Two visits， one in the winter and one in the summer and my love for Portugal was cemented。 There is so much diversity in history and this book added even more to my knowledge。 The awe inspiring seafaring/navigation feats are well known and documented but I was struck by the daring and innovation mentioned in this book and what they went through to become the Portugal of today - what a country！ As the offspring of indentured laborers who went to British Guiana from Madeira， I wondered about the P Two visits， one in the winter and one in the summer and my love for Portugal was cemented。 There is so much diversity in history and this book added even more to my knowledge。 The awe inspiring seafaring/navigation feats are well known and documented but I was struck by the daring and innovation mentioned in this book and what they went through to become the Portugal of today - what a country！ As the offspring of indentured laborers who went to British Guiana from Madeira， I wondered about the Portuguese connection and when able made the journey。 I felt instantly "at home" and loved my two visits and the weeks spent visiting many places。A must read for anyone interested in history/travel。 。。。more