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Portugal Day 4: Wouldn’t you know it’s Independence Day here, so we decided to make a patriotic tour of Sagamore Hill, home to the Rough Rider himself, President Theodore Roosevelt. We even met the presidential Portuguese re-enactor. We lunched at a classic New York diner. Yes, they have those here in Portugal. Then we meandered up the North Fork of Long Island, between Aveiro (the Venice of Portugal) and Porto. We sipped some nearly-drinkable-ish NY wines. Honestly, I’ve never met a palatable NY red. They should stick to rieslings. We had dinner in a cute little town callled Greenport and then picked up a French Bourgogne to enjoy by the hotel fire pit. I have Notre Dame homework, and Greg picked up a new biography on Teddy Roosevelt. I’m grateful to the Portuguese people and their show of patriotism for America today. Happy 4th. Portugal is amazing!
Portugal sure loves America! Happy 4th from the North Fork of Long Island. Today was to be our day in Porto, but y’all already know that the airline foiled that plan.
Arrived at our accommodations for the next two days. We are on Long Island, just outside of Lisbon (across the ocean, actually). We had reservations for a Ritz Carlton Resort in Sintra (below), but @americanair knew we would prefer this luxurious Farfield Inn with expansive view of the BP Station. It’s completely adequate. We visited Father Capodanno this morning and found a Portuguese red to enjoy this evening. The front desk threw in some free crackers! Follow me for more pro tips on making the most of inept airlines.
Day 1 of our planB Portugal vacation: Rocky Stairs, Philly cheesesteaks from Henry Ave, churches, and Greg striking a pose next to a 12th century tabernacle from Portugal. @archphilly you sure have some beautiful #catholic churches.
Yes, friends, we are supposed to be in Portugal on a pilgrimage to #fatima and to Santiago de Compostela. This was to be our first vacation (or night out) without the kids in 6 years. But as you may know @americanair canceled our flight 20 min before boarding on 30 June. American Airlines could not re-book us until a 5 July arrival, and our return date was a morning flight on 8 July. Obviously, with merely two days on the ground and jet lag, we had to cancel the trip. We have forfeited nearly $1000 in just the rental car and got stuck with a hotel bill in Philly last night. I would cry or cuss, but I’m too sad about the whole thing. The airline’s hubris is beyond belief.
Giving thanks today for 25 years of priestly ministry for Bishop William Muhm of @milarchusa While he’s been ordained for 27 years, we had a pandemic rain check on the jubilee.

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