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Near and Along River Danube __ Daniel Ho (67)

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Some Thoughts about and Timbits of History Learned during European Trip

Europe is the favorite tourism destination for my wife and me.  In Europe, the sceneries are beautiful or charming, the cultures and tastes are long-established, and the architecture of ancient buildings is civilized and exquisite.  During our latest trip to Europe, we visited the Czech Republic and took a river cruise on the River Danube.  What we saw during the trip is eye-opening.  I also picked up a few timbits of European history (at least legends if not bona fide history) from the local tour guides. Continue reading →

《Evora, Portugal 》__ Rose Ho

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Evora01Enjoy the shots I took in that trip by clicking the image.

What attracted me to Evora, a city 140 kilometers east of Lisbon, were the Chapel of Bones (human), the Cromlech and the church of tiles.  They did not disappoint me.  The ruins of the Diana Temple did…in terms of grandeur.

The Aqueduct was more than I expected…with it now being part of the city fabric in different forms.  The roof-top of the Cathedral also provided a stunning view…both the roof itself and the panorama of the city below.  It is a tour definitely not to be missed.  But watch your tour hours.  One cannot get in using the same ticket again after their lunch hour! Continue reading →