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Today our journey started at the "Sementes de Liberdade"- School, one of the sweetest schools we have visited so far...
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We were so delighted with this little school that we promised to come back soon. Thank you "Seeds of Freedom"!
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The torch was handed over by the school students to their mayor, Benjamim Pereira, who smilingly held the torch and had a short and heartfelt speech to the children....
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We were invited into the assembly hall of the city council. While we were presented with nice gifts (including delicious chocolates and cake!), we could still hear the kids shouting outside!
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The enthusiastic mayor showed his running abilities and took some symbolic steps for peace.
Many thanks to Esposende for the wonderful time we had in this beautiful place....
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The sun finally appeared while we continued our journey along the fertile green coastline of Minho...
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We were treated for lunch in the Avenida primary school. The kids gave us an enthusiastic welcome...