Caught the train from Lisbon, sat next to an aussie as luck would have it. This is strange trip for meeting people, as I was sat across from Louise B and hubby from work on the flight to Singapore. It is a hot 37C today in Coimbra, though cooling a little tomorrow to 32C, and then 26 for a couple of days. It will be a hot walk to Mealhada tomorrow, might try to leave early.
Staying at Casa Pombal in Coimbra, nice atmospheric guest house run by a lovely Dutch lady. I had a look this afternoon at the University of Coimbra (dates back to 1290 I think), also some sort of Royal Palace at one point (Later edit: Coimbra was the capital of Portugal 1139-1260). This is a lovely town, but would be lovelier if cooler. Cannot upload pictures at this time, maybe later, or maybe just work pictures. My prose matches my photography ... sorry.
Adeus
4 comments:
Getting a good sleep will make all the difference. Stay cool. Enjoy being out glorious county side. Just think it could be raining next week. Not trying to jynx you or anything.
Looking forward to the pictures.
Sounds like a nice & interesting place though a shock to the system with the heat!
Lousy sleep last night - worried! After 1 hour walking all gone thankfully. Had some rain this arvo Chris, hot and muggy.
Unable to post new blog entry at the moment, but made Mealhada later in the afternoon, blisters and sore, but showered and 2 beers in, and the world is looking better.
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