John Piekos

This Cubana Airlines AN-26 tells a story beyond aviation—it’s a symbol of Cold War tensions that played out in the Caribbean. Shot down where it sat and left behind during the 1983 U.S. invasion, Operation Urgent Fury, it now stands as a striking reminder of Grenada’s past.

29.01.2025 22:44 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Winter serenity on South Beach, Edgartown 🌅❄️ The quiet beauty of December evenings on Martha's Vineyard is simply unmatched. The gentle waves, the pastel skies, and the crisp ocean breeze remind us that nature’s elegance never takes a season off. 🏝️💙

#MarthasVineyard #SouthBeachMV #WinterSunset

20.12.2024 20:23 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Santa Claus arrives in Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard. December 14, 2024

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Experiencing a true taste of Lisbon 🍒✨ Watching the tradition come alive with a pour of Ginjinha, Portugal's beloved cherry liqueur. Cheers to culture, flavor, and unforgettable moments! 🇵🇹🥃
#Ginjinha #LisbonVibes #TastePortugal #CulturalExperience #PortugalWine #LocalFlavors #TravelMoments

03.12.2024 23:22 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Perched on the cliffs overlooking the Atlantic, Azenhas do Mar feels like a postcard brought to life. 🏘️🌊 This charming seaside village, with its red rooftops and natural ocean pool, is the perfect blend of serenity and beauty. Portugal, you’ve stolen my heart yet again! 💙

30.11.2024 22:03 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Paths diverge, choices linger. The beauty of life lies not in knowing the destination, but in savoring the journey. 🌿🌳
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Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Portugal
November 19, 2024

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Descending into the mysteries of the Initiation Well in Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira 🌿✨ A journey through history, mysticism, and breathtaking architecture. Who else feels the magic here? 🌀🇵🇹

26.11.2024 23:33 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Sunset at the Sanctuary of Peninha, Sintra Mountains, Portugal
Two views, one from below, with the sanctuary shrouded in a wispy purple dusk fog, and one from on top of the mountain taken from the other side of the sanctuary.
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Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Portugal
November 19, 2024

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Cabo da Roca - the West-most point of continental Europe
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A beautiful shoreline in Portugal, Cabo da Roca, marks the western-most point of continental Europe.

November 20, 2024
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#CaboDaRoca #PortugalShoreline #ScenicViews #WesternmostPoint
#VacationInPortugal #PortugalTravel

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