Sunday, February 04, 2018

Memory of a Short Visit to Lisbon




A man practices the art of adventure when he breaks the chain of routine and renews his life through reading new books, traveling to new places, making new friends, taking up new hobbies and adopting new viewpoints” ~Wilfred Peterson
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Jerónimos Monastery
Lisbon, Portugal







We were only in Lisbon for a few hours before we left for Fatima.  But while we were there we were able to see some very memorable sites.  The monument to Henry the Navigator was incredible.  We were able to tour the Church of Santa Maria that is part of Jeronimos Monastery.  The view of the city was inspiring.  I do love history and Portugal's is most interesting.




Relief of Henry the Navigator Monument


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Thanks be to God!

Cathy

21 comments:

  1. definitely 'memorable sights' and gorgeous photography!

    Happy Week ahead to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  2. Wow!! You're taking us on an incredible journey!

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    1. Darn. . .I should have made it clear this was a memory post. This all took place last March. I've been just going through photos of past journeys preparing for the one to the Holy Land. They have been so much fun and I have learned so very much! Thank you!!!

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  3. Hello, lovely images from Lisbon. The monument statue and monastery are just beautiful. Thanks for sharing your trip! Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!

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  4. Thanks for sharing your beautiful memories in mosaic. Happy you dropped by my blog today Cathy

    Much💟love

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  5. Hi Cathy, loved seeing your photographs of Lisbon today, they brought back happy memories of our visit to Portugal several years ago.
    Happy Mosaic Monday!
    Maggie

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  6. Amazing history to view - great photos. What an opportunity to explore and enjoy!

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  7. Isn't it great how much you can see in a short time when you set your mind to it?! The Navigator Monument is most impressive.

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  8. Shame on me, but I don't know much of Portugal's history. Something for my "list" to keep my little grey cells working. I've been to Spain, but not Portugal. Lovely pics of Lisbon.

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  9. Thank you Cathy. It is so kind of you to share your adventures and travels with us.

    God bless.

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  10. Dear Cathy, oh how lovely! That monastery is breath-taking!

    My older sister took a pilgrimage to Fatima many years ago. To this day I think it was the most profound experience she's had spiritually.

    God bless you and keep you - safe travels to you and yours, always.

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  11. This sounds like it was a wonderful trip, Cathy. Spain and Portugal is on my bucket list as places I'd like to visit one day!

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  12. I love your quotation and the photos are fabulous. This is a place I've yet to visit so enjoyed seeing it through another's eyes.

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  13. Any time in Lisbon is welcome. I have Fatima in my bucket list, we just did not have enough time, although we thought we did.

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  14. Oh,Lisbon!
    I have not been there and have little history. The monument in the last photo is great!
    Thank you for taking us on the trip with you!

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  15. I love Lisbon! Fabulous shots.

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  16. I have never been there but would love to visit one day.

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  17. Portugal looks like an interesting place to visit one day. Glad you had a short visit to Lisbon.

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  18. Portugal is on my bucket list, reinforced by your pictures!

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  19. Looks like you were able to see several interesting things in your short stay! Wonderful shots!

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