Rediscover Portugal, an unknown friend!
By Jorge Mak
Long before Columbus had reached the shores of the later called
United States of America, a humble bunch of intrepid seamen came
ashore as they have "discovered a new land". They have left no
signs of their stopover but, instead, they collected knowledge
and left resuming their journey throughout the seas. Once back
home, these seamen told their King that there actually was land
on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. As usual, all this
knowledge remained in secrecy as they carried on with their
journeys all through the seas.
These seamen came in the later XIII century, when their Kingdom
started the boldest adventure of Mankind to that date: the
"Discovery of the Earth" via the oceans.
Secrecy about their findings was a vital part of the endeavor as
other already powerful nations were also interested on the
richness allegedly existent in undiscovered parts of the World.
For national interest purposes,discoveries were to be maintained
"unknown" for the majority, while they unrelentingly sailed
around the Globe, leaving their signs and providing new
"worlds to the World".
Peace, understanding and knowledge were their primary goals,
instead of a ruthless conquest spirit that their competitors
retained. They brought the "word of the Lord" to the World
instead of chaos, death and theft. A mission beyond material
profits led these brave seamen all over the Earth, spreading a
word of mercy. These seamen were Portuguese people.
After so many Centuries, America has become one of the greatest
nations worldwide. America's power takes people to the Moon, has
led perilous crusades against Evil and has given us a huge
technologic push. Time has come, though, for America to
"rediscover" it's oldest and yet unknown friend: Portugal!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jorge Mak is a freelance writer, and owns a specialized
consulting firm.
http://www.valuep.comDid you know that Portugal is the golfing hotbed of Europe?
http://www.algarvegolfe.comFor great vacation packages and more information
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