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Have you been to Cabo Verde? How was your visit?

Do you know anyone who was misdiagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis?

Tell us in the comments section. We want hear your stories.

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Intro and Outgo Music, " The Amelia Island Sun," was written for me by incredible violinist and composer, Rafael Javadov.

Interlude music, "Journey," by Rafael Javadov.

Did you know with approximately 260 million native speakers and 35 million second language speakers, Portuguese has approximately 300 million total speakers worldwide?

How is it that the Portuguese language is such a worldwide language, given Portugal's size?

Did you know with approximately 260 million native speakers and 35 million second language speakers, Portuguese has approximately 300 million total speakers worldwide?

How is it that the Portuguese language is such a worldwide language, given Portugal's size?

Who were the Portuguese explorers during the Age of Discovery?

Listen to this podcast to find out how this language spread all over the world, to this day.

Dr. Schindler also discusses the challenges she faced completing a Portuguese language class where the instructor spoke only Portuguese practically the entire grueling eight weeks, five days a week , four hours a day with only a 20 minute lunch break.

Why is Portuguese so difficult for new learners?

And, what's Brazil got to do with it?

Sources: Portuguese Language History and Wikipedia

Learn about Diann Schindler's latest book: What Lies Beneath the Willow. sequel to Kosovo mystery thriller Claim Denied.

And, hear about her experiences recording her first novel, "Just a Girl," (ranked 6th best coming-of-age fiction by Amazon in 2017) for Amazon audible, coming soon

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Purple Plant Music. Icon: Smile, Icon; and Miracle Music, Icon.

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With my current thriller manuscript ("Claim Denied") in the hands of beta readers, I had time to think about writing another book: a sequel, a thriller set in a small town with fascinating, quirky characters.

When I looked back at a community on the Eastern Shore of Virginia I visited a few times in early 2000, I came upon a startling, sweet surprise! I dug deeper! It was clear: I had to write this novel!

I joined J. Thorn's 5-day challenge using his "Three Story Method", outlined the entire story, and uploaded the details in Plottr. I can access it at any time and get cracking!

I'll do exactly that as soon as "Claim Denied" is published. Publication release is January 2021. Story and Song Neighborhood Bookstore on Amelia Island, FL has agreed to a book launch. Please email me at Diann@DiannAbroad.com to receive publication information and an invitation to the book launch.

Thank you for listening! Please leave a comment and a rating. DiannAbroad.com

Music for this podcast was provided by Rafael Javadov ("The Amelia Island Sun"), Ilya Truhanov ("Russian Soap Opera"), and Setuniman (violin sounds).

Diann Schindler, DiannAbroad, takes us back to her 3rd grade geography class in Hamilton, Ohio, when her first thought of travelling outside the United States burst forth, infiltrating her head and her heart. She was nine years old. But, it wasn't until decades later that she truly acted on that notion, with full conviction, and came to understand that travelling is all about the people...meeting people from all walks of life and lands. Making connections is the true essence of broadening horizons, tolerance, understanding, and love.

Diann tells us about two women she met: Marketa in Prague and Milly in Fez, Morocco. They helped her understand women are women, are women, all over the world, often with the same painful experiences.

BLOG: Prague, the City of 100 Bridges with a 1,100 year history.

Get your copy of "Claim Denied" HERE.

Intro music is "The Amelia Island Sun" by Rafael Javadov.

Interlude is "Flight"

Check out my websites: DiannAbroad.com and DiannSchindlerAuthor.com

Write to Diann at Diann@DiannAbroad.com

This is my first podcast of 2022! Why? You'll just have to listen. Meanwhile, here is the supporting information.

Here I am in Cascais, PT... my 40 minutes trek once a week from my apartment in Monte Estoril.

Below, pics of the Men's International Tennis Tournament. The Estoril Open. That's Gasquet serving. Great day!

Dinner on the ocean with Cidalia and Nelia in Cascais.

Below is a photo of my last book, "Claim Denied" published last year. To get your copy, click HERE. I talk about the challenges of writing the sequel, "The Secrets of Selby" (working title) in this podcast.

Thank you so much for listening

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Intro and Outgo music by Musician and Composer, Rafael Javadov

Other music "Smile" by Gabriel from Cons8

From her new home in Portugal and her last podcast for 2021, Diann Schindler focuses on mind improving meditation; moving from Madeira Island to Monte Estoril; and after 6 years as a solo nomad, her need to find a permanent home - where she can return after traveling.

Deepak Chopra's 21 Days of Abundance meditation podcasts.

Me on the northeast coast of Madeira Island.

Monte Estoril, the Monte Carlo of Portugal - my new community, near Lisbon, on the Iberian Peninsula.

My books: "Claim Denied" "Just A Girl," and "The Essential Guide to a Life of Travel."

My Amazon author page.

Music is provided by my friend and incredible artist, Rafael Javadov: "The Amelia Island Sun, and "Journey"

Thank you for listening!

Diann Schindler, Facebook Author Page

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Diann reports on her first 2 weeks as a resident of Portugal. Starting with Madeira Island, she discusses the village of Machico and how it got its name in 1419, the filming of the 1956 "Moby Dick" movie off the shores of northeastern Madeira Island, and the challenging adjustments to living in a new culture.

Madeira Island

Machico Church - listen to those bells!

Machico Beach:

Whalers of Madeira. Museu da Baleia

Streets surfaces on Madeira that Diann discussed:

My first apartment in Canico.

"Claim Denied" on Amazon

Please comment, rate this podcast, and share with your friends. You can contact me at Diann@DiannAbroad.com Be sure to subscribe!

Check out my websites, as well:

DiannSchindlerAuthor.com and DiannAbroad.com

The introduction and conclusion music is by Rafael Javadov, "The Amelia Island Sun."

Interlude music is "Tiny People" by Alexei De Bronhe.

Thank you for listening!