off Psychological Research
The Book Agent
Motorcycle Bob Completes Journalism Mission
Another Concept of Journalism
Businessmen Cellphones
Cockfight Video Censured by YouTube
Wisdom of China
Enlightenment at Ryoanji Rock Garden
Bicycle Luke in Istanbul Turkey
Worst Public Transport in the World
Baby Bananas and the Beady Eyed Fruit Man
Walk Slow,
Wade
New York City Travel Blog Posts
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Photography, is one of those words that can convey different things to different people. To me it’s traveling in time, capturing a split second in someones life, an event, a place, and sometimes even an emotion. It can take you up, down, backward, forward and to places you’d never see otherwise. It opens our eyes, ears, arms and if done well also our hearts. It lets us travel anywhere in and out of our world, and its the only way we have to capture a moment in time forever, the only tool that returns time as gift.
As an appreciator of great photographers such as Annie Liebovitz, Sebastiao Salgado and many others, I had never really considered stepping behind a serious camera and actually be able to snap a good photo myself. But sometimes passions sneak up on you, and after discovering I couldn’t continue to inflict anymore needless abuse on my tiny Canon PowerShot SD300, it was time to move up, meet a staid contender and learn the art more seriously.
The Camera I use on Algarve Buzz
A reader of this blog recently asked what photo equipment I use, and until this past January all the photography on this blog was done with my little compact Canon PowerShot. I’ve since retired this loyal friend, to casual use, and invested in a digital SLR - the Canon 40D.
All the photography on AlgarveBuzz is now shot:
I prefer natural light over anything else, and the Algarve has plenty of that, so hardly need flash, but when necessary I use a Speedlite 580EX II and that’s about it. I will admit (and warn) however, after being bitten by the bug, I’m haunted by a long list of photography equipment, that I’m certain would bring much happiness to my life…
Photography Workshops in Algarve
Like any hobby, photography needs practice, and the ability to dominate the tools to get the best results. If you like digital photography, and have invested in good equipment, aside from good lenses, and taking care of your equipment, I highly recommend getting some instruction from a pro.
I’ve been fortunate to sharpen my beginner skills with the very talented José Goulão, a well known Portuguese Photo Journalist (equally gifted with the patience of a saint), who’s recently begun teaching photography through workshops here in the Algarve, at Educa+Plus a newly formed school focusing on all things digital.
If you come across one of his workshops - run - don’t walk to sign up, because these classes fill up quick. Until now the workshops have been mostly in Portuguese (there is always someone available to translate), but a good source tells me English instruction might be available very soon. Educa+Plus is open to suggestions for future workshops, so don’t be shy to give them a call. I found both the facilities and the instruction a worth while investment.
Educa+Plus - Photography Workshops
Tel: +351.91.808.0808 ask for Paulo
Email:photoworkshops@educaplus.pt
Location: Faro, Algarve
Source: Eddie
From the many posts on events lately, you can probably guess cooking in the Algarve in summer is reduced to grilling and on the run eats that are fast, filling and leave lots of time for the beach. If you want a big meal you look for a restaurant with great food, a view or an esplanade; actually better if you can get all three.
With that said, now you understand why I’ve written so little about food and wine during the last couple of months. So, what have we been eating? Simple but delicious foods like this well known Algarvian salad, takes no time to prepare and is a great meal to take with you to the beach or a picnic.
Salada de Grao e Atum
1 Can chick peas
1 Can tuna, drained
1 Egg, hard boiled
2 Tbsp. Onion finely chopped
1 Tbsp. Parsley finely chopped
Olive oil
White wine vinegar
Salt & Pepper
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That’s it, all done. Pour a glass of vinho verde and enjoy, then head for the beach…summer won’t last forever. If you choose to pack this salad, simply boil the eggs before hand and pack the rest, can be made in to a large salad to be shared as well.
Source: Eddie
1001 Historic Sites You Must See Before You Die is a giant compilation of photographs and short descriptions of great historic sites around the world. The book is close to a thousand pages long, weighs as much as - and sort of looks like - a brick, and was put out in collaboration with UNESCO. I was sent this book to review by its publisher, and I must say that I am happy to have received it. I have no qualms with receiving free books, and 1001 Historic Sites is a great conversational piece and can be easily be browsed through in comfort at brief intervals. It is one fine coffee table book (too bad I do not carry a coffee table with me).
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Wade from Vagabond Journey.com
in Upstate NY, USA- May 16, 2008
Travel Photos
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“1001 Historic Sites You Must See Before You Die is a comprehensive and sumptuous visual guide, and a one-stop compendium of the historically important must-see sites around the world,” states the opening sentence of the book’s truthful introduction. From here it goes on to include a preface by Koichiro Matsuura, the Director-General of UNESCO, and then gets right into the meat of the book: the historical sites. The books editor, Richard Cavendish writes in the introduction that, “In this book we have picked out 1001 sites that can still be rewardingly visited today where important and fascinating things happened in the past.” That is basically a good summation of the book in total.
This book covers historical sites from the prehistoric ruins of Stonehenge and Ankor Wat to the great churches and temples of Medieval Europe; from the Aksum Stelae of Ethiopia to 20th century slave labor camps and world war battle fields; from places of great fame to places that I have never heard of. 1001 Historic Sites is a book that takes as its theme the documentation and portrayal of man’s connection with his landscape, creations, and history: it is a celebration of the human experience of planet earth.
1001 Historic Sites is not a book to be read; rather, it is a book to be browsed and shared. It is structured to make for easy reading that can be done at intervals and commenced from any point between its covers. The descriptions of the historic places are very concise and the photos good and typical. Last night I picked it up to look through with my family, and it served as a good medium by which I could talk about the places in it that I have traveled to. The only problem with the book is that its photographs tend to show the places in a very romantic light, as, if one were to go to almost any of these places, they would find them over run with tourists in cotton spaceship hats, sandals, and khakis. But, in lieu of this, the book’s photographs can be dreamed into as one vicariously travels not only across the world, but also through human history.
I give 1001 Historic Sites You Must See Before You Die a rating of 7/10. I feel that it serves its purpose well and accomplished what it sets out to do. Which is to be an expansive, yet very general and quickly browsable, photographic journey into human history across the world.
I am pleased that this book was sent to me.
For more information on this book please go to www.barronseduc.com
Wade from Song of the Open Road likes to review books. If you would like your book written about on this blog please contact me at VagabondSong @ gmail.com. I do not accept money for this . . . . only free books.
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This is an article that I wrote for Cafe Abroad magazine about the life and trials of a Guatemalan Civil War refugee in Costa Rica.
Another $50 in a vagabond’s pocket can never be refused.
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Wade from Vagabond Journey.com
in Upstate NY, USA
Travel Photos
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Just trying to write for my living.
Read this article at, Scorched Earth: Talks with a Guatemalan Refugee or read the interview that served as the basis of this story at, Interview with La Profesora.
Thanks,
Wade
Source: Wade Vagabond Journey.com