Category Archives: M is for…
M is for Mal-Intent
A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog called I is for Impeccabilis. It was all about being impeccable with one’s words, thought, actions, and energy. The more … Continue reading
M is for Market – Algarve Blog
“About eighty percent of the food on shelves of supermarkets today didn’t exist 100 years ago.” Larry McCleary One of the things that did exist over a 100 years ago … Continue reading
M is for Muizenberg Beach, Cape Town
Muizenberg has a long history, most notably being where Cecil John Rhodes had a holiday home and, in fact where he died in 1902. Rhodes, a British born South African … Continue reading
M is for Mushrooms of Moura Morta
I’m getting excited about going to the Alcaide mushroom festival this weekend and in celebration of fungi, I’ve put together a collection of mushrooms and other odd growths that I’ve found in … Continue reading
A – Z of Australia – M is for Mandurah
Mandurah – originally named Mandjar (meeting place) by the Noongar people who inhabited the South west of WA, was changed by the Europeans to Mandurah possibly due to mispronunciation. The once sleepy fishing and … Continue reading
M for Music 2
The “M” episode of Our A – Z of Australia had to be split! This is Part II, Part I can be found at M for Music 1. An Australian … Continue reading
M for Music – part 1
The tone around here has been a bit serious lately, so let’s lighten things up with a bit of Australian music. Australia does have a thriving music industry and a … Continue reading
M is for Mamajuana, Mangu and Morir Soñando
Mamajuana is what my husband calls in his interesting English, ‘Rum with esticks’. It is basically rum, red wine and honey poured into a bottle which is full of bits … Continue reading
M is for Mimosa
It’s mid-February and the mimosa trees are about to blossom, signalling the start of Portuguese spring in my eyes. Pretty soon, the hills around me will be covered with bright yellow … Continue reading
