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How to not have a chill August in Coimbra

How to not have a chill August in Coimbra

I decided to take a Bolt to the scariest part of town, the Loja do Cidadão, and show my relatives what it's like to wait to talk to the IRS of Portugal. A 12 day blur(recap of precious memories) of our family adventures.

An offering at an oasis in southern Portugal

An offering at an oasis in southern Portugal

In Coimbra, the food scene reflects the city's diversity.

In Coimbra, the food scene reflects the city's diversity.

O Tejo

O Tejo

An ice cold plunge, from fear to well-being.

An ice cold plunge, from fear to well-being.

Sometimes adventure means being mindful of a pain.

Sometimes adventure means being mindful of a pain.

In central Portugal, an art community makes this village alive.

In central Portugal, an art community makes this village alive.

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Swim, climb, cycle, or park your camper van. The natural refuge in Coimbra district.

Swim, climb, cycle, or park your camper van. The natural refuge in Coimbra district.

The nearest to the lake village welcomes camper van travellers, cyclists, swimmers, climbers, via ferrata enthusiasts, and even skaters. The journey from Coimbra's side is one of the most (I almost want to say the most) scenic in central Portugal.

Plunge in pure turquoise water and loose your breath surrounded by these views.

Plunge in pure turquoise water and loose your breath surrounded by these views.

Wild swimming in central Portugal

Wild swimming in central Portugal

Walking Pinhal Interior.

Walking Pinhal Interior.

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Plunge in pure turquoise water and loose your breath surrounded by these views.

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In central Portugal, an art community makes this village alive.

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In central Portugal, an art community makes this village alive.