And, at last, Peshawar! Quick catchup from the final main stop in my big Pakistan tour.

A group of men wearing traditional clothing is sitting and talking on a street sidewalk.A person walks through the arched doorway of a dimly lit building, leading to a tiled outdoor area with a colorful stained glass design above the entrance.A man and a child on a motorcycle stop to look at food stalls in a bustling market.A young girl carrying a colorful backpack stands among women wearing burkha on a bustling street.A group of men and a boy in traditional clothing are gathered near a parked motorcycle on a street.Men walk down a narrow street with metal barriers displaying text in a non-English script, in front of closed shops.A busy street scene features people chatting near a fruit stall, a motorcycle, and various shops in the background.A narrow, worn street with a yellowed wall displaying the Pakistani flag, lined with aged architecture, leads to a person in the distance.

A few days late, maybe I’m getting tired of all this time on the road, but had to share the days spent in the Kalash Valleys!

In a dimly lit room with shafts of light filtering through, a person stands silhouetted in front of a fire, while another sits nearby.Two people in traditional clothing stand on a rocky terrain with mountains and greenery in the background, engaged in an activity with strings or ropes.A rustic kitchen features a central wood-burning stove with teapots on top, surrounded by traditional kitchenware and a cozy seating area with cushions on the floor.A person wearing traditional attire and a hat is sitting pensively in a rustic room with kitchenware and a woven stool.A rustic wooden house with a lattice design sits next to a wooden fence, set against a backdrop of majestic mountains.A group of children is playing with a ball in a courtyard while an older person watches them.A small child in a traditional outfit sits on the floor, while three adults are gathered in conversation inside a rustic room.Three children dressed in colorful traditional attire are sitting and standing on a wooden porch.A woman is preparing traditional flatbreads on a cooking surface with various kitchen items around her.An older person wearing colorful clothing and sunglasses sits contentedly inside a rustic, cozy space with patterned textiles.

Catchup from the last days on the insanely beautiful Hunza Valley.

Dark, jagged mountain peaks rise sharply through misty clouds, with a partially snow-covered summit in the background.A group of five men are on a wooden bridge, with one taking a photo of the others, and mountains are visible in the background.A serene turquoise lake is surrounded by towering, rugged mountains under a partly cloudy sky.A person in a cap and casual clothing sits alone at a table in a cafe with a "No Smoking" sign and artwork of running horses on the wall.A person on a motorcycle is looking to the side in front of a shop with a person inside, illuminated by red lighting.A group of people stands on a rocky cliff overlooking a rugged mountain landscape and a meandering river under a cloudy sky.A person is selling various vegetables, including tomatoes and leafy greens, at a market stall.A man stands on a rocky mountain edge taking a photo with his phone, surrounded by a dramatic landscape of mountains under a cloudy sky.A group of children in school uniforms are playing cricket on a sandy field with a set of improvised goalposts in the foreground.A "SLOW" road sign stands near a small structure with a "WELCOME TO PAKISTAN" banner, set against a backdrop of mountains and lush greenery.A vendor and a customer stand at a small food stall with a colorful umbrella, set against a backdrop of majestic mountains and a twilight sky.

Under the shadow of the Nanga Parbat, between Fairy Meadows and Astore Valley.

A group of goats is walking along a rocky path through a mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks in the background.Three boys are happily interacting near a horse with a backdrop of trees and mountains.A vehicle travels along a narrow mountain road surrounded by rocky terrain and distant peaks.A young child stands behind a wooden and wire window of a shop, which is filled with various canned and packaged goods on the shelves.A sunlit room with a table covered in a cloth, a small vase of flowers, a bottle, and an outdoor view through a mesh window.A grassy outdoor seating area with several plastic chairs and tables is set against a rocky cliff backdrop, decorated with colorful flags and a unique art installation.A person sits partially visible inside a rustic building with colorful balls mounted on a pole by the entrance and a scenic mountainous landscape in the background.A majestic mountain range with snow-covered peaks is seen in the background, while a lush forest of tall trees lines a winding path in the foreground.

Time to leave Lahore. Some quick picks from the last few days.

