Pretty Things Pt.2 | Figueira da Foz, Portugal

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As we carried on walking we passed the marina, which I found beautiful! It's an amazing place to go for a walk or to jog, to have a cup of coffee or simply to hang out.

Anyone who knows me or has read some of my post knows that I'm crazy about mosaics, "azulejos" and "calçada portuguesa" which is this kind of floor composed by small cubes of stone, usually granite or limestone.

You can see my outfit, very warm and comfy.

And some streetart close to the beach.

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Pretty Things | Figueira da Foz, Portugal

Hey there! Last weekend I went to Figueira da Foz with some friends to celebrate the returning of one of those friends from Switzerland. 

We arrived there around lunch time, had some tuna salad and then headed to the beach. The apartment we stayed in was about two kilometers away from the beach so we had plenty of time to explore the city, take pictures and laugh a lot! (We went by foot)

This is probably my favorite picture of the day. Everything about this house is amazing - the mosaics, that shade of red, all the greens around, the golden windows, the sculpted details... 

It's a shame no one is taking care of it. Saddly it happens a lot in Portugal, this kind of buildings are abandoned and no one ensures their preservation, which is too bad because buildings like this are not being made anymore - the remaining ones should be preserved!

I chose a warm and confortable outfit, as I knew we were going to walk a lot! During the day the temperatures were very nice and we were lucky enough to have the sun shining bright over our heads, but after the sun set, it got freezing cold and windy.

Some details from doors around the city.

 

There are lots of trees pretty much everywhere, which is beautiful during Autumn!

Aaaaaand more mosaics! (I'm a mosaic junkie) The shadows in the back are looking dang fine as well.

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Hey there! So as I've been very stressed lately with school, saving enough money for my next trip, etc. I decided to go for a walk on the beach, even though it was freezing cold! I feel so lucky for living in such an amazing place.
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30 Reasons Why You Should Work Out

Working out is starting to be an important part of my life, but everyone needs some motivation to start. So here are not one, not two, but thirty great reasons to start/keep working out.

1. It makes you stronger.
2. You’ll feel proud of yourself.
3. It improves your heart health.
4. It’ll give you a feeling of accomplishment.
5. It relieves stress.
6. It improves your mood.
7. It helps you sleep better.
8. It can reduce the risk of cancer.
9. It’ll make you more confident.
10. You’ll feel bad if you don’t.
11. You’re not a quitter, you’re a fighter!
12. It prevents diabetes.
13. It’s a good way to spend your free time.
14. It strengthens your bones.
15. You want to be better.
16. It’ll make you lose body fat.
17. It’ll allow you to eat more.
18. It’ll help you stay healthy as you age.
19. It boosts your immune system.
20. It’ll make you live longer.
21. You won’t have to hide or be ashamed of your body.
22. It can be fun.
23. It reduces blood pressure.
24. It’s a great way to spend time outside.
25. It improves your cholesterol.
26. It boosts your metabolism.
27. You’ll never ever regret doing it.
28. It also keeps your brain fit.
29. It’ll improve your posture.
30. Did I mention it’ll make you look super-duper-uper-hot?

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