Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Casa Seixas
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Parque Eduardo VII
This park was named after King Edward VII (UK) who visited Lisbon in 1902. The Tagus river estuary and its left bank can be seen in the background.
The man on the pedestal facing downtown is the Marquis of Pombal (King José I PM). He rebuilt the city after the big earthquake in 1755.
The earthquake (8,5/9 on the Richter scale) was followed by a tsunami whose waves invaded Lisbon 65 minutes later reaching places 250m far from the river. Then there was a big fire to complete the destruction. 12 to 15 thousand people have died; 55 palaces, more than 50 churches and convents and the Royal Library were among the 10.000 buildings that have just vanished.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Weird
I really don't know what happened here... According to the cross and the window frame on this old building at Oeiras downtown, it had to be a chapel, an altar, or something of the kind, but now it's just a small shop with no interest displaying Carnival costumes for children.
Carnival celebrations have started last saturday and will end tomorrow.
Carnival celebrations have started last saturday and will end tomorrow.
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Just a brief note to congratulate Vikas Swarup on his 'Q&A', a really cool novel, in which 'Slumdog millionaire' was inspired (the movie won 8 Oscars yesterday).
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Lisbon Central Mosque
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Antiques meet Design
Window shop, Lisbon downtown. (Click to enlarge the photo)
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Yesterday I was honored with this award. Thank you so much Lisa Wilson, Telluride Daily Photo!
Today is my 200th post. I've met very nice people and fantastic blogs since I started mine and I just can't name only a few to pass this award. So it will be for all of you bloggers out there who allways make my day. Thank you! :-)
Today is my 200th post. I've met very nice people and fantastic blogs since I started mine and I just can't name only a few to pass this award. So it will be for all of you bloggers out there who allways make my day. Thank you! :-)
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Old tiles
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
Monte Estoril
The locality of Monte Estoril had its origin in beginnings of the 20th century, developed by the construction of the railway that links Lisbon to Cascais. Next to the last, with a superb location and idyllic landscapes, it became a place of election of the aristocracy and wealthy families.
There was an amazing amount of beautiful big houses in the area but, as money has changed hands lately, many families simply can not afford to keep them anymore. Some have been torn down, others have been kept but enlarged, becoming condominiums and a few are just abandoned. Gladly we still can find many in excellent condition, very difficult to photograph as streets are narrow and trees very high. These are just two examples.
There was an amazing amount of beautiful big houses in the area but, as money has changed hands lately, many families simply can not afford to keep them anymore. Some have been torn down, others have been kept but enlarged, becoming condominiums and a few are just abandoned. Gladly we still can find many in excellent condition, very difficult to photograph as streets are narrow and trees very high. These are just two examples.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
The sun is back!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Dead agave
Although agaves are known for their longevity, they bloom once in a lifetime and then die. To see the whole living plant click on this summer post and tell me how can I enjoy winter!? :-) This is not a b&w photo... (click for a better view)
Monday, February 9, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Cascais marina
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
Ribeira da Laje (II)
Sunday, February 1, 2009
February Theme Day: 'Paths and Passages'
Environmental Interpretation Center at Ponta do Sal, São Pedro do Estoril, on a beautiful winter day (not today! There was a big storm last night causing chaos in many places...).
Click here to view thumbnails for all participants
Click here to view thumbnails for all participants
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