As the sun began to wane, we arrived at the enchanting Moon Hill Hostel, our home for the night. After settling in, we ventured out to explore the picturesque Vila de Sintra, renowned for itsRead more
Common travel story. Sintra is a town known for its castles. We visited three today. As expected: Unique architecture, money, powerful people, turrets, gardens, views, fancy beds. All interesting andRead more
Unlike a trip with a tour company, we had a modest breakfast this morning. We had coffee with toast, a banana, and a cereal bar. Out the door by 6:50 and only one false start as I returned to getRead more
Wir entdeckten ein kleines Vogelnest mit kleinen hungrigen Vögeln. Die Mutter kam immer angeflogen und brachte den Kleinen ihre Versorgung.
Dann entdeckten wir ein kleines Museum mit Statuen.Read more
It seems like every town in Portugal has its own pastry specialty - in Sintra, it's the travesseiro. I had one of the flaky, almond-cream filled pastries at Piriquita, the bakery which invented them.Read more
You might also know this place by the following names:
Largo Rainha Dona Amélia, Largo Rainha Dona Amelia
Traveler Looks so fun
Traveler Pecans? What tha?
Traveler That’s an almond cake Mr. Andrew!
Traveler There are some long almonds on that cake.