bario alto lisbon

Got off the tram at the top of the Bica Funicular, which is no longer running, but boy were the streets crowded.. They say this is the night life area, and they are not kidding. Music everywhere, tents selling food, mostly sardines and pork, and lots of beer! as we were making our way down the funicular hill a group of 3 guys link arms together to allow me to pass, It was quite cute they created a little wall so I could get through, then they waved......I guess I reminded them of their mom :)

We had a midnight snack, and it was almost midnight, at one of the restaurants just up from the square at the bottom of the Bica elevator. Largo de santo antonio....i think

Pork chop, very flat, salad and potato chips, with a glass of port!

then back to our place, which again the lane was being used as the local urinal! we had followed one guy so he had to wait till we entered our courtyard before he could take his pee.

This morning the city crew has already been and has cleaned up, and I think hosed down the lane...... the portuguese do know how to party.....late into the eve....Read more