our little studio in Burgau, Casa Pedro

The Algarve Coast - Burgau, Portugal

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January 2nd 2011
An internet connection in Burgau was non-existent and even back in Spain now we're having a hard time keeping one going long enough to post anything of significant length...so there is a little catching up to do... Our arrival in Burgau, Portugal came after a long day that started with having to sort out a credit card that our credit card company had lovingly put a hold on, concerned as they ... read more

Europe » Portugal » Algarve » Burgau

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Following its heyday as a world power during the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal lost much of its wealth and status with the destruction of Lisbon in a 1755 earthquake, occupation during the Napoleonic Wars, and the independence in 1822 of Brazil a... ... read more