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What I love about Minho, tells you the story about the wonders of this ever-green region in the North of Portugal. It is the home of green wine, bacalhau (salt cod) and feudal palaces. Above all of this what I love most about Minho is that, along with Alentejo, it is one of the gastronomical centres of Portugal and where one can feel the warmness of the Portuguese People to its greatest extent.
With tourism in Portugal being on the rise, we're not surprised to hear visitors already complaining about the "hordes" of fellow tourists and travellers who "invade" the most popular cities, Lisbon and Porto, and the Algarve region in the extreme south of the country. While there's always a good reason why some places become popular, many other places which certainly have lots to offer, are still waiting to be discovered, like the Minho region, in the deep north of Portugal.
During the last year I was lucky enough to visit the Minho region several times, and in this post I want to share some of the things I loved about it and some of the photos I have taken. If you're thinking of visiting Portugal and looking to discover a non touristic, still unprocessed Portugal, then read on, you may get some ideas for your next trip.
Braga and Guimarães
Braga and Guimarães are two important historical and cultural centres. Braga, whose origins trace back to Bracara Augusta, an urban centre founded by the Romans in 20 BC, is also the oldest Catholic Archdiocese of Portugal. It doesn't come as a surprise then, that it has some of the most beautiful monasteries and churches in the whole country. Also, with a schedule rich in processions, masses and other activities, the Holy Week commemorations are more intense and heartfelt here than anywhere else in Portugal.
Guimarães, a UNESCO site, and a gorgeous, well preserved medieval town, is usually called the "cradle of the Portugal" because it was the setting of the events that led to the birth of the Portuguese nation.
Guimaraes at evening, Portugal, 2014
The Bacalhau capital of Portugal?
Although the capital of the bacalhau fishing industry is Ilhavo, a town in the Aveiro district, in central Portugal, the owners of the São Frutuoso restaurant, in Braga, to whom we spoke as part of the Portuguese Travel Cookbook project, claimed with extreme confidence that Minho is the best place to eat Bacalhau. While the claim is certainly strong, they made sure they supported it with some evidence, serving us a delicious plate of Bacalhau a Braga – A recipe that combines the sweetness of the cebolada, fried onions, with the soft but pungent tanginess of the paprika. Go try it yourself and then tell me. Another great bacalhau recipe I loved is the Bacalhau recheado made by Dona Emilia at the Adega dos Caquinhos restaurant in Guimarães town.
The meaty stuff
There's more to bacalhau to Minho's rich gastronomy. Meat lovers, at least those visiting for the first time, must absolutely savour cabrito assado no forno (oven roasted goat) or one of those tender, juicy steaks of carne barrosã, cow's meat from a special local breed of cow.
Where the wine is green
Don't panic, it doesn't mean it's radioactive! It's not even green, if you ask. The name Vinho Verde, doesn't describe the colour of the wine, and better translates as "Young wine". In fact, Vinho verde can be tinto (red), branco (white), or rosé. Make sure you try the two best varieties, Alvarinho and Loureiro. Oh, and if you really want to fit in with the locals drink from a Malga, a special wine cup that people from Minho use instead of wine glasses!
…And the land is green too!
I said the wines are not green in colour, right? But this doesn't mean there's a shortage of green in Minho. In fact, it's one of the greenest places I've seen in Portugal. Just drive out of Braga heading in the direction of the Gerês national park and in no time you'll find yourself immersed in an abundance of green. The rolling hills here are perhaps not as scenic as the ones in the Douro Valley, but the landscape has its own unique character. Hikers, and those who love road-trips will not be disappointed, that's for sure. If it gets hot, which is very likely to happen in the summer, no worries – you can always swim in the river, rio Cávado or rio Homem, depending on which side you are.
Serra do Geres, Portugal, 2014
Hanging out with the aristocrats
The Minho region has hosted the most powerful noble families since the early days of the Portuguese nation and it has some of the most beautiful Solares, stately mansions, in the whole of Portugal. if you always dreamed of sleeping manor, and be the guest of a proud Count, you should give in to your inner aristocrat and book a weekend at Paço de Calheiros, near Ponte de Lima.
