My! you're well travelled this year! :) These photos are absolutely stunning. I've only ever been to the north of Portugal. Didn't realise there was such a strong Moorish influence further south. The final photo is my favourite. Is it door?
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Such beautiful use of light & shadow. I love the shapes of things that aren't literally there. And, can I say how obsessed I am with those hand shaped doorknockers? So obsessed. I love that one, the color, the age... So wonderful. Thanks for sharing!
Meg: You can have the window; I want the whole Palacio da Pena for my house! I fell head over heels for that building.
Bobbi: Thanks!
Sarah: Oh, you would have loved it, my friend.
Wendy: Thank you. Yes, that is the knocker on a door that we saw walking through town. I wanted to steal it and take it home, but I couldn't figure out how to fit it in my suitcase.
Ann: I thought of you immediately when I saw the knocker, because you always notice those architectural details and highlight them in your photography. I'm glad you like it.
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Hi Christina! Nice to meet you through the blogs and thanks for your advice on the eggplant. I did wait too long on a few and they were bitter and seedy. Looking forward to exploring your blog. I work not far from where you live (in lovely downtown Irwindale).
Right. I know where I want to go next...beautiful. You had fun?
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Those are nice pictures! It looks at least like you had a great time.
Why are you the lucky one that gets to travel so much around Europe! I wish I could do that. I haven't been to Portugal in almost 25 years. We were in Spain not too long ago...
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Oh my, these are truly fantastic! Thanks for sharing them!!!
NikkiPolani: Nice to meet you too! You work not far from where I work--the school where I work is closer to Irwindale than it is to Pasadena.
Lucy: I mostly had fun. A few glitches, but that is part of the story. I certainly loved what I saw.
Patrick: Thanks for the compliments. I'd love to go to Spain some time. As for why I'm traveling--I never expected to get to go to Portugal this summer, but I had to take the opportunity when it came up. I guess I married well! :)
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The final photo is my favourite. Is it door?
Bobbi: Thanks!
Sarah: Oh, you would have loved it, my friend.
Wendy: Thank you. Yes, that is the knocker on a door that we saw walking through town. I wanted to steal it and take it home, but I couldn't figure out how to fit it in my suitcase.
Ann: I thought of you immediately when I saw the knocker, because you always notice those architectural details and highlight them in your photography. I'm glad you like it.
Right. I know where I want to go next...beautiful. You had fun?
Why are you the lucky one that gets to travel so much around Europe! I wish I could do that. I haven't been to Portugal in almost 25 years. We were in Spain not too long ago...
Lucy: I mostly had fun. A few glitches, but that is part of the story. I certainly loved what I saw.
Patrick: Thanks for the compliments. I'd love to go to Spain some time. As for why I'm traveling--I never expected to get to go to Portugal this summer, but I had to take the opportunity when it came up. I guess I married well! :)
Kelly: You are most welcome!