A trip to the Mira de Aire Caves

On the Carnival holiday we decided to spend it in a different way and we went for a walk with our Australian Shepherd, Angel. My son makes a collection of Rocks and Minerals and already has some very beautiful and interesting rocks. I thought it would be an interesting and educational visit to go and see one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal, the Grutas de Mira de Aire. It had been many years since I was there, and certainly it is always stunning to see and review.

Me and Gabriel at the entrance to the Caves with Angel because she can not go inside the caves.

A sample of how it is inside ...

Since we were so close we decided to go to visit Fatima and pay tribute to those who are no longer with us.

We found on the road a sign with Dinosaur Footprints and decided to go peek … Where we learn that we were facing one of the biggest records of dinosaur footprints in the world. We were able to see several paths and lanes, and it is very clear where the footprints left by these beings are.

At the end of a good trip completely educational!

Reference Sites: http://www.grutasmiradaire.com http://www.pegadasdedinossaurios.org

Other trips and travel:

• In the Dinosaur Exhibit


• A trip to Palmela


• A trip to Aveiro


• Dog trekking to Guincho


• Trip to Fluviário de Mora


• Dog Trekking to Cabo Espichel


• Dog Trekking to a Museum


• Dog trekking in Almada


• Dog Trekking in Serra de Sintra


• Alcochete - goldens and aussies


• Economic Trips with Dogs


• An Australian Shepherd in Salema Beach


• An Australian Shepherd in Armona Island


• Dogs in Meia Praia


• Silves, a visit to medieval times with Cookie, our Aussie


• Two Golden Retriever in Monchique


• A trip to the São Domingos Mine with our Australian Shepherd


• Taking a Golden Retriever to the fortress of Sagres


• A walk with my Australian Shepherd through Luz, Algarve Portugal


• A Walk with Brad, our Golden Retriever through Lagos


• Portugal Algarve, Amado Beach with our Golden Retriever and Australian Shepherd

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St. Francis of Assisi and Animal Day

This week, me and my son, saw the movie about Gandhi, and for those that didn't know, his birthday is on the 2 of October.

Gandhi was one of those rare souls that sometimes arise and because of their grandeur and capacity for sacrifice, embarrass us!

One of Gandhi quotes is: “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way in which its animals are treated.” … brings to mind the greatness of our nation …

This week, on the 4 of October, we celebrate St. Francis of Assisi and Animal day !



St. Francis of Assisi was dear to my father and he always said that when he would dye it was to his heavenly garden he would go to help St. Francis of Assisi to take care of the animals over there, so it is where I imagine my father soul.

For those that don’t know St. Francis of Assisi, he was a man that was born in a very rich family and along his live path decided to dedicate his life to the church and animals. He defended the ideal of a brotherhood that would integrate men with nature and animals.
For him each living being was an expression of God kindness and to love an animal was to love God and his creation.

This year, I lost one of my oldest friend, that was with me since the beginning of my adult life. To her as to the rest of my lost four leg family, I dedicate my memory and prays.