Whoopi! We are on our way!
25 марта 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ⛅ 2 °C
So here we are, packed, tickets in hand. A kiss goodbye from our grandson Hendrix, and Joe drove us to the airport. Two weeks isn’t long-in our life but for Norah & Hendrix it is. We will miss themЧитать далее
Lisbon Arrival
26 марта 2023 г., Канада ⋅ ☀️ 4 °C
We arrived in Lisbon pretty well on time, sailed thru passport control, luggage came off together in record time and with nothing to declare we were ready to meet up with Sofia to give us a lift toЧитать далее
ПутешественникOh ya memories are coming back , Tom enjoy the deserts!!! No shortage of them !
Lisbon walk-a-bout
26 марта 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
We needed to get the a feel for the Bica district and also some provisions, so a Sunday stroll was in order. Most of our walk was either uphill or downhill. It seems rare to move on a level surface.Читать далее
Bica Funicular
26 марта 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
The elevator up the hill. We used it once.
Early morning train to Sintra
27 марта 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Unlike a trip with a tour company, we had a modest breakfast this morning. We had coffee with toast, a banana, and a cereal bar. Out the door by 6:50 and only one false start as I returned to getЧитать далее
ПутешественникDon’t see many people. There are usually big crowds at this place.
Pena Palace
27 марта 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Instead of takin the bus from the train station, we were enticed by a smooth talking tour guide to get a ride up the hill in the comfort of his car and listen to the history of Peña Palace. Just toЧитать далее
Inside the Palace
27 марта 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
It was a slow walk through the palace behind tour groups that would crowd shame us if we tried to pass.
More of inside the Palace
27 марта 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Gardens of Pena Palace
27 марта 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Moorish Castle
27 марта 2023 г., Португалия
This castle is on the walk back to Sintra and I thought I could give it a skip since there was still a lot of walking to do. Brave Dianne disagreed, saying we shouldn’t miss this opportunity.Читать далее
Historical Center Sintra
27 марта 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
We made it down the hill to Sintra.
Cascais
28 марта 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
We walked to Cais de Sodré train station for a trip to the beach. Nice start to the day.
A relaxing 40 minute ride to Cascais. Coffee and pastéis for a celebratory arrival snack, and then someЧитать далее
This is Belem
28 марта 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Belém is the western most neighborhood of Lisbon. It is historically the starting point for for the world exploring journeys that the Portuguese sponsored. We had a very good lunch here after theЧитать далее
Belem Tower and more
28 марта 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
It turned out that a tram broke down close to our stop. It stopped the rest of the trams from continuing, so we rode a bus that was the same number as the tram we planned to ride. We got the boot offЧитать далее
Tram #28
28 марта 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
I have had enough of public transit for a day, but not Dianne. She wants to ride a tram. Dianne thinks this is a “special” tram as it goes by some of Lisbons’ most interesting buildings andЧитать далее
ПутешественникAs they say in Lisbon “If you are going to ride the tram, wear a sturdy pair of shoes”
2nd travel day
29 марта 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
On our way to Porto. Uber to the train station. Uber and a short walk to the local apartment.
The apartment is centrally located and we found we could walk most places we needed to.
The city Hall wasЧитать далее
Sao Bento Station
29 марта 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Close to our apartment is Sao Bento train station. Too bad it isn the one we arrived at or departed from.
ПутешественникImagine what would happen if our LRT stations were decorated like these.
Trip to Coimbra
30 марта 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
This was a nice change from some of the more touristy places we have visited.
University of Coimbra
30 марта 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Coimbra has been an educational institution since around 1200. The university was originally a Royal Palace. The ancient library has around 60,000 books and is a current reference source for students.Читать далее
Aveiro
30 марта 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Aveiro is known as the Venice of Portugal because of the canals. We had lunch here at a restaurant recommended by our guide Carla. We both had a tasty sea bass and saved room for dessert. A boat rideЧитать далее
Praias da Barra
30 марта 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ 🌬 18 °C
The last stop on our day tour is at the lighthouse and seaside town of Praia da Barra. The colourful houses are unique to this area. Waves on the Atlantic coast are a good size and you could surfЧитать далее
Olive oil press
31 марта 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
The vineyards also have olive trees and this Quinta (farm) has what amounts to being an olive press museum. It could still be used but olive oils are cold pressed these days and this old press usedЧитать далее
ПутешественникWe’re you pressed for time? Did you have a pressing engagement?
Stomp those grapes!
31 марта 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Surprisingly, the grapes are still stomped with bare feet to make the wine here. The stompers work a two hour shift. Sounds to me like it would be fun for about 15 to 20 minutes. About as long as IЧитать далее
The Douro Valley
31 марта 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Today is a wine and port tasting tour of the Douro valley. We met our fellow tourists when we were picked up close to our accommodation at 8:15. Two pleasant ladies are from New Zealand and look to beЧитать далее
ПутешественникVery beautiful! ✨ we were there four years ago on a wine tasting tour 🍷😊
Finally, a sleep in!
1 апреля 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
We slept until I wasn’t tired anymore, and since it looked like the sun was coming up, I got up. I waited another 20 minutes before I woke up grumpy. She had planned a day for us and wanted to getЧитать далее
ПутешественникSafe travels...
ПутешественникLuv ur cases u both sure know how to travel have fun!
ПутешественникHave fun!!!