Sinatra? No Boca, SINTRA
Alrighty then, a place to visit for day trippers from Lisboa. Hop on the bus Gus...hey, this looks a bit like Disney World???
Bubs is getting very good at his "Whisper"...they called it a Vox on the River Cruise. Don't confuse Bubba please- he is having flashbacks of his Secret Service days a la earpiece.
Don't get any ideas about changing our tile Boca....yes a very fine example of the udder technique on the Iberian Peninsula. Loving the cloisters and so richly decorated....and a bit of eclecticism.
Now I could use that spit for a real BBQ..
And no, we are not going to redo the ceilings either. The town and castle were devastated several times during the Reconquest. The what? Let's hear it for the liberation. Thy must really have a cultural policy preserving the area's historical heritage. Hear that Middle East?
Alrighty then, a place to visit for day trippers from Lisboa. Hop on the bus Gus...hey, this looks a bit like Disney World???
Let's check out the castle. In the foothills of the Sintra Mountains. Lots of history happened here. Gothic, Egyptian, Moorish and of of course Renaissance- quite the combo. And quite the example of the various occupations of the many cultures. Must say, very sympathetic management and use of this very historic place. The Royal Palace is undoubtedly the dominant architectural feature of Sintra.
Bubs is getting very good at his "Whisper"...they called it a Vox on the River Cruise. Don't confuse Bubba please- he is having flashbacks of his Secret Service days a la earpiece.
Don't get any ideas about changing our tile Boca....yes a very fine example of the udder technique on the Iberian Peninsula. Loving the cloisters and so richly decorated....and a bit of eclecticism.
And no, we are not going to redo the ceilings either. The town and castle were devastated several times during the Reconquest. The what? Let's hear it for the liberation. Thy must really have a cultural policy preserving the area's historical heritage. Hear that Middle East?
This town is all about 19th century romantic architecture and landscapes. In addition to the Sintra Mountains and Sintra-Cascais Nature Park , the place is dotted with royal retreats, estates, castles and buildings from the 8th and 9th centuries. Boca has visions of visiting again...And yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The old town is filled with wandering alleys- lined with bakeries, craft shops and quirky boutiques. winding ascents lead to various landmarks. Annie, help me hold her back.
Boca, Sardines are a part of the Fado experience.
Sardines??
Fado and Flamenco are 2 very different musical genres, however they are related. And we were able to experience the fado tonight- flamenco show down the road. They are related not only by geographical proximity, but by the expression of the deepest feelings that a human can accommodate. We hop over to a small family owned restaurant- it's all about the sardines- to taste local fare and hear a "fado". But first, when in Rome....
Annie, what the hey, don't they de-bone for de-Boca??
Ok, I must say these jumbo Sardines are quite tasty.
Our tour director Joe, said Fado was formed by the soul of the Portuguese people-originating on the streets of Lisbon. Although very different musically (Flamenco and Fado) both are the ultimate expression of two related cultures, united by the border and a shared history.
The fado originated from the people and very much popular poetry in these parts. It's all about the passion of the soul Pleep. Is it a form of folk music? Kinda. The tragic lyrics of the fado are full of sadness, of what could have been. Oh whoa is me. Talk about revealing the soul. Uowza!
Annie, what the hey, don't they de-bone for de-Boca??
Our tour director Joe, said Fado was formed by the soul of the Portuguese people-originating on the streets of Lisbon. Although very different musically (Flamenco and Fado) both are the ultimate expression of two related cultures, united by the border and a shared history.
The fado originated from the people and very much popular poetry in these parts. It's all about the passion of the soul Pleep. Is it a form of folk music? Kinda. The tragic lyrics of the fado are full of sadness, of what could have been. Oh whoa is me. Talk about revealing the soul. Uowza!
Does singing one increase one's life expectancy (here it is 80.6)? Nothing like sharing not only your ideology but also your wounds...is there such a thing as a cheerful Fado Joe?
It originated in the 18th century and still going strong...the yearning of the soul linked to the history of Lisbon....and has become quite the tourist attraction. Is this the Portuguese version of country and western????
I can see why CNN called Lisboa "one cool city". Lots of nightlife, great cuisine (yes world's best custard tarts), beaches and castles, great design in architecture (old and new), enough art to be interesting and fascinating streets. Who knew? Rock on Lisboa- very cool.
I can see why CNN called Lisboa "one cool city". Lots of nightlife, great cuisine (yes world's best custard tarts), beaches and castles, great design in architecture (old and new), enough art to be interesting and fascinating streets. Who knew? Rock on Lisboa- very cool.
