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The First Church in Bardez Taluka – Reis Magos Church

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Reis Magos Church, Verem Betim, Goa

Hello My Beautiful Allys,

Hope you all are doing fine. It is Friday or should I say Fri- Yay! It is the time of the week that I look forward to! Not only because we can see the weekend is near, but also because I get to feature one place of my choice in #TravelwithAllycaral 👒#BeingAllycaralFridayFeature 👒 ! Yes… This Week, I thought of featuring a beautiful church, the first in the state of Bardez.

Sounds familiar ? Yes Couple of weeks back I asked you about Which is the first church built in the Bardez Taluka. So here it is… The Reis Magos church. The church is the first church built in the Bardez Taluka way back in 1555. The Name Reis Magos is derived from a Portuguese word which means, “Three Magis” which points towards the Three Wise Men who bought gifts for Baby Jesus when he was born.. Situated in the fortress of the Resi Magos Fort, the church has a pleasant view of the River Mandovi. Earlier looked after by the Franciscans, it has consecrated to St. Jerome. But as the time passed, it grew as a learning centre for priest across the state.

If one takes a closer look at the church, the church has a facade of Portuguese imprints on it and the beautiful outer coat is eye catching. The interiors on the other hand have a wood that depicts the Three Wise Kings giving gift to the baby, Jesus. Every Year, the Church celebrates the Feast of the three kings on 6th January with great pomp and splendor. A huge procession is carried out by the locals to mark the feast.

As one walks near the foot of the steps of the church one can see a small shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Good Hope. Several people devotedly worship and pray for to this shrine.

How to get to Reis Magos Church. ?

BE CAREFUL:
The Best View You can get when you click a photo here is when you stand on the roadside. Be careful of the vehicles then.

TIP OF THE DAY:
Best time to click photo of the church is early mornings.

On that note, here I am leaving you with my photograph at the Church. I would love to see your photos too when you visit the place. Share the photos on your instagram, facebook and twitter using the hashtag – #TravelwithAllycaral Looking Forward to see your wonderful pictures!

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Tip of the Week – Things to Carry while travelling on a long flight

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“Hum Tum Ek Kamare mein bandh ho aur chabi koh jaye” (Hindi Song)

Hello My Allys,

Hope You all are doing fantastic during the last days of February month. I’m sad that this month is ending because this month thought me several things while happy too as I looking forward #March Gracefully this March. On that note, a lil context of the hindi song about, (It meant You and I get Locked in a room and the key gets lost.) No no this week I will not lock you anywhere neither will I steal your key, but this week, I thought  of giving you #BeingAllycaralTuesdaytips  on What one needs to keep in mind while travelling on a long flight and Trust me it is no less than getting locked in a room.

So let’s get started:

1. Pack Your In- Flight Hand Bag Wisely.

The best way to enjoy a long flight depends on how smartly you pack your in- flight hand bag. This Bag, needs to include your travel toiletries like right from your toothbrush to travel size moisturizers. Also, extra pair of clothes is mandatory because long flights get tiring and these things keep you fresh.

2. Wear Comfortable clothes.

Wear something in which you are comfortable for ladies could be a pair of jeggings and loose tank tops or for guys loose comfy tshirts. Avoid something which is too tight and something that sticks to your body. Also, the same with shoes.

3. Drink A lot of Water

Long Flights often dehydrates a person which our body doesn’t get instantly accustomed to change in temperature. Drinking Water keeps you hydrated for entire flight.

4. Get Sleep.

Several People like to stay awake during long flights. Try to Avoid this, You need to get good sleep. So then you land on your holiday destination you be fresh and active.

5. Carry Required Entertainment Material Only.

Flights that carry Passengers for such a long distance travel have a wide range of in built entertainment at your finger click. Right from latest movies, Be it Bollywood, Hollywood or classic Television series You name it and the LCD before you provides you with it. However, if you are a Book Lover then you have limited option which you satisfy yourself only with the in flight magazine. So if you want to carry your favourite novel or book go ahead carry it.

See ya, Until we meet again.

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Tower You need to visit, Once in Lisbon – BELÉM TOWER

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Hello My Beautiful Allys!

How are you doing this weekend? As promised I am back with another #BeingAllycaralFridayFeature . Today, lets visit the most beautiful structure at Lisbon, Portugal – The Belém Tower. Yes the Belém Tower or the Torré de Belém as it is referred to, is one of the most visited places in the beautiful city of Lisbon, Portugal. The Portuguese Word Belém is derived word from an English word called Bethlehem. This landmark was constructed in the year 1515, during Manuel I of Portugal’s rule.

If one takes a closer look at the tower, it is but evident that the same was built as a defensive system to guard the entrance of the city and to protect the access to the Tagus estuary which could be attacked by John  II of Portugal.  Today the tower is used as a symbol to incorporate and display to the world the maritime elements and symbols of discoveries done by prominent voyagers like Vasco de Gama and Pedro Cabral.

The tower was erected by the architect Francisco de Arruda on a small island on the right side of the river of Tagus surrounded by water on three sides. Built with the Manueline style, it includes many stonework motifs of the Discoveries, sculptures depicting historical figures. It has a roofed balcony on three sides which can be seen from the riverbank. Each balcony has the Cross of the Knights of Christ while below the altar is the Our lady of Good Fortune – a Gothic statue of Nossa Senhora do Bom Sucesso. It is also believed that the statue of Our Lady of Safe Homecoming’s statue was a symbol of protection for sailors on their voyages.

Belém Tower is a world Heritage site declared by UNESCO and very precisely it summarised the entire well-being of this tower as “It is a reminder of the great maritime discoveries that laid the foundations of the modern world.”

FACTS TO KNOW:
The tower was erected on a small island on the riverbank of Tagus surrounded by water on three sides but however due to the shift in the river bank location, today the tower is present on the mainland.
Another interesting fact is that the architecture has a rhinoceros head facing the land below the west tower. It is said that this is the first rhino in Europe given to Manuel I as a present from India

BE CAREFUL:
The place is crowded so carefull about your belongings, especially handbags and passports.

 

#BEINGALLYCARAL AT BELÉM TOWER, LISBON: