Monthly Archives: August 2010
Notes from an occasional visitor in Vilnius
Marriages: Lithuanians seem to indulge enthusiastically in marital performances. Innumerable brides were sighted during the course of a single weekend, and the number of prospective brides enrolled in what appeared to be bachelor parties taking place in broad day light … Continue reading
Jerusalém do Norte
This storied city known as Vilna, Wilno, Vilne – however you spell it and say it – was a place of spirituality and learning for Jews. Amost intriguing aspect of Vilnius, Lithuania, is that it’s “first you don’t see it, … Continue reading
photos from lisboa #1
This photo was taken in Lisboa, in January this year, before sunset. It shows one of the many beautiful views of the city, in this instance from the Sociedade Nacional de Belas Artes square. It includes a near full moon … Continue reading
Perseid meteor shower
Either in Vilnius or in Lisboa, if you look up into the night sky during the next days you’ll have the opportunity to see the best-known meteor shower: the Perseid meteor shower. According to space.com: The best window of opportunity … Continue reading
Hello from Vilnius
Hello from Vilnius, Lithuania, to all of my friends, mostly based in Portugal. As a new comer to Vilnius (in July 2010), this blog will be my tentative window to share some thoughts on my most recent discoveries as far as cross-cultural communication from a Portuguese … Continue reading
postcardsfromvilnius 