Month: October 2023

Fatima and Beyond

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima or “the square” Fatima is a city in west central Portugal about an hour and half north of Lisbon.  It is famous for the apparition of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children in 1917.  Fatima is a pilgrimage destination of devout Catholics, especially on May 13th which …

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Blue Mountains

Last Updated on June 27, 2025 The Blue Mountains National Park is just over an hour drive from Sydney Airport.  It is a nice change of pace from the hustle and bustle of Sydney.  If you want to be with nature, the Blue Mountains is one of the many destinations that is less than a …

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