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Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1934

Page

3

Old-World City of Much Charm

A National Geographic bulletin extols Oporto Portugal and its colonial reach with a Porto view of the Douro gorge and Gaia across the river. It highlights tram lines in Praca da Liberdade, riverside activity, port warehousing, filigree jewelry, silver altars, and a history from Roman times through King Joao I in 1386.

Portugal Europe England France Africa Asia Oporto Lisbon Washington National Geographic Society Porto Douro River Villa Nova de Gaia Dom Luiz Douro Ribeira Rio de Janeiro Praca da Liberdade Leixoes Joao I

Portraits and ports of Portugal through history and craft

The passage notes Philippa of Lancaster and John of Gaunt, mentions Henry the Navigator, Columbus in Oporto on a Lisbon path, and describes Douro wine production. It highlights port wine vineyards, flat-bottomed boats with square sails, upstream poles for current, and gondola-like lateen sail vessels reflecting Moorish and ancient craft.

Philippa of Lancaster John of Gaunt England Portugal Joan Philippa Henry the Navigator Christopher Columbus Oporto Galicia Lisbon Douro Villa Nova de Gaia

Mind and Matter Travel Broadens Mind and Feet

A playful note on travel philosophy compares how broadening the mind comes from exploration and how walking broadens the feet. The author muses on movement and learning as paired journeys.

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