SuperMário the Tuktuk Driver

08/01/2025

Alfama, Lisboa.

08/01/2025

Um obrigado especial aos meus novos seguidores! Que entusiasmo poder contar convosco! Debra Fontana, Erica Nicolai Gardner, Albert Moreno

08/01/2025

Moving the remains of Eça de Queirós, one of the greatest portuguese writers of all time, from his original grave site to National Pantheon.

08/01/2025

At the Maritime Museum in Lisbon, Portugal, the majestic royal Bergantin, built in 1780 by Queen D. Maria I, is on display. This ship stands out for its opulent works of art in gold that adorn its entire helmet, with a refinement especially evident in the stern. After being transferred to the Naval Museum in 1963, the galleon was meticulously restored, thus maintaining its original splendor. The Lisbon Maritime Museum is one of the most prominent in Europe and reflects the rich naval tradition of Portugal, which for centuries was a nation closely linked to the sea.

04/01/2025

One year since I quit smoking!!! 💪🏻💪🏻A new year resolution that actually worked!!! 😁😁

01/01/2025

Um agradecimento especial aos meus maiores fãs mais recentes!Special thanks to my newest biggest fans! 💎 Tina Perkins, Eric Perkins, Dai Bevan 💎

01/01/2025

Engineering curiosity...😉

4 FEET 8.5 INCHES

The distance between the 2 US railroad tracks is 4 feet 8.5 inches.

Question: Why was this number used?
Answer: because it corresponded to the distance used by the English railways and, as the American railways were built by the English, this measurement was used.

Question: Why did the English use this measurement?
Answer: because the English companies that built the wagons were the same ones that built the wagons before the railways and used the wagon processes.

Question: Why was the measurement (4 feet 8.5 inches) used for wagons?
Answer: because the distance between the cart wheels had to fit on old European roads, so this was the ideal measurement.

Question: And why was this the appropriate measure for roads?
Answer: because these roads were opened during the time of the Roman Empire during its conquests, and these measurements were based on Roman chariots pulled by two horses.

Question: And why were the measurements of Roman chariots defined like that?
Answer: because they were made to accommodate 2 horses' butts!

Consequence:
The space shuttle uses 2 fuel tanks (SRB - Solid Rocket Booster) which are manufactured by Thiokol in Utah. The engineers who designed these tanks wanted to make them wider, but they were limited by the railway tunnels through which they would be transported, which had their measurements based on the distance between the line's tracks, which was limited to the size of the English wagons that had the width of European roads built by the Roman Empire, which were as wide as the ass of 2 horses.

Conclusion:
The most advanced example of world engineering in design and technology is based on the size of the Roman horse's ass.

How about that...!? 😁

30/12/2024

Rossio Train Station. Beautiful by day, amazing by night! Only in Lisboa... 😊😊

27/12/2024

Oriente train station, by architect Santiago Calatrava. Lisboa, Portugal. ❤️❤️

19/12/2024

Batteries not included ...

It is Christmas day today,
And all are full of cheer,
But I lay freezing on the step,
I always sleep right here.

I never get to go inside,
And join in all the fun,
I'm what they call a yard dog,
When all is said and done.

They have given me some scraps,
I think it was last week,
Now laying in the snow today,
I am feeling tired and weak.

I can hear the children playing,
As my head lay on my paws,
This time just last year,
I was a gift from Santa Claus.

I don't know what I did wrong,
To be shut out in the yard,
I only lived inside 6 months,
Since then my life's been hard.

The snow is falling heavy now,
I'm just a block of ice,
And when I breathe the cold cold air,
My lungs feel like a vice.

A miracle then came to pass,
An Angel did appear,
She glowed,and I could feel the heat,
As she floated near.

She reached her hand and beckoned,
It was such a sight to see,
She smiled and said "Good Dog,
It is time to come with me.

I will take you to the bridge,
Where all the Good Dogs go
You can play there in the sunshine,
There will be no freezing snow."

My bag of bones stood up then,
I shook the snow from off my fur,
And,as I slowly followed,
This is what I said to her.

"I am not a Good Dog though,
In that I think you're wrong,
No one would shut a Good Dog,
In the garden for so long."

The Angel turned and smiled,
As I walked with head hung low,
Then she said"I'm sorry,
I thought that you would know.

You really are a Good Dog,
The reason why your time is up,
It is just unfortunate,
You were born a Christmas pup."

I now live at the Rainbow Bridge,
And I am filled with joy,
But remember this at Christmas time,
A dog is NOT a toy.

To clarify this message,
To which I have eluded,
Animals are living things,
Batteries are not included ❤️

~ Author Unknown

08/12/2024

The Moon and the Earth's dance around the Sun. Beautiful!!

08/12/2024

Best "bifana" in Lisboa. By far!!

Aberto há 40 anos, o Triângulo da Ribeira foi o vencedor da votação da NiT. Fomos tentar desvendar o segredo do pequeno espaço junto ao Mercado da Ribeira.

05/12/2024

Campo Pequeno, Lisboa, Portugal 🇵🇹

Campo Pequeno is a historic and iconic bullring located in Lisbon, Portugal. Built in 1892, this stunning structure features a distinctive Moorish Revival architectural style, with a circular shape and a striking facade. While originally used for bullfighting, Campo Pequeno has since been transformed into a modern cultural venue, hosting a variety of events such as concerts, exhibitions, and shows.
Thanks to 📸Tripify

01/12/2024

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27/11/2024

Don't be misled by the stupid click bait title. Watch the video, it's about 10 unique and interesting things about Portugal that will probably surprise you. Only in Portugal!! 😊😊😊

Portugal is famous for its stunning landscapes, rich history, and warm hospitality, but it’s also home to some surprising taboos and unique cultural facts! I...

19/11/2024

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13/11/2024