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August 8th 2015
Published: August 8th 2015
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History is everywhere in Portugal. The casual tourist would never suspect that desolate, forbidding Cape St Vincent, Europe’s most south-westerly point of land, was the site of two of the most significant events in modern history. What happened there six centuries ago led to the discovery of the world as we know it today. Before then only the bravest of sailors dared to venture beyond the “Pil... Read Full Entry



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Hi, everyone. I am a retired Canadian senior, living in Ottawa. My dear wife Margo and I used to love to travel just about everywhere, especially as “snowbirds” in the winter. Although we can no longer travel for medical reasons, I've been travelling and taking photos for many years, so I still want to share some tales and photos from our vast collection. with you. Cheers, Eh? ... full info
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It's a long way down; yet Drake's ships' cannons were able to reach this highIt's a long way down; yet Drake's ships' cannons were able to reach this high
It's a long way down; yet Drake's ships' cannons were able to reach this high
Here's a rather forlorn restored sentry box.Here's a rather forlorn restored sentry box.
Here's a rather forlorn restored sentry box.
commemorative column dedicated jointly by the Presidents of Portugal and Brazilcommemorative column dedicated jointly by the Presidents of Portugal and Brazil
commemorative column dedicated jointly by the Presidents of Portugal and Brazil
After exploring the 12 hectare (30 acre) grounds, a rest is in orderAfter exploring the 12 hectare (30 acre) grounds, a rest is in order
After exploring the 12 hectare (30 acre) grounds, a rest is in order
around the western Algarvearound the western Algarve
around the western Algarve
Fishing and Portugal are synomymousFishing and Portugal are synomymous
Fishing and Portugal are synomymous
'Fun', when the wind isn't too strong.'Fun', when the wind isn't too strong.
'Fun', when the wind isn't too strong.
Vila do Bispo church, where Henry often worshippedVila do Bispo church, where Henry often worshipped
Vila do Bispo church, where Henry often worshipped
some local chapels (Try your luck at reading Portuguese).some local chapels (Try your luck at reading Portuguese).
some local chapels (Try your luck at reading Portuguese).
Notice how clean the streets are !Notice how clean the streets are !
Notice how clean the streets are !
Since joining the EEC in 1986, infrastructure has greatly improved.Since joining the EEC in 1986, infrastructure has greatly improved.
Since joining the EEC in 1986, infrastructure has greatly improved.
beginning of a wind farm near Sagresbeginning of a wind farm near Sagres
beginning of a wind farm near Sagres
the constantly-changing sunsets at the Capethe constantly-changing sunsets at the Cape
the constantly-changing sunsets at the Cape
The tall ship Sagres; photo courtesy Corel GalleriesThe tall ship Sagres; photo courtesy Corel Galleries
The tall ship Sagres; photo courtesy Corel Galleries



9th August 2015
140 ft ''mariners compass'' just inside the entrance

Rainyb
Lorraine Brecht

We were there too! I do remember that huge compass.
9th August 2015
After exploring the 12 hectare (30 acre) grounds, a rest is in order

Rainyb
Lorraine Brecht

Nice photo of you Fred ;o)
9th August 2015
Notice how clean the streets are !

Rainyb
Lorraine Brecht

Great photo!
9th August 2015
Since joining the EEC in 1986, infrastructure has greatly improved.

Rainyb
Lorraine Brecht

I love that bridge. there are more of them around the world now incl BC ;o)
9th August 2015
beginning of a wind farm near Sagres

Rainyb
Lorraine Brecht

That's new since I was there. A wind farm makes sense in that location LOL
9th August 2015
The tall ship Sagres; photo courtesy Corel Galleries

Rainyb
Lorraine Brecht

It's a beaut!

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