Day 5 - Walking Through Barcelos to Tamel

Day 5 - Walking Through Barcelos to Tamel

Absolutely no one was around. Other pilgrims passed by without stopping. The site was open and we roamed freely, ducking through narrow, height-challenged doorways and admiring stonework, statuary and carvings, spellbound by the beauty and history of the place.

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The Legend of the Rooster of Barcelos

The Legend of the Rooster of Barcelos

Everywhere we’ve traveled in Portugal, one image keeps appearing: a brightly colored, stylized rooster. The rooster is at the heart of one of Portugal’s most beloved folk tales. Here’s how the legend unfolds…

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