64.20 Portugal: Geres: PR7 part 2 opposite Sao Bento Church plus tail at the top, added. How about a splash of color?

  Sometimes one comes across a place that has all the attributes one favors. This occurs more frequently than one might imagine. That in and of itself is wonderful. Nevertheless, then there's a place that offers even more. Often it depends on the beholder. It permeates a magical or mystical spirit, particularly out in the forests and upon the mountains. That may well be Peneda-Geres'. 

Looking toward the 'swing' (left of trees) on the peak, destination of a couple of recent hikes and last week's blog (see below).
The trees at the peak close to the swing.
Commencement point trees which are on view from most positions on the circuit of PR7.
Never enough color; we will absorb every shade gladly.

Jen looks to where we are heading.
Close to destination.

We dropped down steeply from the church, crossed the water and are now heading to the mountain top on this side of the lake. The 'trees' are once again on view.
One of the 'smaller arms' of Lake Canicada.
On the way down, we were struck by the simplicity and yet majesty of these couple of trees.
The tall grass was amazing; it too made us look closely and revel in its beauty and mystery.
Jen glides through it which seems most appropriate.
Next two photographs show us returning to a village...always built on steep mountain slopes.

A perspective of village and mountain peak ("swing peak")
Cheers, 

Jenni and Jeffrey