“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” – Roald Dahl
“When life throws you a rainy day, play in the puddles.” Yeah, it was more like “hang on to your umbrella and hope it doesn’t get away!” But I do have to say this was the ONLY day, out of almost 7 weeks, that weather was even a slight annoyance. It was really incredible. It was a nice trolley ride back the next day to see the BelémTower on a sunny day. (Belém is pronounced, beh-LAYNG. Not a typo and why we’ll never master Portuguese) Anyway…this was the sending off point for voyagers in the Age of Discovery and when they returned, the Belém Tower (built in the 1500s) welcomed them home.In 1960, the city honored the 500th year anniversary of the death of Prince Henry the Navigator by rebuilding this giant riverside monument. It takes the shape of a huge caravel ship, in full sail, with Henry at the helm and the great navigators, sailors, and explorers on board behind him.This was a pretty cool marble map on the pavement – illustrating various routes and years of Portuguese explorers.We received a tip from our friend, George, to check out this cool area in Belém. It’s an abandoned industrial site that has been turned into a creative, cultural and gastronomic area in restored buildings.Indeed! It had a very cool vibe 😊We particularly liked this book shop.But the REAL reason we were there was for the chocolate!
Specifically, the chocolate cake – theymake one thing here and one thing only – chocolate cake. It was amazing and worth the trip!
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When we returned to the central city we spotted these “bats” screaming at these terrified kids – which we assumed were freshmen and this was some kind of initiation.Looked horrifying butall in good fun. I’m thinking these freshman can’t wait until next year to torture the next incoming class.May be a bit random but I loved seeing these parrots in the trees in the parks.
Murphys on the Move 
You two are so photogenic!
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What is the address of the chocolate shop?
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Mmm that cake does look very good…!
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Perhaps we all should be inspired by Tradicao Portuguesa and find ways to say “America makes me Happy”
Loretta
Spread Love ❤️
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