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Ayayay! It´s so cold and gloomy in here. What better way to forget  the cold than imagine a sunshiny day and yes, the hotness of summer! Have I told you that I spent a few of my summer days in  Lisbon last year? If I haven´t, then I´m making it up to you now.

First stop: The Church of Sta. María

Then just beside it is the Hieronymites Monastery:

This beautifully constructed ornate structure was built during the time of the Portugal King Manuel 1 to commemorate Vasco da Gama´s return from India. 

Thus, this type of architecture was named Manueline, from the king´s name. The Monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, all the more reason to visit this architectural wonder.

I love posing beside and inside historical places. It gives me a vicarious thrill of  what were things like in those times but I doubt if the monks would dare go out and receive me because I´m wearing my loose top, leggings  and my flip flops. lol! By the way, the monks don´t live here anymore, they have since moved out.

For a 3-day trip, we´ve been to a lot of places in Lisbon and in the countryside. I hope to update soon.

Ciao for now!

Che

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