Lost in Translation

Hell’s Mouth – Not so Hellish

One of the first stops during my visit to Portugal was Boca do Inferno which in English translates as:  Hell’s Mouth. It was early May and the air temperature rose above 35 Celsius. The ocean was unusually calm and nothing suggested the raging waves this spot is known for.

 

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This is my entry for the challenge run by Restless Jo who made Portugal her second home. 

Paula
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48 responses to “Hell’s Mouth – Not so Hellish”

  1. snapsbynina Avatar
    snapsbynina

    great picture- beautiful

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you 🙂

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  2. DailyMusings Avatar
    DailyMusings

    I love the contrasts between the textures pf the water and the rocks. Just beautiful Paula- and the perspective- the rocks appearing to get smaller as the vantage point changes. Just beautiful. Like the music too 🙂 Have a great Monday!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      You too, Lisa. Have a wonderful day! And thank you 🙂

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  3. Sue Avatar
    Sue

    What a great place!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Yes, exciting, even when it is calm like this. 🙂 Have a good day, Sue!

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      1. Sue Avatar
        Sue

        I will! And Happy Monday to you, Paula 😀

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  4. Arkenaten Avatar
    Arkenaten

    Smashing photograph. Almost has a painted quality about it.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I’m so very pleased to hear that 🙂

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  5. nomad, interrupted Avatar
    nomad, interrupted

    What a gorgeous photo, and the music to go with it is phenomenal. So moving! 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      You have a great ear 🙂 Thank you!

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      1. nomad, interrupted Avatar
        nomad, interrupted

        I’d love to know who that singer is! Would you mind sharing? I’d love to get some of her music. 🙂

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          Absolutely not. It is the voice of Dulce Pontes, my favourite Portuguese singer. Look her up on you tube. There is a wonderful tune by Morricone: Your Love.

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          1. nomad, interrupted Avatar
            nomad, interrupted

            Thanks so much, Paula. I will definitely look her up. Is her music considered fado?

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            1. Paula Avatar
              Paula

              In fact here is the tune I mentioned https://bopaula.wordpress.com/2014/11/13/thursdays-special-warmth-photo-101/ She sings fado, but not just fado.

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              1. nomad, interrupted Avatar
                nomad, interrupted

                Thanks for sharing that, Paula. It’s truly beautiful. It looks like I’ll be downloading some of her music to iTunes. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.

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                1. Paula Avatar
                  Paula

                  Any time, Cathy.

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  6. BeckyB Avatar
    BeckyB

    Only recently heard of Cascais, and thought maybe should go on our return. Now seeing this superb shot it’s a definite must go 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Yes, Becky, it is a must 🙂 Thank you very much.

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  7. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    Thank you so much, sweetheart! 🙂 🙂 Stunning shot. I’ve never been to that precise spot but my elderly neighbours in the Algarve have a home there. It’s a very old, draughty house and they like to spend Summers at the beach, much further south. Lovely music. I’m soothed now. 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      😀 Bless you, enjoy your garden, book and lemonade and crumble 😉

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      1. restlessjo Avatar
        restlessjo

        🙂 🙂

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  8. ledrakenoir Avatar
    ledrakenoir

    Excellent work, wonderful view… 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 Much obliged, Drake!

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  9. Lignum Draco Avatar
    Lignum Draco

    Beautiful. It looks more like Heaven on Earth.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 good point, Draco!

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  10. Sue Slaght Avatar
    Sue Slaght

    Paula my mouth actually dropped open at the sight of this photo! Stunning capture. I like the comment above yes far more like Heaven on Earth.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 Thank you, sweetie. I remember you liked Portugal too 🙂

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      1. Sue Slaght Avatar
        Sue Slaght

        Oh we did just didn’t see enough of it!

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          I am planning to go back too some day.

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  11. Ron Hillmar Avatar
    Ron Hillmar

    Wow, that´s gorgeous!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 cheers, Ron. How are you?

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      1. Ron Hillmar Avatar
        Ron Hillmar

        Hi there, all great, getting some home-time 😉
        How are you? Still in the holiday/ summer mode?

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          No, not since 25 July. I have been slaving and am already exhausted.

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          1. Ron Hillmar Avatar
            Ron Hillmar

            Oooh, has it been a month already, s&#t, time for a holiday, how is your health doing with all this slavery?

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            1. Paula Avatar
              Paula

              Not very great, but improving I guess. Thank you for asking, Ron.

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              1. Ron Hillmar Avatar
                Ron Hillmar

                hmmm, sucks, no, never like to hear that, glad though you´re at least improving…
                All the best, Paula

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                1. Paula Avatar
                  Paula

                  To you too, Ron.

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  12. Peter Wells aka Countingducks Avatar
    Peter Wells aka Countingducks

    Calm or stormy, its breath-taking isn’t it ? 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Absolutely 🙂 Hi Peter 🙂

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  13. Lynne Ayers Avatar
    Lynne Ayers

    Spectacular shot, Paula.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Many thanks, Lynne 🙂

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  14. Lucid Gypsy Avatar
    Lucid Gypsy

    That’s a stunning photo Paula!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 Happy you like it, Gilly.

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  15. Marilyn Armstrong Avatar
    Marilyn Armstrong

    Beautiful, but I wouldn’t want to be down there in a small craft!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      😀 That’s understandable. Come to think about it, I don’t remember seeing people in a small craft down there 😀

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  17. afarawayhome Avatar
    afarawayhome

    This photo is incredible! Such detail in the waves…

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