tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post5554775161535267613..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: The interesting town of Mertola, PortugalKevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-2516099759676294692017-02-13T07:53:04.039-05:002017-02-13T07:53:04.039-05:00The weather wasn't the most agreeable but we c...The weather wasn't the most agreeable but we certainly didn't let that deter us from getting out and exploring. Mertola, definitely had some good history lessons for us as well as some nice scenery.<br /><br />Glad you have a wonderful sunny day! :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-16685202098406827082017-02-13T07:50:35.830-05:002017-02-13T07:50:35.830-05:00Portugal is very similar to Spain in that respect....Portugal is very similar to Spain in that respect. Almost every town seems to have had a castle at some point in their history. We love these kind of places, well off the beaten path. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-91356860233612544252017-02-13T07:48:55.285-05:002017-02-13T07:48:55.285-05:00I am sure the majority of people, including many i...I am sure the majority of people, including many in Portugal have never heard of Mertola. It really isn't a big town or big tourist draw but we certainly enjoyed our quick visit there.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-6483451444585214112017-02-13T07:47:05.798-05:002017-02-13T07:47:05.798-05:00The antlers were amazing and certainly different f...The antlers were amazing and certainly different from the ones we see on the deer back home.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-88300132635765641952017-02-13T07:46:11.335-05:002017-02-13T07:46:11.335-05:00We have seen lots of cemeteries similar to this in...We have seen lots of cemeteries similar to this in our travels through other countries. Definitely interesting to see.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-131657630251423622017-02-13T07:45:02.903-05:002017-02-13T07:45:02.903-05:00Yes, there are definitely lots of benefits to trav...Yes, there are definitely lots of benefits to traveling in a motorhome.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-12136885130047567622017-02-13T07:44:01.264-05:002017-02-13T07:44:01.264-05:00There is a lot to see in the town and outside the ...There is a lot to see in the town and outside the town. There is a Natural Park (similar to a state/national park) that I am sure would have had some wonderful hiking trails for us to do. Maybe we can stop in on our way back.<br /><br />Glad Barry enjoyed the photos! :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-66448248258134672242017-02-13T07:41:43.694-05:002017-02-13T07:41:43.694-05:00Having a motorhome sure does make it a lot more to...Having a motorhome sure does make it a lot more tolerable but we still go bonkers if we have to sit in it all day long. We were happy to be able to get out and have a quick look at the town before the rain started again.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-4740039546444744162017-02-12T23:07:33.556-05:002017-02-12T23:07:33.556-05:00That castle looks like a wonderful spot to tour, w...That castle looks like a wonderful spot to tour, with the 12th Century Islamic Village ruins and mosaics dating back to the 4th Century. That is so cool. Sorry your weather sucks swampwater, but into each life ... and etc. We enjoyed (and I do mean enjoyed!) a lovely sunny day in Nevada City today. Nickie and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11566506168550004304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-38637390017533661082017-02-12T12:25:21.763-05:002017-02-12T12:25:21.763-05:00Part of the reason I love Portugal is it is diffic...Part of the reason I love Portugal is it is difficult to throw a rock and not hit another castle! Most of them away from the major cities are not visited that oftenCheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-13025193452985623412017-02-12T12:02:44.000-05:002017-02-12T12:02:44.000-05:00I have never heard of Mertola. You two are sure te...I have never heard of Mertola. You two are sure teaching us a ton of history. Love that free electric!Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009https://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-63565263704941162082017-02-12T10:06:32.082-05:002017-02-12T10:06:32.082-05:00Those deer have some magnificent antlers! Those deer have some magnificent antlers! Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-24143540673809418612017-02-12T08:58:16.256-05:002017-02-12T08:58:16.256-05:00We saw an above ground cemetery in either Barbados...We saw an above ground cemetery in either Barbados or Bermuda.Elspeth Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412631907112053091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-89993335426096037322017-02-12T08:48:30.218-05:002017-02-12T08:48:30.218-05:00Nice to have your house right with you no matter t...Nice to have your house right with you no matter the weather. More interesting sight you enjoyed again, Thanks for sharing.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-76969521269549527452017-02-12T08:23:25.909-05:002017-02-12T08:23:25.909-05:00A lot to see in Mertola - love the pics - so much ...A lot to see in Mertola - love the pics - so much history! Barry says TKS for the deer photo. ;-)Connie and Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324923679408549696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-51939012954578996832017-02-12T08:05:02.553-05:002017-02-12T08:05:02.553-05:00That whole rain thing is the exact time that I enj...That whole rain thing is the exact time that I enjoyed having a motorhome the most. No need to go outside if you don't want to. Take a nap. Make lunch. <br />Something about the pounding rain on the roof.<br />Hard to explain.<br />Sure beats sitting at a bus stop.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523653271715366168noreply@blogger.com