Coimbra -what another amazing place. We really were extremely lucky here though as we arrived the day of a medieval festival/fair not far from where we were staying. So wandered down some narrow stoned streets towards the noise and found ourselves in the midst of a setting in history. Many locals dressed in costumes befitting the period and stalls and skits/music to go with it. Just loved the atmosphere and the involvement of so many people of all ages.
[David says] yep, Coimbra was good. Medieval festival was superb and completely out of the blue. You go down an alleyway or two, which opens out to a relatively small square and suddenly there’s everything happening - music, snake dancing, stalls selling all kinds of stuff and everyone’s dressed up like it’s 1000 years ago. Hmmm, I can dress like it’s 30 years ago, but how did they keep their clothes looking so nice? Also fun to see Mary ducking for cover VERY FAST when they were looking for dancing partners!!!!!
Great Blog guys! Lucky you - fabulous places; love the photos. I'm jealous for sure, as it's cold here in the Waikato and David and I have both had serious colds. No doubt you two will 'soak' in the good times, eh! Pauline
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