Fatima Portugal

It is said that in 1917 the Virgin Mary appeared to three local children in Fatima, Portugal. Today Fatima is a pilgrimage site. Come along as we join the hundreds that are here today.  “Enter as a pilgrim” (that is what the sign says) (Hint: Click on any photo to enlarge it.) The central plaza is […]

A Glimpse of Lisbon

Quick…what is the capital of Portugal? Of course, it is Lisbon. Welcome to Lisboa (that’s Portuguese for Lisbon) So…in no particular order, what are our Lisbon memories? A quietly friendly city. As in most European cities we have visited, you quickly feel at ease with the relaxed yet vibrant pace of life here. Traffic can be anything […]

Sagres Fortress Portugal

We are heading for the most south westerly point of the European continent. That means we are in Portugal heading for Sagres. We are on the right road! And definitely we have found the ocean… We were tempted here for a number of reasons… 1. This is as far south west as the European continent […]

Where in the World Travel Quiz 34

Put on your thinking cap. Where in the world did we take this photograph? Hint: Click on the photo to enlarge it. Perhaps this photo will help. Ready to check your guess? Click here.

Travel Quiz 34 answer

So you think you know the answer, eh. To recap…Where in the World were we when we took this photo?   If you said next to the ocean, you are correct. (I jest. You really must be more specific!) More specifically….we are in Portugal …near Sagres …on Cape Saint Vincent (Cabo de São Vicente) at […]

Travels in Portugal

Welcome to Portugal! Come travel with us as we tour Portugal. Marquis of Pombal Square, Lisbon Lisbon hop-on hop off bus tour Lisbon Tour Day 2 A Glimpse of Lisbon Travel Quiz 34 Fort Sagres/Prince Henry the Navigator Join us in other countries too…click here. Solve some travel quizzes, click here. Happy travels!

Marquis of Pombal Square, Lisbon

Lisbon, Portugal Today we are walking along a lovely grand boulevard (reminiscent of the Champs d’Elysee) in central Lisbon. It’s named Avenida da Liberdade…which certainly must have historical significance that I must research as soon as the opportunity arises. In the meantime we are just enjoying the wide boulevard with its lovely Portuguese Pavement designs.It must take forever […]