HISTORY – 300 people held the “Paths of the … Battle – Current Penacova

Rainforest Foundation in partnership with the Buçaco Municipal Chamber of Aveiro and Penacova and the company «Extramotion» held on the evening Friday Night Ride integrated in “Paths of Battle Buçaco ‘project. On a warm autumn night, the event exceeded all expectations with nearly three hundred entries. Neither route distance, seven kilometers, or the floor, sometimes bumpy, led to the abandonment of the participants, who longed for the end conviviality. Participants saw and felt some of the moments leading up to the September 27, 1810, in preparation for a clash that would decide the definitive weakening French invader

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The initiative began in Cruz Alta with an introduction to the Battle and a brief physical warm for the preparation of the walk. ‘Controlled’ by an English General the “troops” followed by the path Buçaco Mountain towards the Command Post of Wellington. The route was possible to see some scenic paintings depicting episodes from the passage of the Battle at those sites

One of these episodes depicted a camp of peasants who, by then, had been advised by General Wellington to abandon their homes and move towards Lisbon. In this place we saw the power of scarce time and even taste it:. Coot eggs and tea

In the Command Post, with a very broad strategic view on the whole territory, Wellington also used the Convent Santa Cruz Buçaco to plan their attacks. On arrival at the Tour participants become aware of the presence of General Wellington arises dramatically and makes a brief historical introduction the moment.

The third stopping point and the most emblematic was the ravine where they were caught comforts of the first” Battle of the Fog. ” Deafening sounds and flashing lights simulate this confrontation, putting the player in the center of this battle. This strategic location, to the French and Anglo-Lusitanian troops, they held many casualties on both sides.

The path to the end of the course approached, and participants had the opportunity to” step history “down the road that the French troops went, thus realizing the importance of the natural barrier that was Buçaco Mountain to help troops Anglo-lusas. In Santo António the pitcher, last stop, we were greeted by a horse Reyneir General French, who accompanied them to the camp where the troops were located French with bonfires that allowed Anglo-Lusitanian troops identify their location.

The tour ended in the form of contact with music, wine, water, bread and pork skewered . | Mónica Sofia Lopes