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Overlooking the picturesque beachside resort village of Nazare.
Overlooking the picturesque beachside resort village of Nazare. 		World Cup fever!! In a crowded Aveiro park, loyal fans cheer a Portugal goal against Mexico. Participating in the countrywide enthusiasm of Portugal's march to the semi-finals has been an amazing cultural experience.
World Cup fever!! In a crowded Aveiro park, loyal fans cheer a Portugal goal against Mexico. Participating in the countrywide enthusiasm of Portugal's march to the semi-finals has been an amazing cultural experience.
Houses along the Costa Nova beach resort maintain their traditional exterior patterns and colors.
Houses along the Costa Nova beach resort maintain their traditional exterior patterns and colors. 		The scenic coastline of Portugal's Costa Nova area.
The scenic coastline of Portugal's Costa Nova area. 		It seems the Mens line is always shorter.
It seems the Mens line is always shorter.
The beautiful town of Amarante in the lower section of the Douro River Valley in northcentral Portugal.
The beautiful town of Amarante in the lower section of the Douro River Valley in northcentral Portugal. 		The world famous wine growing region along the Douro River.
The world famous wine growing region along the Douro River. 		Pre-historic drawings in the Coa Valley.
Pre-historic drawings in the Coa Valley.
Our guide explains the drawings and speculates on the origins of the art.
Our guide explains the drawings and speculates on the origins of the art. 		The main plaza at Sao Joao da Pesqueira. We would see Peter and Paul playing futbol here at all hours of the day or night.
The main plaza at Sao Joao da Pesqueira. We would see Peter and Paul playing futbol here at all hours of the day or night. 		Sao Joao da Pesqueira is famous for producing top grapes for use in port wine.
Sao Joao da Pesqueira is famous for producing top grapes for use in port wine.
Street of the Cats in Sao Joao da Pesqueira
Street of the Cats in Sao Joao da Pesqueira 		Overlooking the town of Lamego from one of the many levels in the staircase going up the hill
Overlooking the town of Lamego from one of the many levels in the staircase going up the hill 		Fernindinha and Therese pause on the incredible staircase up to the church on the hill in Lamego to examine tile work.
Fernindinha and Therese pause on the incredible staircase up to the church on the hill in Lamego to examine tile work.
Statues of the three children are in the foreground to the church in Fatima
Statues of the three children are in the foreground to the church in Fatima 		The tree in which Mary appeared to the three children.
The tree in which Mary appeared to the three children. 		Fatima
Fatima
Peter begins his pilgrimage in Fatima.
Peter begins his pilgrimage in Fatima. 		The tiled exterior of St. Carman church in Porto
The tiled exterior of St. Carman church in Porto 		A friendly
A friendly "introduction" tap of the mallet is part of the festivites during Sao Joao do Porto.
The Douro River in Porto. On the opposite bank is where all the famous Port wine distribution centers are located.
The Douro River in Porto. On the opposite bank is where all the famous Port wine distribution centers are located. 		Walking the backstreets of Porto during the Sao Joao do Porto festivel.
Walking the backstreets of Porto during the Sao Joao do Porto festivel. 		Midnight fireworks dazzle the Porto skyline during the Sao Joao da Porto Festivel.
Midnight fireworks dazzle the Porto skyline during the Sao Joao da Porto Festivel.
The Knights Templar ensignia is throughout the Convento Christo in Tomar
The Knights Templar ensignia is throughout the Convento Christo in Tomar 		The beautiful and symteric exterior hallways of Tomar
The beautiful and symteric exterior hallways of Tomar 		The Convento Christo front façade communicates many silent words.
The Convento Christo front façade communicates many silent words.
Inside the sancutary area where the Knights Templar held there meetings.
Inside the sancutary area where the Knights Templar held there meetings. 		The famous back facade of the Convento Christo
The famous back facade of the Convento Christo 		Therese is splashed with some late afternoon sun as she walks through the interior of the Convento Christo
Therese is splashed with some late afternoon sun as she walks through the interior of the Convento Christo