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So Many Stairs!128 viewsGiven that it was 35 C and I had my complete wardrobe, sleeping bag, etc on my back, not to mention nice heavy jeans and two layers of clothes, the going got a little warm. I changed behind one of those towers. Which only made the pack heavier.
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Stair Stare94 viewsAnother look at the steps up to Bom Jesus. Pilgrims will climb this part of the stairs on their knees. Ouch!
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Braga, Brag, Brag95 viewsThe view of the city from Bom Jesus.
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Bom Jesus101 viewsThe church head on. It was actually surrounded by pretty elaborate gardens.
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Bom Jesus from Side98 viewsI'll give a shiny new quarter to anyone who can say this name properly (Portugese readers exempt).
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More Braga94 viewsAnother view down at the city early in the afternoon
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Cave113 viewsThere was a little waterfall/cave and on top of it a gazebo. Quite a beautiful place.
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Bom Jesus from Afar120 viewsWhat can I say, it's the Bom!
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One Last Look104 viewsA final view of the courtyard in front of Bom Jesus.
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Sintra Park97 viewsThis is a park surrounding the historic old town.
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Sintra Town92 viewsPart of the old town tucked along the hill.
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Palace105 viewsThe palace at the top of the hill can be seen all the way from Lisbon (1 hr away) and also the sea (35 mins). I missed seeing it by some poor timing, but apparently it's an eclectic mishmash of styles.
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Star Wars Exhibit96 viewsI happened across a poster that their library was running a Star Wars display free of charge, so why not. There's AT-ATs and AT-STs! And Han Solo, still in the original packaging! And a bent wookie!
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Guys & Dolls100 viewsCome on, what guy wouldn't want to have these dolls?
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Bounty Hunters93 viewsThe bounty hunters from Empire Strikes Back.
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Serving Drinks104 viewsLeia attempts the reputedly impossible waiter/waitress pick up on R2.
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The End of Vader98 viewsWhat would've happened if Palpatine had converted Luke to the dark side? Apparently, Luke removes the helmet to finish the job.
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One More Palacial View101 viewsHere's another shot of the palace.
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Sintra Old Town103 viewsBehind me
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New Town102 viewsLooking towards the train station.
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