The Minhotos
Noble people, like the Count of Calheiros at Paço de Calheiros, although extremely hospitable and pleasant, can certainly come across as well composed and a bit austere. But that's not how your average Minhoto is. People in Minho are usually very laid back and like the typical Northern Portuguese, are not afraid to use colourful language – and the odd profanity – to add humour to their conversations. I will never forget Dona Emilia at the Adega dos Caquinhos restaurant in Guimarães, asking her friends to move out of the room when I needed to take her portrait: "You, sons of bitches, get your asses out of here – The gentleman needs to take my photo!"
It travelled to Minho as a guest of the Minho IN inter-municipal consortium and of Cunha Vaz Associados communication agency. All opinions are my own.
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Thanks to every single guest that stays at Three Trees, we will donate a portion of your accommodation costs to our Community Fund that supports 2 initiatives in the region. This one is Sakhile Centre of Learning inspired by the Legacy of Grace. Mattrasses & blankets were donated to keep the little ones warm during winter.
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It is not often that a destination exceeds expectation. What a pleasure when it does, and Three Tree Hill Lodge is just such a place.
Started in 1999 by Andrew Ardington and David Rattray, it was sold in 2007 to Simon and Cheryl Blackburn, professional safari guides at Singita and Shamwari game reserves.
After a year travelling Botswana in their old Land Rover, they visited Simon's brother, who owns a property on the Spioenkop Dam. He dropped temptation in their laps, but it wasn't until Simon had listened to Rattray's recounting of the battles of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift that he fell in love with the narrative and the humanity of history. And the rest, as they say, is history.
It's been hard work transforming from safari guide to employer, manager, marketer… but it has paid off and Three Trees can boast a constant flow of visitors from overseas and locally.
Nestled below famous Spioenkop with the spectacular Drakensberg to the west, Three Trees is a cluster of wood and iron chalets reminiscent of the houses of the 1900s. Painted dark green, they melt into the surrounding acacias and aloes, giving the sense of glorious isolation.
Inside, each chalet is wood panelled with polished cement floors, sash windows, ceiling fans and veranda completing the historical feeling. It follows its theme from the chalets to the main building with its huge lounge and dining room, and deep wrap-around veranda. The furnishing is an eclectic collection of solid, comfortable and tasteful pieces.
The pictures on the walls are taken from newspapers of the period, and advertisements extol the benefits of eating Bovril – "the food of men on the front", Keane's mustard, and adding Scrubbs cloudy ammonia to your bath. It's quirky and fun. Even the placemats on the dinner table recall political cartoons of the time.
Meals are taken around the long, scrubbed wooden tables, encouraging conversation among visitors. Ours ranged enthusiastically from the UK "in/out" referendum to the influx of immigrants to Europe, and the political scene in South Africa. But nothing overshadowed the excellence of the meals accompanied by a quality wine list.
These are all prepared by three local ladies trained by a former Singita chef. Much of what ends up on the table is grown at the lodge or produced locally. It is all part of a philosophy that has earned Three Trees the significant recognition of being the first KwaZulu-Natal holiday destination to be awarded Fair Trade status.
The Blackburns carry Fair Trade practice through to every aspect of Three Trees, from the revolutionary solar stove in the kitchen to the handmade toiletries in the bathrooms; from staff employment to involvement in community projects.
Against this superb background the question will undoubtedly be asked: "What is there to do?"
Perhaps a little surprisingly, Three Trees is not all about bloody battles, regiments and statistics – though Simon's intricate, well told tale and tour of the concomitant events and bloody battle that took place there between the British and Boers on January 23, 1900 draws simultaneous applause and tears and is highly recommended.
Three Tree Hill is centrally situated for a host of activities the non-history buff would hope for: access to Spioenkop reserve and daily guided game walks; hot air ballooning; birding (more than 200 species recorded); hiking; mountain biking; horse riding for novices and experienced riders; a swimming pool; helicopter flips; a canopy tour; raptor centre and the Drakensberg Boys' Choir School.
Clarens and Golden Gate are just an hour-and-a-half's drive away, and Champagne, Cathedral Peak and Royal Natal 45 minutes.
Three Trees is as much a family destination as an adult retreat.
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It's all there to do and enjoy, but with the overarching bonus of peace and tranquillity as constant companions, broken only by jackal calls and the laughter of children playing with sticks, their bikes and toys untouched.
The final word. Book in for at least three nights.
