托馬 - 基督修道院和城堡 / Convento de Cristo @ Tomar

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【托馬 - 基督修道院和城堡】
【Convento de Cristo @ Tomar】

托馬 - 依著Rio Nabão 河而建的優美古鎮, 有多所極具歷史價值的建築, 當中必數托馬基督修道院及城堡 (Convento de Cristo)。

Tomar - a beautiful historic town built on the banks of Rio Nabão, has a number of historic monuments, including this Convento de Cristo (monastery and castle).

始建於12世紀的Convento de Cristo, 建築揉合Manueline (葡萄牙獨有) 和文藝復興風格, 早在1983年就已經被聯合國教科文組織列入世界文化遺產。12-13世紀時, 騎士團因奮戰當時佔據葡萄牙的摩爾人有功而獲封賜大片領地, 他們在政治上的影響力也逐漸擴增。騎士團所興建的建築中, 包括這座宏偉、並且是葡萄牙國內其中一座最出色和響負盛名的「基督修道院及城堡」 (Convento de Cristo)。

Construction started in the early 12th century, the Convento de Cristo, a combination of Manueline and Renaissance style, was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983. During the 12th-13th centuries, the Order of the Knights Templar helped the Portuguese fight the Moors. They were rewarded with extensive land and political power. Among the monuments they built includes this magnificent, one of Portugal's most outstanding and prestigious Convento de Cristo.

猜猜她們代表怎麼? / Guess who these women represent?

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這是古鎮Tomar, 有沒有人知道, 相片左手邊為何有個銅像是三位女人，她們頭上頂著很高的東西呢？😉

在香港學習葡萄牙語 Leaning Portuguese in Hong Kong

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【在香港學習葡萄牙語 Leaning Portuguese in Hong Kong】

我的巴西華人好友被香港明報邀請做訪問, 今天刋登在明報, 為他感到高興, 希望葡萄牙語在香港會得到更大的重視, 也希望越來越多人跟他學葡萄牙語。

有興趣的朋友, 歡迎連結閱讀。

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http://news.mingpao.com/pns/dailynews/web_tc/article/20170115/s00005/1484417064335

里斯本的觀景台 ~ 阿爾坎塔拉聖伯多祿觀景台 / Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara @Lisbon

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【里斯本的觀景台 ~ 阿爾坎塔拉聖伯多祿觀景台】
【Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara @Lisbon】

在葡萄牙旅遊, 最少有一個字大家記緊要認得, 就是 miradouro, 因為它意思就是「觀景台」, 它帶領你去從一個極良好的角度去欣賞美景。正如里斯本的「阿爾坎塔拉聖伯多祿觀景台」, 無論是日間、傍晚還是晚上, 從這裡, 里斯本的景色真的是優美得令人驚嘆! 停下腳步, 欣賞那蔚藍天、高高低低錯落有致的紅磚頂屋和遠方的特茹河, 你在里斯本旅遊就更有意思和樂趣。:-)

There's at least one Portuguese word that anyone travelling in Portugal should really recognise and memorise well - 'miradouro'. Miradouro literally means 'viewpoint' - a viewing point which provides stunning views of a city.

Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara in Lisbon is definitely one of the best viewpoints in Lisbon. Pause to admire the bewitching views of the terracotta rooftops beneath the radiant sea-blue sky and the Rio Tejo in the far end. It makes your stay in Lisbon more meaningful and enjoyable.

高談闊論 : 大家可有用過飛行里數換取免費機票的經驗?

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【高談闊論 : 大家可有用過飛行里數換取免費機票的經驗?】
【Discussion: Has anyone ever redeemed a free air ticket using airline mileage points before? 】

能夠有張免費機票去葡萄牙旅行, 真省回不少旅費, 不知大家可有這些幸福經驗可分享一下呢? 我試過好幾次以飛行里數兌換免費機票, 所謂免費, 是因為之前用不同的方法去努力儲里數。而兌換機票時, 也不是真的完全免費, 航空公司是會收取一點費用, 就是手續費和燃油附加費了。

How great to be able to travel to Portugal with a free round-trip air ticket. Has anyone ever had such a wonderful experience before and would like to share with us?

傳統道地甜櫻桃酒 @Ginjinha Sem Rival Bar / Local cherry flavoured liquor @Ginjinha Sem Rival Bar

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【傳統道地甜櫻桃酒 @Ginjinha Sem Rival Bar】
【Local cherry flavoured liquor @Ginjinha Sem Rival Bar】

在葡萄牙 (特別是在里斯本), 有一樣很多當地人會做的事情, 就是喝甜櫻桃酒 (葡萄牙語: ginjinha 或簡稱 ginja), 很多旅客也會慕名品嘗一下。在里斯本, 除了鼎鼎大名的 'A Ginjinha'之外, 另一間同樣著名的, 就是 Ginjinha Sem Rival。

There is one thing that many Portuguese do (especially in Lisbon) - taking a shot of ginjinha. Ginjinha (or simply ginja) is a strong cherry flavoured liquor. Besides the well-known 'A Ginjinha' that attracts loads of locals and tourists every day, there's also the equally famous 'Ginjinha Sem Rival' bar located in central Lisbon that is worth a visit.

售賣櫻桃酒的店子一般面積很小, 客人都是買了一杯酒後就在門外附近站著喝, 形成門外聚集了一大班人, 氣氛不錯。買小杯櫻桃酒時, 店員會問你要不要有櫻桃在酒裡 (葡萄牙語: 要 com ; 不要 sem)。不要小看一小杯櫻桃酒, 其酒精度頗高, 而且很甜 (因為在泡製過程中加入了很多糖)。大家小心喝醉呀! :

The places where Ginjinha is served are usually very tiny. People pop in to buy a glass and then will have to pop out and drink outside. Served in small glasses, you have the option to taste ginjinha with or without a cherry in your glass (in Portuguese: with is 'com', without is 'sem'). Be careful not to get drunk as ginjinha is a strong liquor of quite high alcoholic volume and large amount of sugar.

Enjoy drinking ginjinha! 

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相關資料 / Information:
Ginjinha Sem Rival Bar / 櫻桃酒酒吧
地址 / Address: Rua Das Portas de Santo Antao, 7 - Baixa, Lisbon
電話號碼 / +351 21 346 8231

The Venice of Portugal - Aveiro / 葡萄牙的威尼斯 - 阿威羅

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【The Venice of Portugal - Aveiro】
【葡萄牙的威尼斯 - 阿威羅】

不要搞錯, 這裡不是意大利的威尼斯, 而是被葡萄牙人稱為「葡萄牙的威尼斯」的小鎮阿威羅。😀

Don't be mistaken. This is not Venice of Italy, but the "Venice of Portugal" that has been named by many Portuguese. This is the small town of Aveiro. :

跟威尼斯相似的地方是, 阿威羅同樣有運河迂迴穿插鎮中心, 加上運河兩旁古老建築和昔日漁民留下的房子, 以及河上七彩繽紛的小木船 (葡萄牙語稱作 moliceiros), 是葡萄牙國內一個獨一無二的迷人地方。

Similar to Venice, expansive canals and lagoon weave their ways around and through the town of Aveiro, lined with elegant buildings and former fishermen houses, and colourfully decorated boats (called 'moliceiros' in Portuguese), making Aveiro a unique and charming place in Portugal.