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Back on the Bruce
I'm back in Tobermory for my annual fall solo trip. I'm here a little later than usual (Because of my trip to Lisbon) and it looks to be a really nice weekend for some hikes along the Bruce. I'm only here for two nights so I'm limited to only one major hike and that's...
On Home Turf
I've been back home for over a week, my jet lag is gone and I’m ready to get my hike on. Today that hike is at Bognor Marsh. Bognor Marsh Sign It was a bright day and not really that great for photography but hey, there is always something you can find to photograph,...
Pink Street & The Ruins
There is a place in Lisbon called Pink Street. It is quite literally a pink street. It’s a place where the late-night party goers party the night away. I decided to forego the party and see what it's like early in the morning. It was quiet when I arrived with only 2...
The Tower and the MAAT
After spending a couple of hours at the monastery (see the previous post) I had to move on as they were closing for the day. My next stop was to Belém Tower to catch the sunset. On my way over I noticed this little lighthouse that perfectly aligned with the sun. ...
An Ornate Monastery
After spending the day with my friend Claudia I headed out on the train to Belém on the west side of town. I wanted to get there later in the day in the hopes of avoiding most of the crowds. The first place I wanted to visit was the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, an...
The Summer Homes of Sintra: Part 3
My final destination in Sintra was Quinta da Regaliera, a very interesting estate just outside the historic center of Sintra. As you walk uphill (yup that's right, uphill - again) to the entrance you pass the grand 5-story gothic palace, giving a glimpse of what might...
The Summer Home of Sintra: Moorish Castle
A short hike (downhill - luckily) from Pena Palace and Park is the Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle). Even though I walked downhill to the castle you'll notice in the photo below that it definitely looks more uphill than down. And if you look at the final image from...
The Summer Homes of Sintra: Pena Palace
A short train ride away from Lisbon is the city of Sintra. Located on the west side of Portugal, Sintra was once a summer retreat for the kings of Portugal. There is a lot to see and do here and certainly not enough time in the day to do them all. I limited myself to...
Sunset at the Castle
Today I spent some time with my friends and got a little shopping done (way too much actually but hey, I’m on vacation). It wasn’t until early evening that I decided to hike back up the mountain to Castelo Sao Jorge to catch the sunset and take some night shots of the...