Tag Archives: UNESCO

Portugal ~ Lisbon and Sintra

May 22nd – Lisbon and Sintra, Spain Today’s tour of Lisbon highlighted the variety of heritage and styles that makes this one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Starting with a walk through the cobbled alleys of Alfama, the seaman’s quarter and  a … Continue reading

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Portugal – Evora City Tour, Kissing Stones, and a Lot of Bones

May 21st – Evora, Portugal This morning we appreciated a guided tour of Evora, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. I got a kick out of our guide calling the cross walks zebras… The black and white stones are so common in the … Continue reading

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Portugal ~ A Photographers Worst Nightmare, Convent of Christ, Castelo de Vide and Wildflowers

May 20th – Convent of Christ and Castelo de Vide, Portugal We started the day in Tomar with a visit to the hilltop Convent of Christ with its famous Manueline window. The convent was founded by the Knights Templar in 1118. Following the dissolution of … Continue reading

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Portugal ~ Coimbra and Surprising Fatima

May 19th – Coimbra and Fatima, Portugal Convento de Santa Cruz do Buçaco is a former Carmelite monastery in the Mata Nacional do Buçaco (Buçaco forest). Built in 1628, it was closed in 1834 at the end of the Portuguese Civil War when all … Continue reading

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Stairway to Heaven

May 18th ~ Medieval Portugal Tour Editors note: In “Real Time” I am now recovered from my cold and a week has passed by in the blink of an eye. I simply needed to conserve my energy, go to bed early, enjoy … Continue reading

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Porto ~ Our introduction to Portugal

May 15th ~ Porto, Portugal This is our first time in Portugal and we find it easy to get around. Arriving a few days ago, we hopped on the metro right at the airport and were able to get within … Continue reading

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Explore the Mystical and Magical City of Marrakesh with us

May 7th  – Medina of Marrakesh and the Bahia Palace, Morocco Marrakesh, the “Red City” or “City of Ochre”, is exotic and historical. It sucks you into her bosom and fills you with wonder and awe. Around every corner awaits another alleyway … Continue reading

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Ait Ben Haddou and a 350 Mile Bus Ride to Marrakesh

May 6th ~ Visit Ait Ben Haddou, Travel to Marrakesh, Morocco It was confirmed this morning that the road to Marrakesh is still closed due to the mud slide. What does that mean for us? Well, that translates into an EXTRA 200 … Continue reading

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Fez – Try not to get lost in the medina

May 2nd ~ The Medina of Fez In 2007 we took a ferry from Spain and spent a whirlwind day in Tangiers. I had been enchanted by the colorful bazar marketplace. Having an opportunity to return to Morocco and have … Continue reading

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Rabat, Morocco ~ What do Eels, Cats and Hard Boiled Eggs Have in Common?

And just in case the fertility thing works, the next item seems to be a perfect match… Continue reading

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