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By: Joana GS

Joana GS — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:55:30 +0000

Hi…
I’m sorry to jump in like this…
But I was wondering if you ever returned to Portugal.

I live near the Pasteis de Belém Bakery!
Just to make you a little jealous

By: Damian

Damian — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:05:55 +0000

How exciting. You were walking around my brother-in-law’s neighbourhood. Mrs Albion bought me a shirt from 826 Valencia – it’s the one with a pirate on the front with a speech bubble saying, “Aaargh, nobody takes me seriously, aaargh!”

Unfortunately I always seem to be wearing it on occasions that require assertiveness and presence – such as when negotiating with airport officials, or arguing with an obstructive carwash guy. I have decided it is jynxed.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:16:21 +0000

That was the first rain we had in months here in the bay ! Hope you still enjoyed your trip to beautiful SF.

By: The Bold Soul

The Bold Soul — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:34:22 +0000

Speaking for the East Coast of America, I never heard “spotting” used to describe the weather, either. Where I come from, spotting is just what you said it was: something between a girl and her panties. Light rain was always “drizzle” and nothing more. With San Francisco’s reputation for overcast skies and fog, I’m surprised they were so focused on a little rain! But I do love S.F. and how nice that you got to go there.

Meanwhile it’s raining in Paris and not “spotting” either.

By: sfangie

sfangie — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:38:37 +0000

Wow! This must be a sign… I just finished reading your book (great!) and had to check out the blog… come to find your most recent post is about my current home city!

Hope you enjoyed the time here (despite the rain, which is a hindrance and yes, a major news story throughout the winter) and I can’t wait to read new (and old) posts.