Portugal: a few more fun facts & photos

Portugal is the largest cork producer in the world. Cork is the bark of a “Cork Oak” tree. Cork oak: Quercus suber

In 1755 Lisbon was struck by one of the most powerful earthquakes in European history….9.0 magnitude, which was followed by a tsunami and fires that brought the city to rubble. 275,000 residents were killed and 85% o the buildings were destroyed.

Portugal is on of the world’s top surf spots. Portugal has a coastline that spans 497 miles.

Portuguese is the official language of nine countries.

Overlooking the Atlantic and one of several beautiful beaches below us. I found a lot of sea glass on that beach.
The North Beach, Nazare, Portugal. Waves can get as high as 100 meters…once or twice a year they say.
An old mural made of tiles…beautiful and precious.
Two cute grand-kids, having fun!
Miss Zoey in an 11th Century Monastery.
Ezra!
My two sons.
A beautiful gelato cone! Yummy.

 

2 thoughts on “Portugal: a few more fun facts & photos”

    1. It was an amazing place. And of course they are amazing children…good looking and above average! 😉

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