Back into Fatima to take in the huge new church built at suggestion of the last Pope for winter masses. I seats 10,000 ! and was built in less than 2 years. Amazing modern concrete structure, fantastic acoustics. Catholic church not heard of credit crunch. Very enthusiatic 'church warden' explained everthing in great detail to Rosemary and Dutch lady. I took some photos ;-)
Its very hot again so had some lunch (Prego and Bifana) and set off for the old Portugese regional capital of Batalha. Had another look round the amazing massive church where many Portugese kings, including Henry the Navigator, are buried. Found the new aire for the night, overlooking the floodlit monastry/church/monument, without further incident. Identified the library building where free wi-fi is available to upload this, another tip from Ortiga gent, then off to Alcobaca before hitting the coast and hopefully lower temperatures.
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