Tag: portugal
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Évora: Past & Present
Friday January 23, 2026 Évora was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986 giving international recognition to its unique history and historical value. Its history dates back more than five milenia with its roots in an early Celtici settlement known as Ebora. The Old Town is partially surrounded by well preserved medieval walls and…
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ROAD TRIP: DESTINATION ÉVORA
Thursday January 22, 2026 Road trips in Portugal always have their ups and downs, literally! Especially when the route is N2 from Estoi to Évora. Until one reaches the Alentejo plateau, the two lane highway twists, turns and undulates its way through valleys and over narrow and high hill tops. Lots of fun! I set…
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Another Portugal Adventure
Tuesday January 06, 2026 Today is the day many Christians around the world celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany – January 6, 12 days after Christmas Day. It’s also the day traditionally attached to the three Wise Guys from the East visiting the Christ Child. No one really knows how many there were or exactly…
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Blue skies, sunshine, fresh air
Friday January 31 2025 It was a perfect day for a hike over the hills and through the verdant valleys surrounding Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo about a half hour drive from Estoi. Two of my neighbours in the Quinta, Harald and Guido, elected to participate in this hike organized by Kim. Perhaps you…
Five Feet, Nine Inches Above Ground 