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Momentous Eventus: Very Verão Edition
“As you heat the planet up, it’s just like boiling a pot.”
Elon Musk
Lisbon’s Airport Is Not the Worst in Europe As Far As Delays
It’s only the sixth worst. Phewee! Safe travels.
Strong and Melodious: Louis Armstrong’s Secret Daughter in Little Satchmo
What do you do when you make a film about Louis Armstrong’s “secret daughter”? Well, you get her to narrate it and bring her to Setúbal, of course!
Momentous Eventus: Sauntering Summer Edition
“Excessive (population) growth may reduce output per worker, repress levels of living for the masses, and engender strife.”
Confucius.
Where to Find English-Language Books in Lisbon
There are plenty of native English speakers in Lisbon, and Portugal has a tradition of reading in the original language, which means lots of choice for English-language literature at decent prices.
Lisbon’s Rock Climbing Gyms (Rocodromos)
There’s a growing number of choices for rock climbers to train inside Lisbon, and Atlas helped bring one of them to life!
Momentous Eventus: Funny Ha-Ha Edition
“Something which has never occurred since time immemorial… a young woman did not fart in her husband’s lap.”
Unknown, 1900 B.C.
Monocle Names Lisbon 3rd Most Livable City in the Universe
“The taste of life’s sunny side,” is how Monocle described Lisbon. We mostly agree.
Momentous Eventus: Lisbon Pride Edition
“We should indeed keep calm in the face of difference, and live our lives in a state of inclusion and wonder at the diversity of humanity.” – George Takei
Portuguese Parliament Rejects Ending Golden Visa Scheme, Socialist Party Calls for ‘Evaluation’
Love ’em or hate ’em, they’re here to stay.
Momentous Eventus: Ghosts of António Edition
“Ours is a culture and a time immensely rich in trash as it is in treasures.”
Ray Bradbury.
Momentous Eventus: Pandemonia de António Edition
“Do you want to have God always in your mind? Be just as he made you to be. Do not go seeking another ‘you’.”
St. Anthony of Padua.
