So the plan was to make Bolo Rei – a traditional Portuguese cake/bread. Bolo Rei is a sweet rich fruit bread laced with port that was originally made to be eaten at Epiphany (January 6th) but these days is eaten…
The Moon Come to Earth
Some months ago I was delighted to receive a review copy of The Moon Come to Earth: Dispatches from Lisbon. Now, as an astrologer with a rather obvious passion for Portugal there perhaps could not be a more suitable book…
Lisboa in Cyber Space
Finally Google Maps have added ‘street view’ to Lisbon so it is now possible to wander Lisbon’s glorious streets in cyber space. Whilst it isn’t shown on the small map below, if you go directly to Google Maps and type…
Chiado Museum
Chiado Museum is based in Chiado on Rua Serpa Pinto. To get there, aim for Cafe Brasileira on Rua Garrett and take the road on your left just before the cafes and the metro stop. Walk about half way down…
Principe Real
Príncipe Real is a leafy neighbourhood not far from Bairro Alto. Here you’ll find grand houses with beautiful tilework, quaint antique shops, bookstores, tiny coffee houses and gay friendly bars. There’s a certain homely bohemian feel and it immediately makes…
Planets and Star Signs in Portuguese
I decided to combine two of my greatest loves (astrology and Portuguese into one video which you can view below. If you would like to know more about astrology, tarot and dreams then please visit my other website Lua Astrology.…