When I was a little girl I dreamed of owning a home with a swimming pool. I was certain I would have three or four peacocks strutting around the surrounding gardens. I didn't realize back then that cities have ordinances against these birds. They may be the most beautiful, exotic birds in the world but they are noisy, noisy, noisy. So you can imagine how thrilling it was for me to see these birds in Evora, Portugal. They were strutting among the Gothic and Manueline ruins of the palace of Dom Manuel. Definitely a magical moment!
Well, unless I move to Portugal or outside the city limits, I'll never be able to own a peacock. But I can dress like one!
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