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June 25th 2013
Published: June 28th 2013
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As promised much earlier we finally are getting the blog posting up from our side trip to Sintra when we were in Lisbon back in November 2012. Hard to believe it was that long ago, but in order to complete our journal for ourselves, we did want to be sure to include it- as they say, better late than never! For much of the summer Lisbon is a very hot and humid place. It was also the home of the P... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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Twin Chimneys of Palace of SintraTwin Chimneys of Palace of Sintra
Twin Chimneys of Palace of Sintra
The twin chimneys reach 33 meters (108 feet) tower over the town of Sintra’s historic center.
Massive ChimneyMassive Chimney
Massive Chimney
Another view of one of the chimney’s showing how massive it is.
Formal Garden - Palace of SintraFormal Garden - Palace of Sintra
Formal Garden - Palace of Sintra
Details Around WindowsDetails Around Windows
Details Around Windows
Here are some of the details around the windows of the Palacio de Sintra.
Impressive TowerImpressive Tower
Impressive Tower
Everywhere you look in Sintra there are impressive buildings such as this one with its blue detail on the tower.
Tower DetailTower Detail
Tower Detail
The blue on the tower makes it stand out when looking over the town of Sintra.
Another PalaceAnother Palace
Another Palace
Another one of the palaces (mansions) located in the town of Sintra.
Mansions GaloreMansions Galore
Mansions Galore
This area was definitely the place for the wealthy to spend their summers in "small" places like this.
The Use of Tile at the Water PipeThe Use of Tile at the Water Pipe
The Use of Tile at the Water Pipe
The water fountain is accented beautifully with tile.
The Regaleira PalaceThe Regaleira Palace
The Regaleira Palace
This was built between 1904-1910 and features Gothic pinnacles, gargoyles, capitals and an octagonal tower – quite impressive to see.
Along the WallAlong the Wall
Along the Wall
A view of the pavilion along the wall of the Regaleira Palace.
More Details of the PavilionMore Details of the Pavilion
More Details of the Pavilion
For the Wealthy of the TimeFor the Wealthy of the Time
For the Wealthy of the Time
Just a small place to call “home”.
A Small Part of the GardenA Small Part of the Garden
A Small Part of the Garden
A small part of the gardens at the Regaleira Palace.
Water FeatureWater Feature
Water Feature
Found this small park and waterfall on the walk up to the Regaleira Palace.
View Walking Through TownView Walking Through Town
View Walking Through Town
Just a street shot while walking around the town of Sintra.
Warm and ComfortableWarm and Comfortable
Warm and Comfortable
These cats seem to have found a nice warm place to sleep on this tile roof.
A 2nd Story GardenA 2nd Story Garden
A 2nd Story Garden
Looks like this dormer window is letting them have a few plants even though they are not on the ground floor.
Another Way to TravelAnother Way to Travel
Another Way to Travel
This is another way tourists can get around the town of Sintra if you do not want to walk up and down the hills.



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