Portugal... Here I am!!!

I came back to Portugal for Christmas Holidays last Thursday. Because of people missing me and many things to do I was only able to post my last entry of 2008 now!

Since the beginning of December not many things happen! Last days of university (assignments and so on) and my brother came to my place in Delft!

Sinterklass

In the Netherlands, at the 5th of December, people celebrate Sinterklass, or Saint Nicolas, so people stop work earlier and stay with their family. We, exchange students, went to see this celebration in the university with Dutch people. It was interesting. Here are some pictures.

Parties... as Always!

As tradition here are some pictures of parties from the last days.

Bro came to town!

Last weekend my brother came to Delft... It was cool despite the fact I was sick so I couldn't go show him the city :(. Fortunately he knew a guy that is living in Delft :).

Bacalhau com Natas!

How can I translate?! There is a Portuguese dish made with cod and cream... literally translated to cod with cream. Me and Diogo made it for the first time. We thought it was very difficult but it was rather simple... and voilá... it was very good.

Trip to Portugal

Waking up early to go to the airport... arrived there and so people celebrating Christmas and some of our friends waiting as well for the plane. The plane was supposed to be at 14.30 but after we were already inside it, it was detected a problem with the engine... Summarizing, only took off around 17.00... nhaaaaaaaaaaaaa!


Well... As it is my last post this year. I WISH A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

See you all next year!

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Já estou em Portugal e este é o meu último post este ano. Basicamente estas semanas resumem-se a trabalhos para a faculdade e a visita do meu irmão. Vejam as fotos em cima para terem uma ideia do que se passou.

Só de evidenciar que o avião, no qual eu vim, já depois de termos embarcado, teve uma avaria no motor provocando um atraso de mais ou menos 3 horas... nhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. Bem, sendo o meu último post deste ano, tenham um BOM NATAL e um FELIZ ANO NOVO.

Até ao próximo ano pessoal!

joani... bebé came to town!

After many time I'M BACK... This time with lots to tell you people!

Before entering any story I should already reveal the highest point of the last three weeks (has it past this long without posting?!). My girlfriend has came to visit me on the weekend of my birthday! I was really happy 'cause I really missed her! :D (now I miss her even more...)

So... This three weeks have the following highlights:

• Visit of Joaninha;
• My Birthday;
• Dinners at Friends';
• Snow in Delft;
• Parties;
• and... I've received a diploma from one course.

Bebé! Joana has came to visit me!

This last few months have been a good test for my love relationship as I'm away from Portugal for a few months. Missing one another has been the quotidian feeling! And then... to break the ice... my girlfriend has came here to see my new reality and to fill my life with more joy! (yes I know I'm being a little too slushy but it is the reality! being together for so much time brings this!).

Here are some photos of her visit.

My Birthday!

As my girlfriend was in town I became one year older. I've made a small dinner with some closest friends from here to celebrate it!

Dinners!

During the past weeks I went to some dinners at some friends' houses. Some of them more normal than others but one has to be really mentioned because I've eaten a traditional dish from Portugal, Bacalhau À Brás (It's made with cod, fried potatoes, onions, eggs and salsa).

Snow in Delft!

Last weekend something really great happened here in Delft... it snowed! I have already saw snow in my life but I think it was my first time to actually see snowing. It very pretty!!! Being in the streets and at the same time grabbing snow that is falling is really great!

(the beginning)

Parties!

Have been to several but only one is worth mentioning: the Flatfeest! It was this Saturday and, as it seems, it is a traditional, one time in a year, party! The concept is 8 floors of a students residence each with different themes and DJs. It was really fun... here are some photos.

Diploma!

I've officially finished my first course while in Erasmus! And above all, I had more than the minimal note to have a Diploma stating I can professionally use the knowledge learnt in it! I'm very happy about this!

Bebé again!

This post has to end in the same way as it started, with my girlfriend :B.

Stay well... See ya!

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Aqui estou eu outra vez! Atrasado mas cá estou!

Os melhores momentos das minhas últimas 3 semanas podem ser resumidas em apenas 2 dias, os dias em que a minha namorada me veio visitar! Foi muito bom ter oportunidade para matar umas saudades (o pior é que agora estou com mais... já me estava a habituar a não estar com ela :B). Gostei muito que ela me viesse ver neste meu novo mundo!

Para além desta visita, existem outros pontos que foram interessantes:

• Meu dia de anos;
• Jantares em casas de amigos;
• Neve em Delft;
• Festas;
• e... recebi um diploma por ter mais que a nota mínima para tal numa disciplina.
  

Vejam as fotos em cima para saberem como anda a minha louca vida!

Fiquem bem e até ao próximo post!