Bells of Lamego
When we first checked into our northern Portugal hotel in Lamego, located on the opposite side of the square from the city's famous Shrine and at the top of its twin 686-step staircase, we were amazed at our good luck! It was only later that afternoon, after we had climbed back to our accommodations and were resting in our room, that we noticed a pattern developing!Over the next two days, we were able to listen to the bells just outside our room every 15 minutes between 7 AM and 9 PM. At the top of the hour, a major display of music was put on, followed by a gong or two at 15 minutes past and before the hour, while the half-hour brought a short melody!Fortunately, we are early risers anyway, so the 7 AM wake-up session served as good motivation to get the day underway!
