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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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Portugal 2024 – Nazaré

Posted on September 28, 2024 by herktrav

We woke up refreshed and ready to move on to Nazaré. Nazaré is just a a short distance from Tomar and is located right on the western coastline of Portugal. In the summertime, it’s a beach town. It’s also a … 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 – Strolling through Tomar

Posted on September 24, 2024 by herktrav

We woke up excited to get out and explore the town. We began our walk by stepping outside of our hotel. We are located along the town square called Praça do República. In the center of the square is a … Continue reading →

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Portugal 2024 – Tomar

Posted on September 24, 2024 by herktrav

At long last, we’ve made it to Tomar. Having been interested in the Templar Knights for ages, we’ve had the opportunity to visit quite a few locations associated with their history: Temple Church in London, Domme and Paris in France … 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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