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WISHING AN EXCELLENT WEEK TO ALL. WILL HAVE SURGERY HOPE NEXT WEEK, TILL THEN MUST MAKE NO EFFORTS... GRRRRRR I AM VERY TIRED, WILL CATCH UP LATER

BRONQUITIS IS ALMOST OVER BUT NOT COUGH, NOW IT IS DRY AND IRRITATING, SO RIBS STILL IN GREAT PAIN. SEEMS TO ME I DON’T SEE LIGHT AT THE END OF THIS TUNNEL, COUGH PROVOKED AN HERNIA TOO, SOMETHING I WILL HAVE TO DEAL WITH AFTER… WELL, I AM NOT COMPLAINING, THIS IS JUST TO TELL I AM NOT ABLE TO BE VERY ACTIVE YET, NOR GO OUT WITH A CAMERA, SO I DIG IN THE VAULTS… ENJOY YOUR WEEK IPERBUDDIES

STILL VERY TIRED TODAY, TRYING TO REDUCE ON PAINKILLERS SO HARD TIME. WILL VISIT AND COMMENT ON OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS LATER…

MAYBE SLIGHTLY BETTER… BUT STILL TOO TIRED AND IN PAIN. SORRY FOR LACK OF COMMENTS, WILL LOOK AT YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS AND PUT A STAR AS TO SAY “I CAME TO VISIT YOU”

ANOTHER ONE FROM THE VAULTS, RECENT ONE THIS TIME. DOC SAYS I WILL BE IMMOBILIZED AND IN PAIN AT LEAST 2 MORE WEEKS, SO FORGIVE ME IF I DON'T COMMENT OR ANSWER MUCH, NOT EASY BEING ON DRUGS AND IN PAIN. LIFE GOES ON....

PIP ABOVE Barbacena é uma pacata freguesia do concelho de Elvas, na vasta região Alentejana, dona de uma história antiga, por onde passaram já vários povos. De facto, pensa-se que a localidade se terá desenvolvido sobre um castro pré-Romano. Posteriormente, já no reinado de D. Sancho II (1223-1248) terá sido conquistada aos Mouros, passando para domínio Português. Barbacena, localidade outrora sede de concelho, bem próxima da fronteira com Espanha, foi por diversas vezes sitiada e atacada, nomeadamente durante a Guerra da Sucessão de Espanha, e em outras ocasiões até ao início do século XIX, levando ao próprio abandono progressivo da localidade e consequente desertificação. Barbacena orgulha-se do seu antigo e rico património, com monumentos como a Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça, o Pelourinho do século XVI, a Igreja Matriz construída em 1273, o orgulhoso Castelo que protegeu a povoação variadas vezes, as várias fontes e bicas, entre tantos outros legados patrimoniais. De destacar na freguesia, as antigas tradições vão-se mantendo, existindo ainda lugar para o Artesanato local, para a Agricultura e para a bem famosa Gastronomia Alentejana. ++++++ Barbacena is a quiet parish in the municipality of Elvas, in the vast Alentejo region, owner of an ancient history, where several peoples have passed through. In fact, it is thought that the town has developed on a pre-Roman fort. Later, during the reign of King D. Sancho II (1223-1248) it was conquered from the Moors and became Portuguese territory. Barbacena, once a county seat, very close to the Spanish border, was besieged and attacked several times, namely during the Spanish Succession War, and on other occasions until the beginning of the 19th century, leading to the progressive abandonment of the town and consequent desertification. Barbacena is proud of its old and rich heritage, with monuments such as the Church of Nossa Senhora da Graça, the 16th century pillory, the Mother Church built in 1273, the proud Castle that protected the village several times, the various fountains and spouts, among many other heritage legacies. In the parish, the old traditions are still maintained, there is still room for local handicrafts, for agriculture and for the famous Alentejo Gastronomy. www.guiadacidade.pt/pt/poi-barbacena-20154