Tag Archives: History

2025 France – Month by month, week by week!

Posted on April 28, 2025 by herktrav

🎶 “Time Passages”, “Time in a Bottle”, “Time of the Season” – Al Stewart, Jim Croce and The Zombies, along with so many others, knew that time just marches on and waits for nobody. We’re just about four months away … 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 – Our Templar Crusade

Posted on September 26, 2024 by herktrav

Our Templar Crusade was not a holy war or battle; ours was a campaign to learn. We journeyed to Tomar and found a learned individual to help us to understand the history of the Order and to dispel some of … Continue reading →

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Portugal 2024 – Coimbra to Tomar

Posted on September 23, 2024 by herktrav

It was time to move on again. We enjoyed our time in Coimbra, but we’re moving south again. Our next destination was just an hour’s drive, though we made it a little longer in two ways. Our driver Miguel lives … Continue reading →

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Portugal 2024 – Coimbra

Posted on September 23, 2024 by herktrav

Coimbra is a University town with much more to see than just the university, although that is pretty impressive. To get from our hotel to the university, we basically had to walk uphill. When you’re lucky, the street flattens for … Continue reading →

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Portugal 2024 – Porto Pt 5

Posted on September 19, 2024 by herktrav

Our last day in Porto was another exploration day for us. By the time we cleaned up and dressed, we decided to just head out and grab some lunch. We have so many places to choose from within a two … Continue reading →

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Portugal 2024 – Porto Pt 4

Posted on September 18, 2024 by herktrav

After our wonderful day in the upper level of Porto, it was time to venture down along the river side. We woke up to an odd haze in the skies and a funky smell in the lobby when we went … Continue reading →

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Portugal 2024 – Porto Pt 3

Posted on September 17, 2024 by herktrav

The beauty of being somewhere long enough to not have to rush around chaotically is wonderful. Today, we explored the upper part of town, the Dom Luis I Bridge and the upper part of Villa Nova de Gaia. With our … Continue reading →

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Portugal 2024 – The Knights Templar and Us

Posted on March 25, 2024 by herktrav

I’ve had a few questions and comments about our itinerary. Specifically, what’s up with our fascination with the Knights Templar. Who are the Knights Templar? Are they a Portuguese boy band? No! I’ve been fascinated by the Knights Templar since … Continue reading →

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