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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

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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 […]

Capturing The Amazing Algarve

Portugal’s Algarve region is breathtaking. The variety in its terrain is surprising. It includes sunny white beaches, rocky coastlines, sea caves, steep cliffs, and a lush tree-covered countryside.

The Algarve is in southern Portugal, on the Atlantic. The coastline extends to the Spanish border. It stretches from Odeceixe in the northwest to Santo Antonio […]