Portuguese! Although many people do speak English, it’s helpful to know a few words in the local language. Obrigado: thank you Ola: hello Com Licenca: excuse me Banhiero: bathroom Tchau (chow): bye Por favor: please
We arrive Thursday July 21st afternoon and depart the following Wednesday July 28th.
Portugal is part of the European Union and uses the Euro.
Sintra is a microclimate of it’s own so it could rain one minute and be sunny the next. The temperature during the day should stay be in the low 80s. Sunset is around 9pm. However, because Sintra is in the mountains it can get chilly at night so plan to bring a light jacket or shawl as dancing will be outdoors late into the evening!
The wedding is black tie requested. Men in tuxedos and women in formal dresses.