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Bonakele and Tozi from Hambrook village near Three Tree Hill Lodge spent a week with the ladies at Mpophomeni Conservation Group recently learning about permaculture by doing the work. Looks like they had fun! We can't wait to see them put their new skills into practice back home. They designed and planted a new bed of mustard leaves in our garden, which is growing well. @Mpopconserve Thank you so much for your guidance & dedication in our community.
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The Falcons squared off against the Kitsap Bluejackets, not once, but twice on Saturday afternoon. After game one of the series was rained out Friday evening, the two teams clashed in an afternoon/evening double header. Following a three-game sweep of the Bluejackets in Kitsap last week, the Falcons came into this series on a roll.
The hot streak stayed alive, but it took some serious tenacity for the boys out of B.C. The Falcons took a marathon game one by a score of 4-3, before turning around and squeezing out another victory in the late game, edging their opponents 2-1. There was no shortage of drama, as both games were won by the home side in walk-off fashion.
As is the norm in West Coast League double headers, both games were shortened affairs, scheduled for seven regulation innings to help fit two games into one afternoon.
Game one of the day was anything but short, however. It took 11 innings for a winner to emerge, with both sides putting up a fight and refusing to go down.
Jake Simmons started game one on the mound for the Falcons, giving his club a solid 5 innings pitched, allowing just 3 runs on 7 hits with a single walk. Simmons earned a no decision for his start, opening the door up for the bullpen to come in and play some meaningful innings.
Riley Moore came on in the sixth, finishing up the final 6 frames with a dominant performance. The reliever only surrendered a single hit with two walks, earning the W and moving his record to 2-1 on the season. In 11 games this year, Moore has a 2.76 ERA with 12 strikeouts.
The offense was a collective effort in game one. The club recorded 12 hits off the bats of 9 different players. Bowen Ogata, Max Carter, and Davis Todosichuk each recorded a pair of hits. Ogata also earned an RBI in the first matchup.
The Falcons took a 2-0 lead in the third, and held onto it until the top of the sixth when the jackets leapfrogged ahead 3-2. The opponents' lead didn't last long though, as AJ Sawyer drove in JT Williams for the tying run.
It was a pitcher's duel after that, as neither team could find their way onto the scoreboard again until late into extra innings. Jesse Moore made it to first on a walk, before he was subbed out for Geoff McCaulley. The pinch runner worked his way to third, before a wild throw to first base gave him a chance to sprint home and score the walk-off run.
The victory represented the Falcons' fourth in a row, pushing their second half record to an even 5-5. They weren't finished there though, after a brief break between games, they came out looking to shut the door on their visitors from the south.
After a game one that saw a combined 20 hits, the offense cooled down significantly for the late matchup. Both teams combined for just 8 hits and 3 runs in game two.
The box score wasn't in the victor's favour Saturday evening. The Falcons earned just 3 of the game's hits, while suffering 2 errors. Despite the daunting numbers, the scrappy club clawed out their second win of the day in dramatic fashion.
It was anyone's game heading into the late innings. The Falcons waited until the sixth inning, but they drew first blood, and never looked back. Davis Todosichuk got on base to lead off the inning, and managed to make his way around the bases on a series of sacrifices and wild pitches to give his club the lead.
The Bluejackets knotted things up in the seventh inning, and it looked like the game was headed to extras once again. With one out in the bottom of the final frame, Chandler Robertson walked, and then advanced to third on an AJ Sawyer double. Jake Druce was intentionally walked to fill the bases and give the jackets a chance at a double play to extend the game. A Falcons strikeout meant the birds had the bases loaded with two away and a chance to end it. Todosichuk played the waiting game, and worked his way into a full count.
The tension was at its peak as Todosichuk waited for the 3-2 pitch. The Bluejackets pitcher delivered the full count offering, the home plate umpire signaled ball, and the Falcons rushed the field to celebrate their second walk off in as many games.
Falcons head coach Bryan Donohue knew his team was struggling to get the bat on the ball in the second game of the night, so his team managing the win was all the more impressive to him. "Pretty good job just finding ways to get on base. When you put pressure on a team like that, it's not an easy situation, with the bases loaded and the game on the line. Kudos to our guys for taking care of it."
