Welcome

Hi everyone. Well here we go. As you all know - this has been my dream holiday for a long time now. I hope you enjoy this trip as well. I hope to see the "real" Portugal and share this with you all.

I will try to update you regularly on where I am and what I have seen. I will also give you a brief history of places I see. I am also going to try to speak Portuguese as much as possible. Mas só falo um pouco de português.

I am on a mission to discover the essence of Portugal. Portugal's history - both glorious and sometimes not so glorious - has fascinated me for years. I hope you find this trip informative and fun.

Just a short note to acknowledge that this trip is a result of the passing of my mother, and she will be remembered throughout this adventure.

My first stop is Lisbon (Lisboa).

Friday, May 16, 2008

Mafra - Bell Towers

I forgot to mention the bell towers in the Mafra Palace. There are two towers with the worlds biggest collection of bells (92 in total). When the Flemish bell-founders queried the extravagant order for a carrillon of bells, Dom joao is said to have doubled the order and paid in advance. Show off!!!
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