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Chasing Light in Portugal

A faint light, filtering from beneath a room’s door, appeared as I ascended the staircase. Upon entering the room, sunlight streamed through a large bay window at a sharp angle. The window stood out as bright blue and white. The archway and alcove as golden brown. However, some locations remained without light.

Capturing light […]

One word for Tomar and Castle of the Knights Templar: Spectacular

Templar

Castle of the Knights Templar as the sun sets

Using the word spectacular when describing a place, person, or thing can prove dangerous. As it relates to Portugal, I will take the risk. The Castle of the Knights Templar and Convent of Christ is otherwise spectacular.

To reach the Castle of the […]

The Duero and Duoro are Dynamic and Dramatic

Dynamic

Duero and Duoro are names for a dynamic and dramatic European river. Regardless of the naming, the 554-mile waterway is rich in history, crucial economically, and replete with spectacular views and great-tasting wines.

The Duoro River at Peso da Regua

River and Its Wine

The Duero and Duoro River with […]