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Showing posts with label 2014. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2014. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Portugal: Cannon at the Fortaleza de Sagres

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Using our hotel in Luz as a base, we explored the Algarve. Most tour guides had the Fortress at Sagres as a "must see" attraction....
Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Portugal: Portal Through the Castle Walls at Óbidos

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The name "Óbidos" probably derives from the Latin term oppidum, meaning "citadel", or "fortified city". That...

Portugal: Óbidos: Santa Maria Church

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Óbidos is a photographer's fantasy land. I can compare it to Quedlinburg in Germany insofar as every few metres or every corner presents...
Monday, June 9, 2014

Portugal: Rooftops of Old Lisbon

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Prior to our trip we had, of course, read many tour guides about Portugal, and Lisbon in particular. Included in the must-see attractions we...

Portugal: Rua dos Sapateiros in Lisbon

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Our trip pre-planning had included a hotel booking. What luck! Without any real prior knowledge of Lisbon, Hanne and Gail found a hotel smac...

Portugal: Statue of King Joseph I in Lisbon

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When we arrived in Lisbon, the temperature was, for us, too hot. But then again, we don't do heat very well. So, tired from our flight,...

Portugal: Lisbon: Cruise Ships Dock at Alfama

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Our early morning tram ride (on the #12 line) had taken us to a small plaza with a commanding view of the Targus (various spellings: Tagus. ...

Portugal: The Famous #28 Tram in Lisbon

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Earlier in the morning we'd ridden the #12 tram through some interesting old Lisbon neighbourhoods. We'd read about the yellow trams...

Portugal: Augusta Arch in Lisbon

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One block from our Baixa hotel was the Rua Augusta. This street is probably as good an introduction to Lisbon as any. Full of sights, stores...

Portugal: Convent of Christ in Tomar

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The Convent of Christ in Tomar, attached to the Tomar Castle, is one of the most impressive historical sites we've visited in Europe. ...
Thursday, June 5, 2014

Portugal: Rooftops of Old Lisbon

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Our fantastic hotel not only had cool, clean, and very creatively-decorated rooms, it also had a roof garden with a spectacular view of old ...
Tuesday, June 3, 2014

England: Big Ben in London

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On our first days in London, we hit many of the iconic sights. On this particular day, the Tube took us to Westminster. Once we emerged from...

Portugal: Lisbon's Iconic Trams

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If you visit Lisbon, a ride on one of the iconic trams lines (Line #28 likely the best, but #12 is also pretty good) is a must. Make sure yo...

Portugal: Sitio (Upper Part of Nazare) Chapel

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A quick ride up the funicular took us up to Sitio, the upper part of the town of Nazare. A slight drizzle and some mist were just what we ne...

Portugal: Window Seen from the Streets of Tomar

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After arriving at our hotel in Tomar, we took a stroll along the Nabão River, heading for the old part of town. This window caught my eye. C...

Portugal: Algarve Fishing Village of Salema

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Once we travelled west from our hotel location in Luz, Portugal, we found the "real" Algarve. Two of our favourite places; Burgau ...

England: London - Thames Barrier

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Our recent visit to London took us on a Thames cruise. On this particular sunny day, the cruise went as far as the futuristic-looking Thames...