Santuário de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios

Wednesday 15 March 2023

Amy went out to stalk the peacocks in the tree out our window.  She thinks they look like loaves of bread in the trees.

After we had the breakfast buffet at the Quinta.

We took a trip to the top of a local mountain to see the Santuário de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios.  Also known as the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, is a Catholic pilgrimage site located in Lamego, Portugal. It is one of the most important religious sites in Portugal and is known for its stunning baroque architecture and scenic location built between 1750 and 1905.  It is accessed by a grand staircase of 686 steps adorned with beautiful tiles, statues, and fountains.  The staircase is believed to have been brought from Jerusalem and is climbed by pilgrims on their knees as an act of devotion.

After the visit to the top of the mountain, we raced to find the Mercado Municipal Doutor Rui Machado - if only Google gave us the right directions!  We ended up in the 'center(?)' of Régua.  I found a nice shopkeeper who drew me a map, promising that it was easy to get to.  So we finally got there before they closed.

After visiting the market, we visited the flea market across the street.  After that, we moved to an adjacent restaurant: Augusto's - Douro Rio Restaurante Peso da Régua.

After lunch, it was time to head to Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport.  Car return was a breeze, and check-in too. 

 Then there was the adventure that took almost three hours to board the plane.  The official records show we left 45 minutes late, but still arrived early Go Figure!  WELCOME HOME!