How are you today?
How are you spending your Saturday? Did you have to work today, or did you manage to have a work-free weekend like me?
This weekend is a little different from the others, because I have to prepare a presentation for an event that will take place at my workplace. Next Thursday we will receive colleagues from other places who refer procedures and clinical cases to us, and we will talk a little about our way of working, and what advantage these colleagues have in forwarding cases, referring for procedures (surgical, iamgiological , specialty consultation, etc.). Well, few of you know me, but those who know me know that I don't have a great taste, much less a great "comfort" to speak in public, much less in a "formal" way.
So, during the afternoon of today, and taking advantage of the fact that I had it available, in addition to a very annoying throat irritation, I started to outline my powerpoint for next Thursday's presentation.
As I was getting a bit bored, I decided to take a mini break, and go through my "old" photo album, these were taken on April 24, 2006! Behold, I came across a set of photos, still taken with my old camera Nikon Coolpix E5700! It's true, even though it's nothing special, I still miss her. It was stolen from me many years ago, when I left it inside a friend's car, in my suitcase and in the trunk of the car.
On that day, I decided to photograph the imposing National Monument which is the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte or also known as the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Braga.
After going up the flights of stairs that separate the lower floor, where there is a garden, up to the level of the Sanctuary, we can have a privileged view of Baixa de Braga and Alameda do Pórtico.
Regarding architectural data, as I don't know them, I will mention them in my publication, leaving you the link in case you are interested in obtaining more data, and in making a 3D virtual tour via google maps.
The details carved into the stone are something that have always fascinated me in this type of construction from the 15th to the 17th century.
At that time, I took the opportunity to use all the potential of my Nikon, and managed to catch this detail (be careful, it wasn't easy...) of the drops of water falling from this small fountain.
I hope you enjoyed my post today.
When reviewing these photos from 2006, it made me miss revisiting this beautiful city, well known for its bohemian life and its intense importance in terms of National Higher Education.
