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Paul Passing Through

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Travel blogger, wannabe writer, lover of history, (very) amateur photographer, husband and dad. Unfiltered opinions and photos to help people get the most out of their trips. Find my blog at https://paulpassingthrough.com.

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 4d

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You don't need one of the expensive, Instagrammable hotels in the Douro Valley to have a memorable time.

Quinta do Valdalágea is a delightfully charming and affordable place to stay during your time in the Douro Valley.
#portugal #dourovalley
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Quinta do Valdalágea: An Affordable, Charming Place to Stay in the Douro Valley

Quinta do Valdalagea isn't as well known as many hotels in the Douro Valley, but an excellent location, rustic charm and lovely grounds make it worth your time.

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 1d

Especially when my views have dropped quite substantially over the past month or so. It’s so hard to find time to write. I’m envious of how efficiently you pump them out.

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 2d

Part of it!

Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 4d

Quinta do Valdalágea: An Affordable, Charming Place to Stay in the Douro Valley

Quinta do Valdalagea isn't as well known as many hotels in the Douro Valley, but an excellent location, rustic charm and lovely grounds make it worth your time.

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 4d

I try to have three salads for lunch a week. It should not feel like such an accomplishment when I finish that third one 😝

a cat is sitting at a table eating a salad from a plate .

ALT: a cat is sitting at a table eating a salad from a plate .

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 5d

If I’m remembering right, it’s one of the first Who episodes I watched when I first started getting into it. Classic.

Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 5d

I love that episode. One of my favorite episodes of any tv program.

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 5d

Creepy cherub statue giving off Doctor Who “Blink” vibes for the #halloween season.
#sunday #stunday #eastcoastkin #ireland #kilkenny #photography

An old statue of a cherub covered in lichen in front of a church in Kilkenny, Ireland

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 5d

Those were two of my complaints as well. Between there and the coast, I think we spent more in 4.5 days than the rest of the 12-day trip.

We made the mistake of walking up the main tourist drag. Wow. Soooo many people.

Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 6d

How’s she responding to that?

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 7d

Venice is filled with wonders. One of my faves is Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo. The design is magical, and a climb to the top reveals my fave view of Venice. The trick, and part of the fun, is finding it among Venice’s maze of tight alleyways.
#Italy #venice
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St Mark’s Square in the distance among Venice’s rooftops

Close up view of Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo

Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 7d

You don’t.

Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 8d

I enjoyed Lisbon but it wasn’t my favorite. I’ve talked to lots of people who love it. I wish I got it but I never did.

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 9d

I’m sure that’s an equivalent level of annoying

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 9d

Did they proceed to stand their blocking people’s views for several minutes? That’s the part that drives me nuts and makes me hate influencers and other tourists in general

Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 12d

My pain is 20 (out of 10).
#physicaltherapy #ptmonth

Marjorie James Keenan @unenthusiast.com · 12d

In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

rm -rf ~/

hammancheez @hammancheez.bsky.social · 12d

"The chancellor approved it"

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 12d

Near the Convent of Christ in Tomar, Portugal is the Pegões Aqueduct, medieval aqueduct built by the Knights Templar.

It’s neat to see but the best part is you can climb old stairs to walk on the aqueduct. It’s a bit sketchy. To the left - narrow walkways. To the right - VERY high.
#tomar #portugal

Standing atop the Pegões Aqueduct in Tomar, Portugal

Looking at the Pegões Aqueduct winding its way through trees

The Pegões Aqueduct near Tomar, Portugal

Two tiers of aqueducts along a road from Tomar, Portugal

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Robyn @handcranked.bsky.social · 13d

Sunday is #Stunday! Share whatever you find stunning with the hashtag & share whatever you find stunning from others.

#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography
#dailyart #art #traditionalart #painting #drawing #onlybeautifulthings #artchallenge #artprompt

A photo of alien-like hoodoos with text on top that says "Every Sunday is #Stunday! Post whatever you find stunning & repost your favorites from others. All people, types of art & skill levels welcome.

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 12d

Two years ago in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska. One of those places where pictures and words can’t possibly do it justice.
#sunday #stunday #eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #alaska #naturephotography

A glacier weaving through mountains in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska

Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 14d

I get it’s a tongue in cheek joke but it still is, at the end of the day, clickbait.

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 14d

I saw this headline earlier without knowing (or looking up after the fact) what he said. Even still, I couldn’t believe The Guardian was stooping to such a juvenile heading.

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 14d

So do I, but I’m having my doubts.

Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 14d

I once worked with a guy who tried to convince the office that his grandma, who was supposedly from Italy, said that Olive Garden was the most authentic Italian food she ate in America. One of the most preposterous things I've ever heard someone say with a straight face.
(Guy was a chronic liar)

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 14d

That's our next governor you're talking about. Watch it.

Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 16d

Was up there a few weeks ago. Seems like a simple thing but one of the best parts of my time in Portugal.

Brock’s Photographic Journey @bar44.bsky.social · 16d

On the rooftop of the Cathedral of Evora - can’t believe they let people - me included - wander around up there unsupervised! #Photography #Portugal #Architecture 📷

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Paul Passing Through @paulpassingthrough.bsky.social · 16d

Just did a very short section of this last month. Beautiful trail.