Party time in Lisbon!

So it's that time of the year again when Lisbon comes alive with all the summer festivities.  Lisbon is buzzing with tourists from all corners of the globe which makes the atmosphere even more exciting 😉😉  This time it was to celebrate Stº Antonio the patron saint of Lisbon.  Naturally I had to be there to join in the fun and taste the lovely food and drink their sangria, and I can tell you all it was absolutely delicious!  Come on over for a visit!

We have booked our stay!

Yes, we have finally booked our stay in London.  After consulting the possibilities on www.booking.com and www.airbnb.com we went with one on airbnb 😜  The price was very atractive and so was the location and what was offered.  The fact that all the reviews were also very good  contribuited to our final decision, so............. bring on Septmeber!

So if anyone is interested in getting a discount you are welcome to use my link....www.airbnb.com.br/c/filomenal57

Where to next is the question?

So fellow travellers I have come to the point where I'm at a cross-road regarding on where to go to next.  It has to be in Europe and I have 4 days, so nothing like the Maldives or Bali, although they're both in my bucket list 😜I also want to stay on a budget, so nothing  too luxurious thanks.  I've been thinking of London, Brussels or Praga.

Your views will be most welcome 😉

Day trip to Fatima

Here we took a day trip to visit the Shrine of our Lady of Fatima.  The town Fátima is  home to the Sanctuary of Fátima, a Catholic pilgrimage site. On the site there is a  Capelinha das Aparições which marks the spot where the Virgin Mary allegedly appeared in 1917 to three sheppard children. Other sacred sites include the Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Rosário, with its golden angels, and the modern church  Santíssima Trindade. Make time to also visit the wax museum which in our view is really worth the money ;)
Go to the site for info.  http://www.mucefa.pt

The prices are as follows:-
adults - (more than 12 years) 7,50€
children - (7 - 12 years) 4,50€
There is a 20% discount for.  seniors (more than 65 years), University students(more than 25 years) and there is a Family ticket (min 2 adults + 2 children)

And our lunch, which was excellent :P

Mosteiro da Batalha

One of the day trips we took to visit Mosteiro da Batalha here in Portugal.
Here's a bit of it's history taken from the site   http://www.mosteirobatalha.gov.pt

A Condensed History

The Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória, also known as the Monastery of Batalha is without doubt one of the most beautiful examples of Portuguese and European architecture.

This dazzling architectural ensemble was born out of a promise the King, João I, made in thanks for his victory at Aljubarrota, a battle fought on August 14, 1385, which assured him the throne and guaranteed independence for Portugal.

The construction took over 150 years, across various phases. This is the reason why one can find not only gothic style (for the most part), but also manualine style and some renaissance touches. A number of alterations were made to the initial project, resulting in a vast monastic complex that today includes a church, two cloisters with annexed dependencies and two royal pantheons, the Founder’s Chapel and the Unfinished Chapels.

King João I gave it to the order of Saint Dominic, under the good auspices of Doctor João das Regras, chancellor of the kingdom, and Friar Lourenço Lampreia, confessor of the monarch.

In the Dominicans’ possession until the extinction of the religious orders in 1384, the monument was then incorporated within the Public Exchequer, and today it is a cultural, touristic and devotional Monument under the jurisdiction of IGESPAR, national Monument also declared World Heritage by UNESCO, in 1983.

Enjoy the photos and come and visit this beautiful Monastery!