The Story... or my love for Portugal.

Few things in life are already decided. And even fewer things will happen as you expect them to happen. But some things you just feel they will.

One day I will be back, I will discuss politics and football during the same conversation with no breaks; I will criticize everything and blame it on the weather or on the Government.

Still, there is no other place in which I can feel what I feel when I am back in Portugal. The friendships, the Ocean, the wine/beer... It all tastes better.

And this song by Brandi Carlile (btw, a major Sumer hit in Portugal this year) put together with this video for a Super Bock (beer brand) ad just put it all into perspective.
It makes me think about all I love about my country and the uniqueness of the bond we share.

The ad has it all:

The perfection, the imperfections, the first love, the other loves, the laughter, the tears, the melody and the screams, the departures and the arrivals, the ocean...

Above it all, one common element...
Unique moments, shared with the ones you love.

Portugal. What a Unique/Authentic Taste (Sabor Autentico)!!

Disclaimer - No... this is not me regretting to be abroad or hoping to be back soon. Many plans are still left untouched and a couple of countries left to explore. But its good to feel that the "long term objective" still continues to make sense. :)