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The wild flow of the Atlantic rattles my windows and the roar lulls me to sleep each night. Traditional Portuguese aromas rise and music echoes from the taverna (bar) below my balcony. The sweet melody of the local language rings through my ears...
Every time I ride the 60-cent bus from my apartment to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, my breath is taken away. The road that leads to Playa Manuel Antonio holds nothing short of breathtaking views.