{"id":6032,"date":"2024-08-04T09:16:49","date_gmt":"2024-08-04T09:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordfree.net\/news2\/?p=6032"},"modified":"2024-08-04T09:39:09","modified_gmt":"2024-08-04T09:39:09","slug":"family-update-july-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordfree.net\/news2\/?p=6032","title":{"rendered":"Family Update – July 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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The wonderful month of July was full of wonder!\u00a0 First of all we were able to finish off many of the projects that were pending or requiring finishing touches\u00a0 before the family arrived for a visit. We were able to purchase a new hand held grass cutter and clean up around the house area. We added more outdoor insulation on the back of the cabin and built an area in which to keep the bottled mountain water\u00a0 protected from the heat. The main metal door has been insulated with cork and best of all the WP sign was placed at the entrance of the driveway so that there is no mistake\u00a0where to turn in. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Back in Lisbon, Gloria had\u00a0 defended her thesis and in thus doing so has finished all requirements for graduation! Last step is to be inscribed in the Ordem dos M\u00e9dicos in Portugal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a0Over in Macau, Benjamin won two prizes at the music competition, one for best composition and one for judges selection. His song is entitled, ” Tired of\u00a0 Running”. Good theme for an Olympics year:). Very nice song indeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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   On the  of 19th of July, Gabriel and Selen and family  arrived for their stay in Portugal. Previously, they held a lovely wedding celebration with Selen’s extended family in her hometown Adana and since our family could not attend they came here to share the joy one more time!  We enjoyed  a lovely lunch on Saturday and in the same evening an amazing boat ride down the river Tejo! The weather was perfect, the company was spectacular! Our thoughts and wishes are that the newlyweds will enjoy many many years of happiness together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Selen’s family celebration in Adana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Lunch picture in Lisbon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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On the boat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Selma and Donna<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Gabriel and Selen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0Next, it was off to the farm! Philip and family had their own rented camper and arrived first. The next day Gabriel, Selen, Selma, Gloria and Jason were here! The tents had already been set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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