Portugal 2001

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In April, 2001, we took our first trip to Portugal to get our first Podengo, Chicharro de Viamonte, later called "Manny." Little did we know that our life was about to change dramatically. This little guy became the pathmaker for Podengos in America, appearing in dog shows, magazines, newspapers and media outlets. Because of his good looks and forceful personality, he served as a good emissary for the breed. What captured our hearts and minds was the fabulous country and great people we met. So Manny was the reason for this too.

Double click on these images to take a look at some of our photos through the years and you will see why we love Portugal so much.


River Tagus


Kip at the monument of the Discoverers in the Belem district of Lisboa


Marilyn at the Palace of Culture in Belem


Countryside in the Estremadura Region


Dinner and Entertainment in Lisboa's Barrio Alto


Rooftops of Lisboa


Some Fado Music in the Alfama District of Lisboa


A Day in Sintra


Hills of Sintra


Marilyn Explores Ancient Ruins


We Spend a Few Days in the beautiful Walled Town of Obidos


Obidos is one of the Loveliest Places in Portugal


In Obidos, Even the Dogs Drink from Historic Fountains!


At Nazare - Surf's Up!


We Visit Nazare and its Beautiful Beaches


We Meet Miguel and Guida Sabino at Viamonte Kennels in Leiria


Guida Shows us Laranja do Vale Negro (Beca), Mother of the "C" Litter


We meet the "C" Litter - Carapau, Chicharro and Corvina de Viamonte!


Chicharro & Carapau at 14 weeks of age


Corvina and Chicharro at the Inn in Obidos Resting Up for the Plane Trip to their New Homes Tomorrow

Marilyn Piurek, Porto Novo Podengos, Old Saybrook, CT & Newport, RI, USA • 401-258-1804

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