On our way south to Algarve, we stopped and spent a few hours at the once-Roman colony Evora. The city of 60,000 hasn’t changed its name since Roman times and still boasts the remains of a Roman temple at its very peak. The region is famous for cork trees—they sell purses, shoes, hats, and every other souvenir you can think of in cork. It is water-proof and pliable but slightly less durable than leather.
Our first stop within the city was to the Chapel of Bones-a sanctuary for the remains of over 5,000 unnamed Portuguese. The entry sign reads, “The Bones Within Wait For You” or something to that chilling effect. We all think we can translate Portuguese because it is so similar to Spanish and we recognize many of the words, but I’m fairly certain I don’t know what flavor of gelato I had for lunch. #translationfail
Lunch was leisurely. They eat between 2-3 PM and then enjoy dinner after 9 PM. Our Sunday lunch was during their busiest time but we should be eating again sooner than the rest of the country. (They say the children eat on an earlier schedule. Our eating habits are like little children to them!)
Our final resting place tonight is at a hotel composed of multiple bungalows...a very unique and European experience.
Eu amo Portugal!
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