tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post8518346469244961300..comments2023-09-25T06:03:20.143-07:00Comments on Elizabeth Varadan's Fourth Wish: Braga, Beautiful BragaElizabeth Varadan, Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-9694802657909122212019-11-09T22:01:55.262-08:002019-11-09T22:01:55.262-08:00I Love travelling to different countries and listi...I Love travelling to different countries and listing to their cultural music and lyrics and post them on my site which is <a href="https://lyricskitaab.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">lyrics kitaab</a>Md Shoyabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06137262990587241827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-14383215889960132742019-10-12T03:18:28.855-07:002019-10-12T03:18:28.855-07:00Hi, Mark. Yes, we do. We've been going twice a...Hi, Mark. Yes, we do. We've been going twice a year for 5 years, now and have been blessed with some wonderful friends. We started going there for research on my book. But I've also been fortunate enough to do school visits! Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-42800198482710920242019-10-11T09:57:09.158-07:002019-10-11T09:57:09.158-07:00Gosh, you go there a lot:) Must be fun! Gosh, you go there a lot:) Must be fun! Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-50916752151606384292019-10-09T08:26:36.416-07:002019-10-09T08:26:36.416-07:00Mirka, I understand they temptation. We love both ...Mirka, I understand they temptation. We love both Portugal and Spain. The people are so warm and friendly, and in both countries, the cost of living is amazingly low. You can live well on little. In our case, though, since American is not part of the EU, we would not qualify for national health, and the private insurance can be a challenge. Good luck to your friends. Lisbon is the home of Fado!Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-81566963081242618212019-10-09T08:24:31.336-07:002019-10-09T08:24:31.336-07:00Donna, I agree. Somehow the research sticks better...Donna, I agree. Somehow the research sticks better, too, than just reading about things.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-1468672309241243602019-10-07T07:55:58.236-07:002019-10-07T07:55:58.236-07:00Magnificient! I have a friend who lived in Paris, ...Magnificient! I have a friend who lived in Paris, but she and her husband decided to retire to Lisbon. They adore the country, and Portugal's tax laws for retirees were irresistible.Mirka Breenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-77773163272162547212019-10-07T05:59:48.186-07:002019-10-07T05:59:48.186-07:00Great photos. I love it when I can afford to resea...Great photos. I love it when I can afford to research while traveling. It's so fun!Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-33792232218974873922019-10-07T01:07:51.193-07:002019-10-07T01:07:51.193-07:00Thanks for your support, Sandra. I'm glad you ...Thanks for your support, Sandra. I'm glad you like the photos. Have a great day.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-21049356077028413372019-10-05T14:35:23.524-07:002019-10-05T14:35:23.524-07:00Congrats on all the good news.
Your travel photos ...Congrats on all the good news.<br />Your travel photos are just beautiful.<br />Meeting your favorite poet. Heh.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-56758898211907754982019-10-05T08:39:58.623-07:002019-10-05T08:39:58.623-07:00Thanks for the good wishes, Vicki. It's always...Thanks for the good wishes, Vicki. It's always so nice to hear from you. Yes, Braga is a wonderful place. I'm so grateful for the discovery.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-60182875369208237962019-10-05T08:38:48.213-07:002019-10-05T08:38:48.213-07:00Hi, Kenda, I'm so glad you liked Imogene. And ...Hi, Kenda, I'm so glad you liked Imogene. And Portugal truly is a lovely place to visit. The people are so warm and open hearted. The poetry chapbook, BTW, was inspired by your post about a poem a day challenge 2 years ago. Can't thank you enough!Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-26370646795892259762019-10-04T17:19:43.090-07:002019-10-04T17:19:43.090-07:00Oh, my, you have been busy! Congratulation on the ...Oh, my, you have been busy! Congratulation on the forthcoming publications. And than you for giving us a taste of Braga -- it sounds like a wonderful place.Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-48946660298841658822019-10-04T08:55:53.040-07:002019-10-04T08:55:53.040-07:00Congratulations, Elizabeth, on your recent success...Congratulations, Elizabeth, on your recent successes--I look forward to reading more of your work (I've read Imogene--loved it). I especially look forward to reading your book of poetry :-) And your travels to Portugal sound wonderful. From the looks of it, it is a beautiful place to visit. I enjoyed reading all about it and enjoyed your pictures. So much history, beauty, and opportunity to meet new friends!Kenda Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972218446945404475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-86924167503753605952019-10-04T00:37:59.179-07:002019-10-04T00:37:59.179-07:00Hi, Elizabeth, I'm so glad you stopped by. Tha...Hi, Elizabeth, I'm so glad you stopped by. Thanks for the congratulations. I'm glad you enjoyed the photos and meeting my Portuguese family. Have a great week-end. Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-60443382200930953922019-10-03T23:42:48.033-07:002019-10-03T23:42:48.033-07:00This is incredible news, dear Elizabeth. I am thr...This is incredible news, dear Elizabeth. I am thrilled for you. Not one, but three great things have happened and now you are off to finish your second book in the mystery series. What a treat.<br /><br />I enjoyed the photos and was glad to read the gardens you showed were also in the book. What a fabulous way to end your post, too. You now have a blogging family and a Portuguese family, in addition to your own family. This is all such a positive post and I"m thrilled for you.Bleubeard and Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149710375520733752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-21655439886398018822019-10-02T02:21:22.035-07:002019-10-02T02:21:22.035-07:00Thanks for the good wishes, Natalie. It's been...Thanks for the good wishes, Natalie. It's been a bumper year. Don't know when THAT will happen again! I'm enjoying blog life again and am looking forward to reading your blog again. Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-25509165117842400982019-10-02T02:20:20.169-07:002019-10-02T02:20:20.169-07:00Thanks Rosi! Although . . . we're not home yet...Thanks Rosi! Although . . . we're not home yet. We're still in Galicia for another 2 weeks. I'm excited, too, that my niece and her husband are coming to visit us in two days. Hope the writing goes well.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-36280694778595983952019-10-01T14:23:31.355-07:002019-10-01T14:23:31.355-07:00Congrats on your publishing news. It's excitin...Congrats on your publishing news. It's exciting that you got good news for more than one submission.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-44285534639763624592019-10-01T10:21:32.321-07:002019-10-01T10:21:32.321-07:00A wonderful trip and such great writing news. Cong...A wonderful trip and such great writing news. Congratulations and welcome home.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-39540953371700722282019-10-01T01:53:26.983-07:002019-10-01T01:53:26.983-07:00Carla, we love you too! It's always so great t...Carla, we love you too! It's always so great to spend time with you. Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-80351231810120029162019-10-01T01:53:01.988-07:002019-10-01T01:53:01.988-07:00Hi;, Elephant's Child. Nice to hear back from ...Hi;, Elephant's Child. Nice to hear back from you. I'm glad you liked the post. Thanks for stopping by.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-3433098568574528212019-09-30T14:11:42.728-07:002019-09-30T14:11:42.728-07:00Just 3 words: WE LOVE YOU!Just 3 words: WE LOVE YOU!CarlaPereirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540788547018712078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-78227773740335157802019-09-30T13:28:14.792-07:002019-09-30T13:28:14.792-07:00Huge congratulations, and many thanks for the deli...Huge congratulations, and many thanks for the delicious taste of somewhere I suspect I will never see for myself.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com