Blake Randazzo started the second game on the hill, and kept his club in it, despite their offensive woes. He went 6 innings, allowing 3 hits, not giving up any runs or walks along the way. Jared Morton closed out the seventh inning, earning the win. He went 1 inning, allowing a run on two hits, and adding a strikeout.
The pair of wins Saturday vaulted the Falcons (6-5) into first place in the WCL North division. Donohue knows sitting atop the standings is a pressure position, but he thinks his team is well suited for the challenge. "I think these guys are going to thrive there. Just knowing that we control it. We don't have to go scoreboard watch, we can just go out and win baseball games."
The long day of baseball took its toll on both teams, but there is a sense of energy and pride on the line for the Falcons, who will hope to close out the series with another victory on Sunday.
First pitch for the series finale is scheduled for 6:05 PM Sunday at Elks Stadium.
Story courtesy of Matt Inglis – Falcons Media
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Confirmations used to go more quickly, yes. The first Supreme Court, each member of Congress probably knew each of the justices. No hearings, no grand debates, certainly no investigations.
A two-day confirmation was still possible in 1850. Could be possible today, if Congress did its job.


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QAṢR AL-DĀḪILA (KASTRA TRIMITHEŌS)
Greek Κάστρα Τριμίθεως
Coptic pkastron Mprro
Arabic قصر الداخلة | القصر
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Qaṣr al-Dāḫila, situated 3.5km north of Amḥayda (ancient Trimithis), comprises an extensive medieval mud-brick town constructed on top of a Roman castrum, which is in all likelihood the military camp associated with Trimithis, the home base of the ala I Quadorum (Kucera 2013: 310; Ast, Bagnall 2015). In addition to the archaeological remains so-far uncovered, the castrum is attested to by papyrological documents from Kellis, ostraca found during excavations (see O.al-Qasr 4), and is described in the Fatimid period by al-Bakrī, who noted that Qaṣr had a fortress with a well located in its centre (Kucera 2013: 305; Van Leeuwen, Ferré 1992: 660). The etymology of the modern name of qaṣr supports the existence of a Roman military fort in this location. While the mud-brick Islamic buildings limit the access to the castrum, a considerable amount of information can be gleaned from these written documents. The Muslim occupation of the site is understood to span from the tenth through to the fifteenth centuries (Gardner 2012: 471; Kucera 2019: 455).
The remains of the wall were first identified in 2006, situated under the courtyard and to the east of the old mosque (Leemhuis 2008: 5; Kucera 2013: 305). Remains belonging to the same structure were revealed during the 2007 excavations conducted by the Supreme Council of Antiquities (Leemhuis 2008: 5). The foundation of the wall appears to include a compact filling containing ceramic from the second and third centuries, indicating a late third century date of construction (Leemhuis 2013: 3). During the 2007 excavations by the SCA, a Coptic ostracon (O.al-Qasr 4) was uncovered, which is addressed to the 'headmen of the imperial fort' (pkastroN Mprro) (Gardner 2012: 473; Kucera 2013: 305). An initial staurogram and a more basic final cross attest to the Christian affiliation of the writer and perhaps the addressees (Gardner 2012: 471). Based on paleography, the ostracon can be dated to the fourth or fifth centuries, and is rather similar to a number of late fourth century documents from Kellis (Gardner 2012: 471).
The association with ancient Trimithis, nowadays Amḥayda, is indicated by a number of elements. As well as the geographical proximity, documents from Amḥayda mention an associated Roman fort (Ast, Bagnall 2015: 2-3). This is in addition to the a number of decorated stone blocks uncovered at Qaṣr al-Dāḫila, which have been repurposed from the Temple of Thoth at Amḥayda (Gardner 2012: 471; Leemhuis 2013: 18, 22). Preliminary analysis of diagnostic ceramic from Qaṣr al-Dāḫila indicates third-fifth centuries dates (Kucera 2013: 309). Numerous stratified contexts where ostraca have been found include fourth and fifth century ceramics, supporting the fourth-fifth century date of the aforementioned ostracon (Gardner 2012: 472).
The site was first surveyed by the Dakhleh Oasis Project in 1979. The Qasr Dakhla Project was then established in 2002 by the University of Groningen, under the direction of F. Leemhuis, which has conducted excavation and restoration work on the site. A total of 14 seasons have been carried out (excavation, restoration and study) as of 2015 (Leemhuis 2015: 1).
