Exploring the two Knights Templar sites in Castro Marim and Tomar were highlights of our last visit (from the US) in September. Highly recommend visiting both! I look forward to your posts - thank you for continuing to share your insights and experiences in your new home country!
Easy to see the standard pattern of Christians committing atrocities and heinous acts in the name of God (and mostly greed/power). Yet, heralded as "rich history" worthy of something other than what it is.
That sepia is really nice! Is that a filter? I also love that bit of history. It strikes me how different your surroundings are from where you came from in the US: very different history as well as a much longer history.
The beige skies really set off the natural beauty of the stone. I'm guessing this trip occurred during the desert sky phenomenon last week? I've yet to get out to explore my surroundings so thank you for sharing your outings. Every step is a step back in time.
Such a rich history in Portugal and the Knights Templar. I want to read that book!
I always learn something new and interesting from your writings. Thanks for the book recommendation!
Fascinating. Thank you.
What a wonderful insight! I’m totally enchanted with Portugal history. Thank you, Nancy
Exploring the two Knights Templar sites in Castro Marim and Tomar were highlights of our last visit (from the US) in September. Highly recommend visiting both! I look forward to your posts - thank you for continuing to share your insights and experiences in your new home country!
Thanks forbthe book recommendation. We also love it when a plan comes together.
Thank you for brightening this overcast morning in Serra da Estrela with a bit of history! Wondering where those Knights are today?:-).
Easy to see the standard pattern of Christians committing atrocities and heinous acts in the name of God (and mostly greed/power). Yet, heralded as "rich history" worthy of something other than what it is.
Cool info! Thanks
Enjoyed this post and the walk along the wall. Nothing like a visit to a museum of torture to wipe away any romanticizing notions. Yikes!
That sepia is really nice! Is that a filter? I also love that bit of history. It strikes me how different your surroundings are from where you came from in the US: very different history as well as a much longer history.
The beige skies really set off the natural beauty of the stone. I'm guessing this trip occurred during the desert sky phenomenon last week? I've yet to get out to explore my surroundings so thank you for sharing your outings. Every step is a step back in time.