tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post2885067997220264351..comments2023-11-05T02:39:52.642-08:00Comments on Dr Sock Writes Here: The Fabulous Pousadas of Portugal Dr Sock http://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-32246962526836895492018-11-01T16:40:37.663-07:002018-11-01T16:40:37.663-07:00Liesbet, Portugal is actually quite economical com...Liesbet, Portugal is actually quite economical compared to other European countries that I have visited. This is especially the case if you get away from the big cities and top tourist destinations. The pousadas were a bit of a splurge for us. There are many much less luxurious places to stay, and the restaurant food is also priced quite reasonably. Also, public transport in Lisbon was excellent and affordable.<br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-56096452339910556152018-11-01T16:23:16.199-07:002018-11-01T16:23:16.199-07:00It sounds and looks like you two had a wonderful t...It sounds and looks like you two had a wonderful time in Portugal. And, all that without planning much ahead of time. I now know a new word: pousada. I should try to remember it, although they won't fit in our budget any time soon. :-) Yet, the experience, history, architecture and views appear priceless! I'm glad the weather was beautiful as well. Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-52397012249191573102018-10-29T01:00:59.033-07:002018-10-29T01:00:59.033-07:00Hi Donna. Yes we have had a great trip. Technicall...Hi Donna. Yes we have had a great trip. Technically, we actually did walk a very short section of the Camino at Ponte de Lima. At this time of the year, even though the weather is mild by Canadian standards, we did not see many pilgrims.<br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-74495791935626736352018-10-29T00:57:05.813-07:002018-10-29T00:57:05.813-07:00Hi Kathy. On both of our trips to Portugal, we hav...Hi Kathy. On both of our trips to Portugal, we have really loved travelling here. There is so much history, and although it is a small country, so much to see. Also it has an excellent highway system, and their infrastructure is all modern (e.g., free wifi in every hotel, lots of clean public toilets - a consideration at my age!). The people are really helpful and friendly, and most people speak English.<br /><br />The prices of the pousadas vary depending on the season and the ranking of the hotel. Also, you can add on dinner at the time you book for a discount of 5 euros per person (I am not sure if you have to be a member to do this). We are in the off-season, and we have paid from 97€ to 150€ per night which includes breakfast, but not including dinner or extras. It is comparable with the cost of equivalent hotels we have stayed in here that are not pousadas. Of course, it is possible to stay in more modest hotels or b&b’s for less. For example, the little inn we stayed in in Sintra was 65€ per night (no breakfast).<br /><br />Yes, you can stay for longer than one night in a pousada depending on availability. We stayed 1 or 2 nights in each, and only booked a week ahead of time. <br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-82568855913040010962018-10-28T17:55:02.294-07:002018-10-28T17:55:02.294-07:00Hi, Jude - I am so happy that you have had such a ...Hi, Jude - I am so happy that you have had such a wonderful time in Portugal. I can't wait to catch up together and hear more about your trip. Were you remotely tempted to walk art of the Camino Way when you were there?retirementreflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256842249783275416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-7685513833397231602018-10-28T15:11:39.287-07:002018-10-28T15:11:39.287-07:00Hi Jude! I am so jealous. Portugal is on my list...Hi Jude! I am so jealous. Portugal is on my list and now I am even more eager to go. thank you for letting me know about the Pousadas too. That sounds like an excellent way to go. Can you give me an idea of how much they cost? And did you only stay one night in each? (can you stall longer if you want?) I will look forward to your next post! ~KathyKathy @ SMART Living 365.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12392736262783641661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-29481030236383192372018-10-28T01:10:09.186-07:002018-10-28T01:10:09.186-07:00Anabel, on this trip we seem to be drawn to high p...Anabel, on this trip we seem to be drawn to high places.<br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137356124184306084.post-71379094038780315572018-10-27T15:28:22.344-07:002018-10-27T15:28:22.344-07:00Fabulous! Particularly the view of lake and mounta...Fabulous! Particularly the view of lake and mountains.Anabel Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643196773717977697noreply@blogger.com