tiny pink carousel
ancient fortress protecting the country from sea invaders
Tiago explains how Spain and Portugal had such a powerful relationship in the Middle Ages
that they agreed to sign treaties to split the world in half
at the westernmost point of europe
in a cloudy microclimate
on a cliff overlooking the sea
in a place
the portuguese once believed to be the end of the world.
—
‘my destination is no longer a place, rather a new way of seeing.’
-marcel proust
—
portugal, summer 2024
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Tiny can be beautiful, and history is always worth learning at any age.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It really helped me to understand in a new way
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A lovely post. That fort is incredible.
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Our history is very long and profound, Portugal too…
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You are not wasting any time! Keep busy. You can rest when you return home.
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Right- we take breaks during day and tired at night
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Lovely photos Beth. 💞💞💞
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Looks like you are making your days count! There is so much to know and learn our lives should be five times as long. But we have to work within our own unknown time span! Peace and joy!
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thanks, clay and I’m just soaking it all up
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When I saw your first picture, I thought you were in Bermuda! But then I went back and read your previous posts – how exciting to be in Portugal. In a strange coincidence, I was at an event last night and one of my friends told me that I need to put Portugal at the top of my travel destinations list. It seems like you are having a wonderful time. The grilled ham and cheese reminds me of the choices in Irish pubs!
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it is absolutely amazing for many reasons and yes to the pub food!
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How exciting. Lovely photos. You’re living it up, Beth. So happy for you 👏🏽 . Enjoy dear friend. Hope it’s not too hot.
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just fully living every day, spicy hot, but not too
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It’s exciting to see you learn so much, Beth!
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Fabulous pic’s and thanks for the history lesson Beth …
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my pleasure, Ivor
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Terrific post! I actually thought your blog would go quiet until you returned home.
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all part of the adventure –
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Lovely pictures. Great quote!
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Lovely pictures. Great quote!
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thanks, pam
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Wowza…history lessons, “divide the world in half’…a grotto, a seaside fortress. So good – every bit, Beth! 🥰
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you know how some days are -)
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Learning is my favorite thing. Thank you.
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me too, Jim –
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I love that quote. Great photos, Beth!
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thanks, Miriam!
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You’re welcome, Beth!
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I wonder what we think we know now that will prove to be wrong! Such a great perspective lesson. Thanks, Beth!
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perhaps things about space
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I love the little carousel. And I had never stopped to think that Portugal was the furthest west point in Europe. Fascinating.
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we are all always learning-
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Love the history and the images!
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thanks, John
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Wonderful photos and story.
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thank you
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Looking great, enjoy ♥
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<3
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That fortress is impressive. Happy adventuring, learning and enjoying.
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in the time it was built is was incredibly important to have a fortress by the sea
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So beautiful!
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thank you, becky
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Just got home from a brief trip, but I never went to a cool place like Portugal. I bet you’re having the time of your life.
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every trip anywhere is a cool trip –
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My goodness. You are in paradise!
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So much beauty
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Oh, yes! 😍
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Neat photos! I especially like the shot of the fortress jutting out into the water :)
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Thanks,Dave. They said the country had to have an aggressive looking fortress to give the image of great strength and power
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What a splendid place, Beth. I enjoyed the photos and poem very much. Hugs.
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thanks so much, teagen
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Dear Beth
What a great Proust quote! 👍 👍 We love Proust and try to see in a new way.
Happy weekend
The Fab Four of Cley
:-) :-) :-) :-)
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wonderful, and you too
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🙏 🙏
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