A very special Trip

This week, Scott and I are packing our bags and setting off on a very special trip — we’re headed to Portugal!

For Scott, it will be his first time experiencing this beautiful country. For me, it’s a deeply personal return to a place I once called home. I haven’t been back since 1972, when I was just a child living in Cascais with my mom. We lived there together for four unforgettable years, just the two of us. She and I were incredibly close, and even though she passed away 20 years ago, her memory lives vividly in my heart.

Now, decades later, I’m returning to retrace the steps of my childhood, to see the places that shaped me, and to reconnect with a part of my life that feels both distant and deeply familiar. It will be an emotional trip, filled with reflection and, I’m sure, a few tears.

As for why it was just my mom and me living in Portugal all those years ago? Well — you’ll have to watch our latest YouTube episode to hear the full story. I sat down and shared this piece of my past, opening up in a way I never have before. It’s a very personal episode, and I hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch.

We’ll be flying out of Miami, connecting through Madrid, and then landing in Lisbon, where our adventure begins. From there, we’ll be exploring Lisbon, Cascais, Estoril, Sintra, and Porto — so stay tuned!

See the link below to watch the upcoming episode on August 10, 2025.

https://www.youtube.com/@BoatingJourney