Monthly Archives: October 2024

Portugal 2024 – Reflecting on our travels

Posted on October 22, 2024 by herktrav

We always reflect back on our trips when we get home, as well as answer the inevitable question: “What did you like best?”. We had many things that we talked about this time, which would indicate that we had a … Continue reading →

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Portugal 2024 – Lisbon Pt 4 – The End of the Journey

Posted on October 12, 2024 by herktrav

With just one day left, what better way to celebrate our journey through Portugal than with a nice dinner at a wonderful restaurant? To avoid the inevitable wind-blown and exhausted look, we took a taxi to the restaurant. The taxi … Continue reading →

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Portugal 2024 – Lisbon Pt 3

Posted on October 10, 2024 by herktrav

Monday morning arrived and the weather forecast was partially correct. We had some heavy rain overnight. However, now they are saying the day will be mostly sunny with just a short shower predicted. Having cancelled our tuk tuk tour, we … Continue reading →

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Portugal 2024 – Pt 2 – Our Last Weekend

Posted on October 8, 2024 by herktrav

Unbelievably, it’s our last weekend in Portugal. After a stretch of good weather, the rain has caught up with us. The overcast skies are one thing, but the rain makes the streets and sidewalks slick. We were able to sleep … Continue reading →

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Portugal 2024 – Lisbon Pt 1

Posted on October 6, 2024 by herktrav

The last leg of our adventure has arrived. Our driver arrived a few minutes early, but we were ready and waiting. Off we went to Lisbon. The drive took about forty-five minutes due to the traffic in the city. Lisbon … Continue reading →

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Portugal 2024 – Sintra finale

Posted on October 3, 2024 by herktrav

For our last full day in Sintra, we’re back to touring. Today we visited the Pena Palace on a guided tour. We used the company “Get Your Guide” once again and we were happy with our choice. Unfortunately, we have … Continue reading →

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Portugal 2024 – Sintra Pt 2

Posted on October 2, 2024 by herktrav

The early bird catches the worm and the early Herkeys caught a tuk-tuk up to the Quinta da Regaleira. Right on time, Ana arrived to whisk us up to our first tour site. There was an early chill in the … Continue reading →

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Portugal 2024 – Sintra Pt 1

Posted on October 1, 2024 by herktrav

We will be staying in Sintra for five nights. Everyone said one or two days is more than enough time to spend here…however, I disagree. We are staying at the Sintra Marmoris Camelia, just outside of the historic district. People … Continue reading →

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