28 miles from the hotel to Arraiolos, noted for its colorful and hand-stitched woolen tapestries.
A highlight of the ride was going past a large herd of cattle all wearing bells. It was like riding past a concert of ding-donging bells.
The last 3 miles were a climb into Arraiolos where we stopped for lunch in the square.
After spending some time in Arraiolos, we enjoyed a guided tour of Evora. Evora is a UNESCO world heritage site settled by the Romans, expanded by the Moors and then reconquered by the Christians.
The massive cathedral is different from the typical Catholic cathedrals and is much more fortress like inside. It was meant to be a place of safety for this often fought over area.
The absolute highlight of Evora is the chapel of bones.
Built by Franciscan monks to remind us to cherish life as it is short and we will all one day become bones, the walls and columns are all decorated with carefully laid out bones. Real bones taken from relocated cemeteries.
Tonight we have dinner in Evora and another 30+ mile ride awaits us tomorrow.
A highlight of the ride was going past a large herd of cattle all wearing bells. It was like riding past a concert of ding-donging bells.
The last 3 miles were a climb into Arraiolos where we stopped for lunch in the square.
After spending some time in Arraiolos, we enjoyed a guided tour of Evora. Evora is a UNESCO world heritage site settled by the Romans, expanded by the Moors and then reconquered by the Christians.
The massive cathedral is different from the typical Catholic cathedrals and is much more fortress like inside. It was meant to be a place of safety for this often fought over area.
The absolute highlight of Evora is the chapel of bones.
Built by Franciscan monks to remind us to cherish life as it is short and we will all one day become bones, the walls and columns are all decorated with carefully laid out bones. Real bones taken from relocated cemeteries.
Tonight we have dinner in Evora and another 30+ mile ride awaits us tomorrow.
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