Our last day exploring Lisbon!

Our final day in Lisbon unfolded at an easy, unhurried pace, exactly what we needed. With no big plans on the agenda, we let the morning stretch out gently. A quick sort through of our bags, a relaxed breakfast, and a bit of getting ready later, we slipped on our rain jackets and stepped out into a soft, drizzly Lisbon morning. The sky may have been grey, but the city still felt warm and welcoming.

With just a few final things left on our to-do list, pick up a postcard, restock our supplements, and wander the shops one more time we strolled down the street, dipping in and out of every souvenir store that caught our eye. Soon, the path opened into the Rossio Christmas Market, its stalls glowing cheerfully despite the weather. We browsed once more through the little shops, soaking up the festive atmosphere, and ended up making one last purchase, the sweetest grater plate that we can’t wait to use back home.

From the market, we continued meandering through Lisbon’s beautiful streets, stopping in a few clothing stores and enjoying the slower rhythm of the day. Along the way, we found the perfect postcard, one more small memory to take home with us.

By early afternoon the drizzle had grown into real hunger, and we both had the same craving a pho. A cozy Vietnamese restaurant appeared like fate, so we ducked inside. The steaming bowls that arrived were honestly some of the best pho we’ve ever had, made even better by the kindness of the staff and the quiet refuge from the rain.

After lunch, the rain picked up, encouraging us to start making our way back toward our accommodation. There was still one thing left on our list… supplements. What we thought would be a quick stop turned into nearly an hour of searching every pharmacy in the area, only to come up empty handed. By 4 p.m., damp and a little defeated, we headed back.

The afternoon drifted into a restful early evening. We relaxed, made some dinner, and then, feeling recharged, decided to venture out one last time to see the city illuminated under its Christmas lights. The Rossio market looked even more magical at night, twinkling and lively. We wandered through slowly, taking it all in, and popped into one last store and finally found the supplements we’d been hunting for all day. A small victory!

Back at our accommodation, we packed up for tomorrow’s journey to Porto which is our final stop in Europe before heading back to the UK. As we zipped up our bags, it felt like the perfect end to our Lisbon chapter slow, cozy, a little rainy, and full of small, lovely moments.

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