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I started to write a story about why we went on this trip, and then to share some of the marvellous experiences.
Little prepared was I for stories . . .
of battles . . .
of Portuguese Kings . . .
of the Discoveries . . .
of so many UNESCO World Heritage sites . . .
of apparitions of the Blessed Virgin in Fatima . . .
let alone for visiting these fascinating places of historic interest.
Click here to read of my experiences .
Michael and Edmundo with our encyclopaedic guide, Greg in the little town of Reguengo de Fetal between Fatima and Batalha
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Lisbon
Vila Viçosa
Évora
Estramoz, Marvão, and Belmonte
Guimarães
The Douro and Porto
Casa Alta Royal Lodge and Castle of Ourém (near Fatima)
Fatima
Mosteiro da Batalha, literally the Monastery of the Battle
Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Alcobaça
Picasa Web Albums with captions follow – Lisbon; Vila Viçosa; Évora; Estramoz, Marvão, and Belmonte; Guimarães; The Douro and Porto; Casa Alta Royal Lodge and Castle of Ourém (near Fatima); Fatima; Batalha; and Alcobaça.
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LISBON
Vila Viçosa
Évora
Estramoz, Marvão, and Belmonte
Guimarães
The Douro and Porto
Casa Alta Royal Lodge and Castle of Ourém (near Fatima)
Fatima
Alcobaça
Batalha
Michael, I happened to look at your page today – and saw Portugal 2009 on the front page! It brings back wonderful memories seeing your photos reading your “experiences” again – it seems like only yesterday – not way back in 2009 – that you and Edmundo were in Portugal. Best, Greg
Greg, Thank you. I posted that story after talking with people here about how under-rated Portugal is as a destination. Not only the history, but those wonderful plates of good things to eat that appear on the table before every meal. Be well. Michael