The hotel in Bucaco (Palace of Bussaco) featured the architecture of Luigi Manini. We were mesmerised by his decoration in marble... particularly his over mantle in the lounge room. Well, yesterday at the Palace of Sintra we saw where he practiced his over mantle design skills. The Royals of the day must have liked his work to commission him for the Bussaco job. He didn't change too many details. Yesterday, we were also impressed by his work in carving a stork (it is visible in the photo of the over mantle - in corner of room). In case you are interested, photos are attached below.
Tonight, we are back in Madrid in a hotel close to the airport. Tomorrow is an early start to travel to Athens. Hope this message finds you well and happy.
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