Convent of Christ - A Photo Montage
The presence of the Knights Templar was prolific in Portugal. Their headquarters in Tomar is a beautiful combination of Christian and...
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Sona Schmidt-Harris
- Dec 20, 2021
- 1 min
Castelo de Almoural - A Montage
On the islet of Almoural lie the remains of the the Knights Templar castle, Castelo de Almoural. The Visigoths and the Romans also...
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Sona Schmidt-Harris
- Dec 13, 2021
- 1 min
A Journey to Fatima
I had the privilege of visiting Fatima on December 12, 2021. Enjoy the photos. A statue commemorating a visitation to children, Lucia,...
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Sona Schmidt-Harris
- Nov 29, 2021
- 1 min
Sagres, Portugal Area - A Photo Montage
It's Montage Monday! Enjoy these images of Sagres and Burgau, Portugal. Stunning bluff touches the sea in Burgau, Portugal (Photo by...
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Sona Schmidt-Harris
- Nov 27, 2021
- 2 min
Sagres, Portugal - Sacred to Surfers, Saints, and Prince Henry the Navigator
The village of Sagres (a derivative of “sacred”) is the most southwesterly town in all of continental Europe. Sacred to surfers, saints,...
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Sona Schmidt-Harris
- Nov 19, 2021
- 1 min
The Villa in the Vines - A Photo Montage
I thought that I would let photos do most of the "talking" regarding our final days at The Villa in the Vines where we stayed in Palmela,...
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Sona Schmidt-Harris
- Nov 15, 2021
- 3 min
Return to Azeitao
Though we are staying in Palmela, we drive into Azeitao periodically which is about 13 kilometers (eight miles) away. It is where we...
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Sona Schmidt-Harris
- Nov 7, 2021
- 2 min
The Villa in the Vines
We are staying at Quinta do Vento, a gorgeous villa in Palmela within the Setủbal District of Portugal. We are in the middle of a...
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Sona Schmidt-Harris
- Oct 26, 2021
- 1 min
Whispering in the Pines Near Azeitão, Portugal
The term, “whispering in the pines” has been used so much it is probably a cliché. Still, there is really no better word to describe the...
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