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Thursday, April 20, 2023

Logos Travel—Visiting Praia de São Roque for Surfing

People came surfing in the early morning

There are many beaches (Portuguese:  Praia) around Logos, Portugal.  Praia de São has a wide expense of beach.  Some people came here for dog walking; others for surfing.


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The below photos were taken on 01/08/2023 and in the early morning.  

View seen on the way to Praia de São Roque

Most people walked their dogs on the beach









A teacher led three beginning surfers

Some people came for surfing and others came for dog walking

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Lisbon Travel―Visiting Praça do Comércio and Its Nearby Areas

Praça do Comércio facing the Tagus (Tejo) to the South

Praça do Comércio (or Town Center⭐⭐) is the most magnificent plaza in Lisbon, and one of the highlights of the city.[1]
The plaza reflected the wealth and ambitions of Portugal during the late 18th century. It was here that captains and merchants would plan perious sea-voyages to Brazil, India and South East Asia and then trade their goods on returning.
 

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The following photos were taken between January 2nd and 3rd, 2023, on both of which the weather was sunny. As these dates fell within the New Year holiday period, all the Christmas lights remained lit on the streets.

Day View

Carmo Convent (Museu Arqueológico do Carmo)

Carmo Convent (Museu Arqueológico do Carmo)

Castelo de S. Jorge in the background


Castelo de S. Jorge in the background

Early morning with very few people on the street

Santa Justa Lift

Praça do Comércio

Arco da Rua Augusta

Lisbon Cruise Port - Jardim do Tabaco Quay


Evening Views


Praça do Comércio

Cais das Colunas (with Ponte 25 de Abril in the background)



Seafood display window at the front of a restaurant

Praça do Rossio






References

  1. The Praça do Comércio, Lisbon


A Journey Through Time: Unveiling the Grandeur of Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle, seen from the north; (l to r) Upper Ward, Middle Ward, Round Tower, St George's Chapel, Lower Ward and Curfew Tower (By WyrdLight.com, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link)

Windsor Castles ⭐⭐⭐is a popular tourist attraction, a venue for hosting state visits, and was the main residence of Elizabeth II from 2011 to 2022.[1]
With its lavishly decorated State Apartments, beautiful castle grounds, and importance as the longest-occupied palace in Europe, Windsor Castle is worth it. You will also get to see the final resting place of Queen Elizabeth II, which is located in St. George's Chapel.
Note that photography and filming including wearable devices are not permitted inside the State Apartments or St George's Chapel. While photography is prohibited at the State Apartments and St. George's Chapel, you can take photos outside the Castle buildings.

Finally, as a reminder, don't forget to pick up your audio guide before proceeding to any of the exhibitions.

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The below photos were taken on 12/30/2022, a cloudy day.

Long queue to enter Windsor Castles


















St George's Chapel

St George's Chapel

St George's Chapel

Windsor Royal Station and its nearby shopping mall

References