Tag Archives: Scenery

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 – 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 – Visit to Braga and Guimaraes

Posted on September 19, 2024 by herktrav

We started the day at the ungodly hour of 6:15 AM to take showers and get dressed. Today we are going on a day tour to Braga and Guimaraes with the folks from Viator. We are scheduled to leave at … 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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France 2023 – Paris – Part Deux

Posted on October 8, 2023 by herktrav

We had a busy start to the morning as we had to get ready to catch our train back to Paris. In the meantime, Jan and Dave were going through the same routine in Avignon. We’d been in touch and … Continue reading →

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France 2023 – Burgundy – Fun in Savigny-les-Beaune

Posted on October 8, 2023 by herktrav

The last time we were in Burgundy, we didn’t leave time to visit Chateau de Savigny-les-Beaunes, which was disappointing. This time we vowed to visit and we were happy that we did. Chateau de Savigny-les-Beaune makes good wines, is a … Continue reading →

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France 2023 – Burgundy – Saturday Fun

Posted on October 5, 2023 by herktrav

We woke up a bit earlier so we could eat breakfast and then go explore the various stalls, as today was Market Day. Lots of vendors and lots of people -most seemingly enjoying all the interactions and sales. There was … Continue reading →

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France 2023 – Burgundy – Route des Grand Crus – Pt 2

Posted on October 1, 2023 by herktrav

As a refresher…On Monday we drove up to Gevrey-Chambertin and then headed backed to Beaune, passing through Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanée, Vougeot, Nuits St. George and Aloxe-Corton. While Jan and Dave headed off to Avignon for a few days, Sue and I … Continue reading →

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France 2023 – Épernay – Champagne Bubbles Abound

Posted on September 22, 2023 by herktrav

Paris was delightful, as always. Lots of fun, lots of people and a museum or two, plus some delicious meals. However it was time to move on. We booked a ride from Paris to Reims to avoid any possibility of … Continue reading →

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