Curations from the Human Jungle
Start the video first! [Fado is a form of musical lament that evolved in Portugal during the era of Henry the Navigator. The Portuguese were the first global superpower, and to fuel their far-flung voyages, a steady stream of manpower was required. The rank and file weren't exactly stepping forward to volunteer for hazardous journeys... Continue Reading →
The back story here is that we were in the Azores for the New Year, having spent the week of Christmas in Lisbon. The Azores are a Portuguese territory, a small group of islands several hundred miles off the coast of Portugal. In late December the islands are temperate, but fickle, turning from dazzle to... Continue Reading →