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Fado In Chiado

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Fado In Chiado. Fado show in Lisbon, Portugal

Fado is a traditional genre of Portuguese music known for its expressive and melancholic character, often reflecting themes of longing and the hardships of everyday life. It originated in the early 19th century in Lisbon and is typically performed by a solo singer accompanied by guitars.

We experienced a Fado show at a venue in Lisbon called Fado In Chiado, so named because it is located in the Chiado neighborhood.

Fado In Chiado. Fado show in Lisbon, Portugal
Fado In Chiado. Fado show in Lisbon, Portugal

In my review I wrote: “I’m no expert on Fado, but our experience at Fado In Chiado was excellent. The venue is very intimate and provides good viewing and the acoustics ensure good listening. There was just enough English narration that we were able to follow along with the stories. It was recommended to us by friends and I would certainly recommend it to anyone looking to experience Fado.”

Fado In Chiado. Fado show in Lisbon, Portugal
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In Color

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Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazareth Church in Nazare, Portugal

We’re home and in the process of catching up on home stuff. I’m working on picking and processing my 6600+ photos, so while I do that I’ll just randomly post ones I find interesting. Eventually I will have them in a more cohesive order.

These are two very similar photos from two churches in two different places, but I thought they would make a nice pairing.

Colorful light through stained glass windows. The Mosque-Cathedral Monumental Site of Cordoba, Spain
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Postcard From Girona, Spain

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Colorful houses along the River Onyar in Girona, Spain

This past Sunday we visited Girona and Figueres, Spain.

Girona is a city in Spain’s northeastern Catalonia region, beside the River Onyar. It’s known for its medieval architecture, walled Old Quarter (Barri Vell) and the Roman remains of the Força Vella fortress. Landscaped gardens line the Passeig Arqueològic, a walkway following the Old Quarter’s medieval walls, which include watchtowers with sweeping views.

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Postcard From Montserrat

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Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, Spain

Kathy & I took a tour to Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey from Barcelona. It was an awe inspiring trip, and the views were incredible. We’re piling up the stories and the photos but they will need to wait until we get started on our way back home! We rejoin our ship on Tuesday and should be home on December 7.

We’re tired and looking forward to getting back to ‘familiar territory’ but are having a blast! 🙂

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Postcard From The Alhambra

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The Alhambra in Grenada, Spain

Thanks to the sound advice of good friend and blog follower James, we made a point of taking a guided tour of La Alhambra in Granada, Spain. It is one of the must-see attractions in this country, and it did not disappoint. I’ve got a bunch of photos from our visit, but this will have to do for now.

We made it to Valencia yesterday. All’s well here in the center city, although we saw lots of signs of the recent flooding on our way here.

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Postcard From Cordoba, Spain

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Roman Bridge In Cordoba, Spain

Sunrise in Cordoba this time of year is a civilized 8am, so it was pretty easy to get out early and grab this shot of the Roman Bridge.

Cordoba is a beautiful little place with lots of history and interesting architecture. While here we spent a day at the Alhambra in Granada and also visited the Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba. Those will be the subject of future posts!

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Postcard From Lisbon, Portugal

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Street car along R. de São Pedro de Alcântara in Lisbon, Portugal

We’ve been in Lisbon for a few days, and in fact will be moving on to Spain tomorrow. I made this photograph of a street car along R. de São Pedro de Alcântara near the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara park and viewpoint. Streetcars, trolleys and funiculars are popular with tourists and locals alike, and they attract budding photographers of all skill (and situational awareness!) levels.

Portugal has been wonderful! We’re looking forward to Spain, but have really enjoyed our time here.