Last weekend, we drove to Portugal. |
It was hard to believe that we were only three hours from home. Everything was so green and pastoral. |
Portugal? or Ireland? |
Signs of early spring: woolly sheep ready for shearing and lambs everywhere. |
Old wind power facing new. Look carefully! |
We spent the night in a funky little town called Mertola-- |
---located on a hill by the Guadiana River. |
Like most little towns, Mertola had its fair share of colorful doors, interesting door knockers, and cobblestone streets. |
This fanciful church was originally a mosque, built in the second half of the 12th century by the Moors. We're surprised Disney hasn't tried to replicate this! |
At the highest point of the town was this very cool castle, which visitors could freely explore. |
Friendly faces along the way. |
Curious faces. |
And funny faces, too. It was Jim's birthday. He's aging well, don't you think? |