Visit the ornate Jeronimos Monastery in the Belem area of western Lisbon. This UNESCO heritage site was founded in celebration of successful Portuguese voyages around the world. Admire the nearby Belem Tower built between 1514 and 1520. It was built to help protect the coasts of Portugal and as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon.
Outside the city center sits the Palace of Queluz. This 18th century palace is often called the Bersailles of Portugal. Originally the palace was built as a summer retreat. The ornate palace's rooms are filled with art and furniture. One wing of the palace is now a guesthouse for foreign heads of state visiting Portugal. Near Lisbon lies the charming town of Sintra. The hilly ares's cool climate made it a summer retreat for Portuguese nobles. Many built summer homes here. Visit Pena Palace perched on a hilltop above Sintra. It's a great example of 19th century Romantic architecture. Within the walls, wander through gardens dotted with fountains, bridges and pavilions.
You'll discover that is doesn't take long to fall in love with Lisbon.
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get away from it all
Hello, friends. Welcome to Info Cloud. We all need a break sometimes. What do you do to get away from it all, Rex?
I've been thinking a lot about this question recently. I've been busy, and I need some rest. But I'm not sure how to do that. Do you have any suggestions?
Hmm. Well, the "it all" in this phrase is referring to our day-to-day life, things that make us feel busy or stressed. Some people get away from it all by taking a trip. Others do something as simple as listening to music or having a cup of tea.
Oh, I see. One of my friends have been busy with taking care of her aunt in the hospital. She's going to take the afternoon off and go to the spa to get away from it all.
This past summer my friends and I took a trip to Korea to get away from it all. It was nice to relax and just spend time together.
That sounds like a great way to take a break. But I'm not planning on spending money on a trip like that anytime soon.
Well, why don't you try taking a walk after dinner? Just taking a little time for yourself can be a great way to get away from it all.
很多人喜歡出國旅遊，為了就是從緊張的日常生活中跳脫出來。你可以用 get away from it all來表達你想要做一些事情散散心。I went to Korea to get away from it all. 我去了一趟韓國去散散心。但是，get away from it all 並不只侷限在旅遊，有的時候聽聽音樂或是喝杯咖啡，也可以達到同樣的目的。She went to the spa to get away from it all. 她去了一趟休閒養生館去放鬆一下。不曉得平常時，你都會用什麼方式去 get away from it all?
Language Lab
ornate adj.
/oɚˈneɪt/
covered with decorations : covered with fancy patterns and shapes
- The large banquet hall becomes very ornate during the Christmas season.
- She doesn't like ornate jewelry.
- Monica is getting married next year, and she wants her wedding dress to be very ornate.
elaborately or excessively decorated
- The lamp seemed too ornate for Gloria's simple little apartment.
voyage n.
/ˈvojɪʤ/
a long journey to a distant or unknown place especially over water or through outer space
- He wrote about his many voyages into the South Seas.
- Not everyone survived the difficult voyage across the Atlantic Ocean.
飛行或航海旅遊
- This is Billy's first voyage to Asia, so he is feeling excited and nervous at the same time.
voyage v. 旅遊
to take a long journey usually by ship or boat
- He spent his youth voyaging around the globe.
- The two boys dream about voyaging into outer space.
monastery n.
/ˈmɑːnəˌsteri/
a place where monks live and work together
- a Catholic/Buddhist monastery
retreat n.
a place that is quiet and private
- Mr. Jones bought a small house in the mountains and used it as a retreat.
movement by soldiers away from an enemy because the enemy is winning or has won a battle
- The entire army was destroyed because the general refused to retreat.
movement away from a place or situation especially because it is dangerous, unpleasant, etc.
- When the manager showed up, everyone retreated to their desks and pretended they were busy.
perch v.
/ˈpɚtʃ/
to sit on or be on something high or on something from which it is easy to fall — usually + on
坐在或停留在某個高處或東西的邊緣 (常指鳥或動物坐在高處)
- A monkey perched on a tree branch.
(人坐在一個東西或地方的邊緣)
- My classmates like to perch on the old city wall and watch the sunset.
: to put (someone or something) on something high or on something from which it is easy to fall 使某個東西位於某個高處(如: 一棟建築物)
- The lonely castle is perched on the edge of a cliff. 孤伶的城堡座落在懸崖的邊緣。
- The explorers found a small village perched on top of a hill. 探險家發現一個位於山丘上的小村落。
pavilion n. 涼亭
/pəˈvɪljən/
a building in a park or garden that usually has open sides and is used for parties, concerts, or other events
