PortugalLissabonVialongaBoca da Lapa38°53’7” N 9°3’31” W
20. Juli 2018 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
So after a trip of some 350km (220 miles) I arrive in Lisbon, or nearly...this has been quite a journey not least for 'breaking down', although a lovely mechanic fixed this by simply tapping theWeiterlesen
PortugalLissabonSocorroChiadoLargo Do Correio Mor38°42’40” N 9°7’59” W
20. Juli 2018 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
I have arrived...and a very eventful journey too!
All very boring I know but I’ve been to the shops and am now going to simply relax and enjoy a glass of wine and the view from the balcony
PortugalLissabonSocorroCasteloMiradouro do Castelo de São Jorge38°42’43” N 9°8’1” W
21. Juli 2018 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Lisbon Castle, the Castelo de Sao Jorge, stands above central Lisbon and was the ancient seat of power for Portugal for over 400 years although much of the present castle was significantly restored inWeiterlesen
PortugalLissabonSocorroLissabonViewpoint Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen38°42’59” N 9°7’54” W
21. Juli 2018 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
This 'Ponto de Vista' is a spectacular viewpoint over Lisbon and you can see the Castelo S. Jorge from here
Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen (1919 - 2004) was a Portuguese poet and writer
I wasWeiterlesen
PortugalLissabonSocorroGraçaIgreja e Convento da Graça38°42’57” N 9°7’52” W
21. Juli 2018 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Really looking to see the interior of the Graca Church, which is right next to the 'Ponto de Vista' Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen, but there was a wedding being held today, so will return in theWeiterlesen
PortugalLissabonSocorroCasteloIgreja de Santa Luzia38°42’42” N 9°7’49” W
21. Juli 2018 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Lovely little garden next to Santa Luzia Church of the Knights of Malta, with superb views and great atmosphere. There are some nice Azulejos scenes on the side of the church, nice flowers, a buskerWeiterlesen
PortugalLissabonSocorroIntendente38°43’18” N 9°8’19” W
22. Juli 2018 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
PortugalLissabonSocorroChiadoRossio38°42’51” N 9°8’20” W 23. Juli 2018 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
On the Rua do Amparo, just off the Praça Dom Pedro IV, I was offered, for a price, a rather large packet of Maconha...now why would someone pick on me to make an offer like that!?
Must admit itWeiterlesen
PortugalLissabonSocorroSanta CatarinaRestauradores38°43’4” N 9°8’30” W
23. Juli 2018 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
The Lavra funicular was the first street funicular in the world. It opened on 19 April 1884 and carried 3,000 people, free of charge, on that day alone! Originally water-powered, it was converted toWeiterlesen
PortugalLissabonSocorroIntendente38°43’19” N 9°8’24” W
23. Juli 2018 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
A large garden area half of which is occupied by Jardim Braancamp Freire (Campo de Santana), with the statue at the end honoring Dr. Sousa Martins and the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the NewWeiterlesen
