On one end of a pedestrian walkway lined with shops and cafes is the Church of Santa Cruz. The other end of the walkway opens to a plaza and a beautiful view of the Mondego River. The plaza is filled with people at cafe tables complimented by a fountain and surrounded by wedding cake buildings. The first two kings of Portugal are buried in the … Continue reading Coimbra: The Town
During my exploratory trip to Portugal in May, I stayed for a few days in Coimbra. The town interested me because of the University of Coimbra and I was curious how its presence affected the culture and energy of the area. Considering it might be a good location to settle, I decided to take a look. The University of Coimbra (Universidade de Coimbra) is a … Continue reading Coimbra: The University
Four Friday Faves this week. I know, I said there would be five faves each Friday but my mind has been on… The Impeachment Hearings! Finally, Pelosi could no longer keep her finger in the dyke and relented to cries for an impeachment hearing. The first day, Wednesday, was awesome. I watched the first several hours and was impressed with the witnesses and the questioning … Continue reading It’s Fave Friday, November 15, 2019
Lost in Lisbon 