Mira and I at the castle in Sortelha

The AC didn’t work. We switched to new rooms around 3:00 in the morning. The hotel didn’t charge us for three rooms, of course.

morning sun

Another yawn

at breakfast

Belmont. A village that boasts an historic Jewish community, with roots preceding the expulsion order of 1492. After a visit to another castle, we learn the history of this community at a Jewish museum. 55 Jews still live in Belmont

midday sun

a synagogue

closed to the public.

Castle Blanco, Belmont

our last visit before we meet Mira’s sister in the northern city of Chaves. This time, it’s to a town that has the most beautiful castle in Portugal, according to our nephew and travel agent, Patrick. We enter a tower and walk along part of the castle walls. Beautiful views. Then, Lunch in a taberna overlooking the surrounding area.

Finally, off to Chaves!

winding roads

reaching her sister’s house

at last

Frank and I at the castle in Sortelha