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Portugal (and Nerja revisited)
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The Beautiful Stock Exchange Building
our "balconey" above the action of the Ribeira District
Nerja, AndalucÃa, Spain
One of many meals on the deck
With Pippa on a hike above Frigiliana
John Keo, Pippa and Len on our first hike
Happy in the kitchen cooking like the Spanish
Caroline tries "Chirros and Chocolate"
Our friends Frank and Karin from the Netherland
Caroline enjoying Tea and Cake in Frigiliana
Enjoying the view from Maro Tower
Hiking to Maro Tower- Flemming, Caroline, Laurie, Len
Looking a little confused as we wait for the San Isidro parade
Pepe at hiss bar in Nerja
The Reward ar the end of the Hike up the Rio Chillar
Narrow Gorge we passed through while walking the Rio Chillar
Sagres, Portugal
Our first sunset over the Altlantic iin Zambujeira Portugal
Many interesting sights along the way. -not sure what this is but it was penned up with ostriches and bison!
One of the few beautiful beaches along the Rota Vicentina that has been developed
Many towns had these old windmills-- this one is at Odeceixe near our hotel
Stunning hidden inaccessible beaches
Cliff walker
Beginning the Rota Vicentina at Zambujeira
Check out the path ahead!
Breath-taking view
Selfie at another stunning location
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Many bridges cross the canal, which we followed for at least 20 kilometres!
We walked most of the day along this irrigation canal
Beautiful wildflower along the irrigation canal
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Dramatic rock formations
Can you see the fisherman on t he rock?
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Cataplana--like a fish stew, and very yummy!
Lisbon, Portugal
Salema Beach---not too many beach-goers...
Dancing group in the St.Anthony's Day parade
People gathering iin Main Square iin anticipation of the Marchas Paradas
Left over decorations from the St. Anthony's Day celebration
Miguel, our passionate walking tour guide
The narrow streets of the Alfama
Decorations for the St. Anthony's Day Fiesta
Plumbing on the outside--now that's a novel concept
Plaza in the Baixa-Chiado district
Graffiti is everywhere....
Aginjinha is a cherry liqueur that locals drink in small shots. This place sells single shots that you can enjoy as you pass by.
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A gate to pass through on the hike down from PenaPalace in. Sintra
Pena Palace in Sintra
The Garden's of Pena Palace in Sintra hold many surprises
Monastery in Sintra-stunning!
Beautiful gardens of Pena Palace
A tourist is caught in the web.. Art display in the gardens of Pena Palace.
Trindade Cervejeria--note the tile work!
The King of the Castle--Moonastery Ruins in Sintra
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Cristo Rei in Lisbon
Pinhao, Portugal
Dinner in the wine cellar at La Quinta de. La Rosa
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We we rewarded for losing the trail with this view
We knew we were back on the trial to Provesende when we came upon a fountain the welcomed thirsty hikers! I
Morning writing session on the deck of Quinta de la Rosa
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Enjoying a Rabelo Boat tour of the Duoro River
Two happy wine tasters at Quinta Bomfin
Len added eddects to this photo of a Rabelo boat on the Duror River
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Morning view off our deck at Quinta de la Rosa
View from our Quiinta
Historic train station at Pinhao
Porto, Portugal
Len enjoying an evening beverage on out front "deck"
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The Duoro River and the Ribeira District
Rabeno boat moored for "show" along the waterfront
View of the old town looking towards to Duoro River
The rooftops of the Old Town of Porto
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He caught a "yummy" eel for his dinner
Tapas on the "balconey" beside our apartment--notice the water gun...can you guess its purpose?
