Let’s Go!

Along with the other junk mail that arrives daily are brochures promoting exotic adventure. Most of these I overlook and they go right to the recycling bin. Occasionally, however, something comes along that tweaks an interest.

Like this one, a small boat cruise along the coast of Portugal, Spain and France with a special emphasis on food and art with a bit of history thrown in. Now, that could be interesting so let’s go.

First stop is a quick one in Lisbon with just enough time to catch up on sleep

and visit the Castelo S. George with its beautiful views

and a show off peacock.

Have you ever been close to a peacock when it releases its tail feathers?

The sound is pretty amazing and with every turn and movement the feathers rustle and whir.
I was fascinated and couldn’t resist taking photo after photo of this preening male. Also, I couldn’t help noticing how unimpressed the female birds were by his strutting. Hmm, I wonder if there’s a message here!

Brief as the visit to Lisbon was, it was time enough to determine there is a museum for everything from coaches to archaeology to tiles to art and that every flat surface is a display for grafitti.

Now it’s time to board Le Boreal for the adventures that are ahead.

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