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    From Padel to Power Cuts: Life in Lagos

    Another two weeks of adventure, activities, and some unforgettable bites have flown by. And yes, unless you’ve been living off-grid (like we briefly did), you’ve probably heard about the power outage in Portugal that lasted almost twelve hours! Total blackout, but sadly not the romantic candlelit kind. The lights went out on Monday, April 28th, around 11:30am. Right before lunch. Which meant my poor air fryer had to take an…
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    Speedboats, Sunsets & Surprise Hikes: A Two-Week Whirlwind

    After a busy two weeks, it’s time for another update! I had family visiting—and just like last time I had my friend over, the weather decided to throw a little tantrum. We had rain, we had wind, but (thankfully!) also a surprising amount of sunshine. Phew. I know I can’t control the weather, but I do feel this weird sense of responsibility to make sure everyone has the best time…