We got a little behind with this weeks post. Enjoy
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Last few days in Lagos. We've really lucked out on the weather. Walked the beach in our bare feet, kicking the sand trying to unearth Aztec coins from Spanish ships wrecked off the coast. Unfortunately for us, we'll have to continue paying with our deflated Canadian dollar.
No gold aboard this boat, but maybe there's a good price for plastic crates.
Anyone need a book shelf for your school dorm?
No shortage of expensive toys, and familiar to most marinas, no one aboard.
Major gate into historic Lagos where we stayed.On Thursday we headed to Evora and hit all the major museums, cathedrals and historic landmarks. One interesting collection was made up of over 6,200 pieces of ceramic, fabric, wood and clay sculptures depicting the artist's unique impression of a nativity scene. Some were quite comical with baby Jesus and a soother, and from Russa a matryoshka starting with Joseph and ending with a little lamb. These are pics of 4 favourites but each one was beautiful. 
Chapel of Bones is made from human remains
The story behind this chapel is that the church needed more land so they dug up the cemetery and used the bones inside the chapel showing that after we die we really are all the same. If you zoom in on the arches you can see they are edged with skulls....spooky!!
Selfies are never a good idea!
Walking around Evora
Black and whites by photographer, Adam's Apple
Wine was distilled in these clay pots in Roman times. Some wineries are going to try using this method again, may be just a marketing ploy!?
All aboard! We're now heading to Porto for 8 nights. It's a 5-1/2 hour train ride with an hour stopover once again in Lisbon. More to follow.
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I'm envious of your glorious weather :) ... we had a snowstorm last night with some wild wind again and awoke to no power, yikes... after a call to Oakville Hydro it was finally restored at noon... now to re-set every flashing clock, sheesh... Tom gave your snow blower a real workout... clearing yours, ours, Henrietta's and Miranda's driveways... Henrietta is still using her cane and Miranda is going for her hip replacement on Friday... she is not moving too well of late... the two ladies were extremely appreciative of the assistance of your blower and Tom's blowing, hahahaha... you are once again missing some miserable weather... the snow was just enough to cause grief on the roads and the wind was something else!!! Keep up the travelogue... we are living vicariously through it :) ... and quite envious, too....
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