Finally to the relief of everyone (and my aunt in particular!) this is the final batch of pictures from our Portuguese adventure. Above is a cute water wheel from Azenhas do Mar that I forgot to post earlier and below are a few kitsch souvenirs for sale near Boca do Inferno. We nipped back to theContinue reading “Final glimpses”
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Traditional Portuguese market
Next up on our Portuguese jaunt are of a traditional market in Cascais. First up we sample a sweet regional speciality – Ginjinha or simply Ginja. It’s a portuguese liqueur made by infusing ginja berries, (sour cherry) in alcohol and adding sugar together with other ingredients. It’s served in an adorable little chocolate cup – hereContinue reading “Traditional Portuguese market”
Mafra Palace
On-route back to Cascais we take a flying visit to the Palace of Mafra, a monumental Baroque and Italianized Neoclassical palace-monastery. *Wikipedia alert* The imposing façade, built of local limestone, is 220 m long and faces the town of Mafra. At each end of the façade stands a square tower with a bulbous dome, suchContinue reading “Mafra Palace”