Summary of José Saramago's Journey to Portugal

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The first traveler ever to pull up in his car with the engine already in Portugal but the petrol tank still in Spain was heard preaching to the fish in the river. He told them to gather around and advice him which language they spoke when they crossed the watery frontiers beneath. #2 The traveller was greeted by a sudden breeze that ruffled the waters. He fell silent, and soon after, nothing could be seen except for the river and its shores. He was forced to acknowledge his own shortcomings and learn about miracles. #3 The traveler can confirm that the Portuguese have a sense of humor, as the town of Miranda do Douro, located on the banks of the Duero River, has graffiti that is obscenely anti-Spanish. #4 The traveler was unable to contain his vanity. He came from so far away and was admitted to the mysteries simply because of his honest face. He began to question his motives. A journey is not supposed to be a matter of moving on, but of being.