A man wearing a brown outfit is holding a tray with several cups, in what appears to be a food-serving setting.A child is sitting on a motorbike, held by an adult, while eating a snack.A man holding a white plastic bag stands in front of a closed shop, looking at a cat near an open door.Two individuals stand near a railing in a park where a white horse walks on the grass.A group of people, including children and adults, are seated inside and on the edge of small green rickshaws, parked next to a bus decorated with red and white patterns.

Another day closes, blissfully unaware of the brutal mess where heading to. The beauty of the countryside.

A person walks a dog along a quiet, cobblestone street in the evening, illuminated by a streetlamp.A person is moving quickly past a seated woman with a cane and a nearby dog on a patio area.A person is seen inside a house through a window, surrounded by a dimly lit exterior.A silhouette of a dog stands on an illuminated cobblestone path surrounded by trees and foliage in a dimly lit outdoor setting.

High tower

A tall building with a prominent central staircase and warm sunlight casting shadows on its facade.

Turn it on

A light switch is surrounded by lush green foliage and plants.
Four different news-style images feature headlines and individuals, with two related to senior dating and two from CNN Portugal discussing diverse topics.

Isto de o site da CNN Portugal meter publicidade pelo meio tem destas coisas, aqui deve ser o algoritmo a ir buscar anúncios relacionados com “senhores de idade” e “Ucrânia”.

Sunday leftovers…

Pink flowering oleander branches frame a sidewalk with a white car parked on the street.

Two big, round, yellow pumpkins.

Two large, round pumpkins with green and orange hues are placed on a white surface at an outdoor market.

Rainbow bench

A colorful bench is partially in shadow against a building wall on a sunlit cobblestone surface.

Catching up with some of the stuff I still hadn’t posted around here, all from my random walks around Lisbon in the last weeks.  

A display case shows multiple religious figurines and other small decorative items, with a person in the background.Three people are sitting on a doorstep against a graffiti-covered wall, one looking toward the camera while the others are focused on something in their hands.A construction site with a green tarp and red barriers is visible on a street.An older couple is standing outside a building with a decorative red wall display.An older couple is standing outside a building with a decorative red wall display.A blue building with a visible crack exposing the bricks and an adjacent rusted pipe with graffiti.A wooden sign for the LX Rooftop Bar stands against a vibrant mural on an urban wall, with a bicycle parked nearby.A pink concrete building with large square openings stands beside greenery and outdoor furniture under a clear blue sky.Sunlight casts long shadows through a corridor with stone columns, while people walk beside parked cars on a city street.

Not the Torres Del Paine photo I was imagining, but might be my favorite.

A traffic cone is placed on a pathway leading to a scenic view of mountains and trees.

Liminal space…

An open door leads to a dimly lit room, revealing sparsely furnished hardwood floors and plain walls.

Blessed beers.

Three glasses of Sagres beer are placed on a counter in front of shelves displaying various items.

#commute

E é isto meus amigos, calhou cocó…

A pixelated brown dog head with an angry expression is accompanied by stylized white text reading "CALHOU COCÓ."

Voting done, shopping done, lunch is already ongoing, time to put some effort in my huge photo backlog.

A person wearing a horned mask and furry costume is displayed on a computer screen during a traditional festival or ritual.

Vintage WC. Snapshot from last weekend.

A dimly lit hallway leads to a restroom marked with signs, featuring peeling paint and exposed wiring.

Pretty clouds… ⛅

A partly cloudy sky is viewed through a sunlit doorway, framed by shadowed walls.

Having a major blackout today in this corner of Europe, obviously I was waiting for nightfall for what I might get from my window.

…and power returned just in time for me to take some shots!

A solitary figure stands illuminated by a flashlight in the middle of a dark urban courtyard surrounded by tall buildings at night.A large, multi-story residential building is illuminated by dim, colorful lights with a cityscape in the early evening sky.A dimly lit night scene shows a building with a few illuminated windows, set against a faintly glowing city skyline.

Freedom day commute

A person holding a carnation is smiling at another person in the subway.

Something is brewing in the air

A dimly lit street lamp illuminates a weathered building under a cloudy night sky.

It’s neither Winter or Spring…

Tall tree trunks frame a reflective body of water surrounded by lush greenery.Two people are walking under umbrellas on a cobblestone path in a dark, rainy village scene.