# And suddenly, the lights went out. In all of Spain and Portugal

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**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
**Created:** [April 28, 2025, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-suddenly-the-lights-went-out-in-all-of-spain-and-portugal/1017611 "2025-04-28T15:33:39Z")
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#### Post date: [April 28, 2025, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-suddenly-the-lights-went-out-in-all-of-spain-and-portugal/1017611/17 "2025-04-28T17:03:55Z")

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**SenorBeef** is playing innocent, but I have my suspicions… 🤨

> [@Planning a trip to Spain and Portugal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/planning-a-trip-to-spain-and-portugal/1016181):
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> As per [this thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-places-in-the-world-for-americans-to-retire-to-cheaply) I might be interested in moving to Spain or Portugal, so I’m booking a trip to check them out to see how I feel about them. So it will be part vacation, part scouting trip. The time table is flexible but I’m expecting to spend maybe 3 weeks there, which could be extended a week or two. I will be arriving around Apr 20. Things I like: natural beauty, particularly with water. Beaches. Scenic road trips. Trying new foods. Bar hopping. Walkable city centers and commercial distric…

Just kidding! I think it’s pretty obvious, but I don’t want any chance of anybody thinking I’m accusing a fellow doper of international espionage ☺

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