Translation: "We, the bones that are here,await yours."The chapel was built in the 16th centuryby a Franciscan monk who wanted to prodhis brothers into contemplation about thetransitory nature of life.The skulls and bones used were [...]
One of our favorite courses was Quinta da Marinhain Cascais, Portugal. This view of the 8th holeis from our balcony - we were so close we couldclap after someone had a good shot!It was pretty [...]
Check out the castle walls at Castelo Dos Mouros - Moorish masons from the 9th century built the bottom. Spanish masons were less artisticwhen they built the top in 1375.The Moorish castle and Pena palace are so close, it's as [...]
The Discover's Monument in Lisbon, showcasingmonarchs, explorers, navigators, cartographers,scientists and missionaries. This is only one side!33 statues in total including Vasco de Gama, whosailed from Portugal to India. In the backgroundis the "25 de Abril" [...]
People crawled on their knees, praying. Some for over a mile. Carmel colored candles are the only thing sold on the premises, in all shapes and sizes, including the long ones on the right.Palm Sunday's blessing at the end of Mass -the [...]
Port is wine made with grapes only from the Douro region in Portugal. Ruby, Tawny or White (!) it can be sweet or dry. We tasted some 40 year old Tawny port - nutty, smooth and delicious. [...]
That's the mighty Atlantic behind us - it's socool to watch the sunset over the Atlantic,and think of America waaaay over there.Motorized golf carts are rare here, and have to bereserved ahead of time. We've [...]