Starting our castle town circle
27 października 2022, Portugalia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °CWe had a long day of travel yesterday, but I got a few hours sleep on the plane and by 10:30 in the morning we were in our rental car and had dropped off a suitcase at the Marriott for my teaching Czytaj więcej
Nils Jacobsen Whow, Laurie, a lot of sightseeing for the day on which you arrived. How many castles did the Dukes of Braganca have, apparently even befor they became kings? I thought they were from way north in Portugal?
Laurie Reynolds Well, I did not take the tour so I don’t know the answer. They also had a palace in Guimaraes, which was on my camino this year, and I think I remember that that was the residence of the first Duque de Braganza. Then they moved here (Vila Vicosa) in the early 16C. I don’t know what the connection is between the city of Braganza and these duques. There is still one today and he claims to be Portugal’s king in waiting. Bad history lesson , sorry.
Laurie, you amaze me! After that long flight you're already out sightseeing and sharing your beautiful pictures with us. Wishing you and Joe a wonderful time and will look forward to seeing your posts.
Laurie Reynolds Wow, hi Joyce!!!!!