Our 22nd Country!!!!! - Portugal!

Today was another milestone on our trip… we made it to our 22nd country…. Portugal! Luckily, it wasn’t one of those brutal travel days that start at 4am. Instead, we were up at a very civilised 8am. We grabbed some breakfast, got dressed, and headed out the door feeling surprisingly fresh for a day on the move.

A quick ride on the Madrid underground took us straight to the bus station. Since there are no direct train lines from Spain into Portugal, the bus was our only real option and honestly, it turned out to be a pretty good one. We boarded a double-decker bus, found our seats, and settled in for the eight hour journey.

To our relief, the bus wasn’t full at all, which meant we could stretch out and get comfortable. There was just one stop along the way, and the hours rolled by easier than expected. Before we knew it, the scenery had shifted and we were pulling into beautiful Lisbon.

From the bus station, the metro made things super simple it dropped us just a five minute walk from our accommodation. We checked into our lovely little apartment room, dumped our bags, and immediately headed out to the local supermarket to grab something quick for dinner plus supplies for the next four days.

Even after just a short wander, the city already feels so charming and full of character. We can’t wait to explore Lisbon properly and see what this vibrant place has in store for us!Leer más