| Page Views: 4,576 Last Visit to Ponte do Lima: November, 2003 | Ponte de Lima by micas_pt - last update: Dec 25, 2003 |
I visited Ponte de Lima on a sunny October day (1999). It was my first visit there. I drove through the city, and my first impression was that it was very beautiful.
Some manor houses, cobbled and narrow streets, people walking through - a place with its own life, ... very cosy, since it isn't too big. And everything seemed cheerfully arranged, beautiful flowers on the balconies, ... and some nice streets only for pedestrians.
We soon found out there was something going on, since there were lots of people gathering somewhere, ... :-( unfortunately is was elections time and one of the candidates was doing his campaign there, ... no place to park our car and discover the lovely city by foot.
As we sadly left Ponte de Lima we noticed that crossing the bridge (a modern one) there was a big green space and decided to stop there. It was the Nautical Club, beautiful green lawns, just by the river, and a pleasant place to sit and rest for a while, ... And a great view over the city that we had just left behind.
And in November 2003 I had the chance of visiting again, this time after I joined VT and met Nat (ncfg) who lives in Ponte de Lima. As I was spending some days in Geres (about 70km), we agreed I would meet her and she kindly showed me around.
Thanks Nat for welcoming me into your lovely hometown. It is really beautiful and worth visiting. |
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dr.firas Wed May 26, 2004 13:23 UTC
Next time there will be a place for me between both of you ;-)) Perfect meeting ;-D | msforbes Mon May 24, 2004 16:46 UTC
A very interesting page, and some great photos. You're right, Portugal can not ask for a finer ambasador than Nat! | ncfg Tue Apr 13, 2004 22:16 UTC
Gostei do comentário :-) | globerover Tue Feb 24, 2004 21:09 UTC
I've been close to the Portugese border in Spain not so long ago, but Portugal is still a white spot on my map; when I ever make it there, Ponte do Lima will be on my itinary, due to your great description; |
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