• Ast, R., R.S. Bagnall. 2015. "New Evidence for the Roman Garrison of Trimithis." Tyche 30: 1-4 and pl. 1-3.
• Gardiner, I. 2012. "Coptic Ostraka from Qasr el-Dakhleh." In The Oasis Papers 6: Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference of the Dakhleh Oasis Project, edited by R. S. Bagnall, P. Davoli, C. A. Hope, 471-474. Oxford: Oxbow Books.
• Ghica, Victor. 2012. "Pour une histoire du christianisme dans le désert Occidental d'Égypte." Journal des savants 2: 242.
• Ghica, Victor. 2016. "Vecteurs de la christianisation de l'Égypte au IVe siècle à la lumière des sources archéologiques." In Acta XVI Congressus Internationalis Archaeologiae Christianae, Rome 22-28.9.2013, edited by Olof Brandt and Gabriele Castiglia, 241. Città del Vaticano: Pontificio Istituto di Archeologia Cristiana.
• Kucera, P. 2013. "Al-Qasr: The Roman Castrum of Dakhleh Oasis." In The Oasis Papers 6: Proceedings of the Sixth Conference of the Dakhla Oasis Project, edited by R. Bagnall, P. Davoli and C. Hope, 305-316. Oxford: Oxbow Books.
• Kucera, P. 2019. "Observations on Some Ceramics and a Stone Vessel from the 2013 Field Season at al-Qasr." In The Oasis Papers 9: A Tribute to Anthony J. Mills After Forty Years in Dakhleh Oasis, Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference of the Dakhleh Oasis Project, edited by G. E. Bowen and C. A. Hope, 449-458. Oxford: Oxbow Books.
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Alita : The Battle Angel wraps up the opening weekend with low numbers. James Cameron's most ambitious title was released a Week early in Pakistan compared to North America's release. But film has opened to disappointing performance.
Film has wrapped the opening Weekend with only 60lacs approx. It was an action film and action films tend to open strong but Alita hasn't been able to even open strong. Film saw steep fall on Sunday and that kind of seals the fate for the film.
Below is film's Weekend breakdown.
Going by the trend over the Weekend film will probably fall short of 1 crore mark in it's opening week.


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Home From The Dark Side Of Utopia
Until The Rulers Obey
The Map Or The Territory
Translations From Silence
Home Books Other books
William Everson: The Light the Shadow Casts
Selected Everson Poems and Five Interviews by Clifton Ross
In this collection of interviews with one of the central poets of the San Francisco Literary Renaissance (which preceded the Beat movement) William Everson/Brother Antoninus ponders the mystical dimensions of poetry. The interviews span the final fifteen years of his life and contain his final thoughts on the prophetic, the shamanistic and the aesthetic dimensions of his craft, as well as his own life, characterized by the Portuguese proverb that "God writes straight with crooked lines." The interviews, accompanied by selected poems, were conducted, edited and introduced by Clifton Ross and were first published two years after the poets death by Stride Publications, UK, republished by Freedom Voices to honor the centennial of the poet's birth.
Translated by Clifton Ross.
A bilingual edition of a book-length award-winning poem by the militant Roman Catholic priest who was Nicaragua's Sandinista Minister of culture for nearly 11 years. Through 52 poetic fragments, Ernesto Cardenal articulates a multiple vision, constantly constellated by myth that has always been one of the most effective mechanisms of his poetic creation.
Fables for an Open Field
A collection of fables and prose-poems by Berkeley writer, translator and printer Clifton Ross. Dr. David Daube, of U.C. Berkeley's Boalt Hall School of Law, says, "This marvelous collection is among the most beautiful I've read…beautifully written as well as full of great wisdom." Illustrated by the Berkeley fine artist, mother and educator, Deborah Green
A Dream Made of Stars: A Bilingual Anthology of Nicaraguan Poetry
Berkely: Co-Press, 1986.
Sandino
Augusto C. Light and Truth. Berkeley: Co-Press, 1984.
Voice of Fire: Communiques and Interview of the Zapatista National Liberation Army
San Francisco: Freedom Voices Publications, 2000
Even Good Dogs Have Bad Dreams: Four American Poets
UK: Stride Publications, 1996.


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