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  • Day 3

    Head start on Camino day one

    April 26 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F

    I decided to walk the 8 km from Lisbon and return by metro to my hotel before I "officially" start my Camino tomorrow.

    On the way I visited the National Tile Museum.

    After the Tile Museum I was mostly walking through a kind of warehouse district, but discovered an area converted to house some small galleries and eateries.

    I ended my walk at the Parque das Nações before heading back to the hotel.

    For dinner I discovered a great restaurant right across the street from my hotel, which is located somewhat away from the central tourist areas of Lisbon. When I entered at about 6:15 all the tables had "reserved" signs on them, but I was early enough that they could seat me before those with reservations arrived. It was a Mexican restaurant with a Portuguese flair. Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures of all the food, but I started with a shrimp tostsdita with avocado, then had yummy tortilla soup, a beef taco, and chocolate mousse with bits of crunchy meringue for dessert.
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  • Day 7

    Lisbon

    April 25 in Portugal ⋅ 🌬 68 °F

    Today we make the one hour and fifteen minute drive back to Lisbon. Drop the rental car at the airport and then head into the city to begin enjoying everything Lisbon has to offer! Pousada de Lisboa - Praça do Comércio, a place with a matchless historical personality and charm, from where the city expanded. After the 1755 earthquake, the Marquis of Pombal designed and rebuilt the entire square, including the building of the Pousada de Lisboa house of kings and a forum for the Ministry of Internal Administration.Read more

  • Day 2

    Sintra

    April 25 in Portugal ⋅ 🌬 59 °F

    I'd heard so much about Sintra that I booked four nights in Lisbon so that I'd have plenty of time to enjoy it. However, I decided not to book a ticket for the Pena Palace (the most popular place to see in Sintra) before I left home because I wasn't sure how early I'd want to wake up. It turns out that my body wanted to sleep until ten. 😊

    So I actually waited until I was on the train to Sintra to buy my ticket for a 5:00 slot. I bought a ticket for the Quinta da Regaleira for 2pm. Both timings worked out perfectly, as I had plenty of time to walk to both places, though the walk from Quinta da Regaleira to the Pena Palace was more of a hike, with about 850 ft of elevation gain over 1.7 miles. But it was a beautiful hike on wooded paths.

    The main attraction of the Quinta da Regaleira is called the Initiation Well, but it turns out that it's not a well at all. There seem to be a number of stories about its purpose, one of which is that it was part of initiation rites for the Knights Templar. More information here: https://www.quintadaregaleiratickets.com/initia…
    Whatever its original purpose, it was fascinating to descend down its steps.

    The Pena Palace was actually less interesting, but because of where it sits there are wonderful views.
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  • Day 1

    First day in Lisbon

    April 24 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F

    After approximately 24 hours of travel I arrived by Uber to my hotel around 10:30 pm, ready to hit the sack.

    My room can best be described as a shoe box with ensuite. No much room to maneuver, but the bed is comfortable and the location is quiet.

    Showering is quite a challenge in such a tiny shower. Every time I move I bump the controls with my elbow or bum, changing the temperature to cold or scalding! I won't attempt to wash my hair.

    Although I was so tired it took me a while to fall asleep, but I slept for a long time, not waking up until after 11 am. Then I set off to wander around. My first stop was the Decathlon store, then next door to El Corte Inglés department store. It's such a huge store that I had trouble finding the exit - I could have spent hours wandering around somewhat lost.

    Then it was time to go to the newly opened Pilgrim Office where I got my credential, maps, and other useful information.

    The last time I was in Lisbon I watched as a tour bus drove right into the river. It wasn't an accident, it was an amphibious vehicle. I thought that then that it looked like a lot of fun, and that I should try it if I ever got back to Lisbon. So I bought a ticket and took a Bolt (similar to Uber) to the HippoTour meeting point.

    The land part of the tour was a bit ho-hum, but the tour guide on board was quite entertaining. The fun part was when we entered the river. It was a beautiful day, and a wonderful vantage point for the Belem Tower and other landmarks.

    I walked back to the central tourist area and had dinner at the Time Out Market, a kind of large indoor food court.
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  • Day 23

    Day 20 Sintra

    April 23 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

    Decided to take the train to Sintra an hour train ride from Lisbon.

    While I was buying my train ticket, I bumped into Hannah, a girl I met on the Camino at least 2 weeks ago. It was great although I never saw her after that. She had her own agenda I guess.

    Very crowded and very touristy at Sintra.

    I lucked out by walking up the hill to the Moorish Castle. It was very steep at times but that was good as it decreased the number of others walking.....

    I saw many families with children even babies at the top.

    It was challenging for me in places for sure but I am so glad I went there.

    Coming down was a challenge again I like the up but not the down. The road was a traffic jam of buses, and taxis waiting to move in the hot sun!!!

    I loved walking through the forest there and back. I sat on a rock for a long time just taking in the different bird calls and enjoying the gardens🥰

    Probably one of my best days ever♥️♥️♥️
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  • Day 1

    Tag 1

    April 23 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C

    Heute sind wir in den frühen Morgenstunden von Luxemburg nach Lissabon geflogen. Vom Flughafen ging es weiter mit der U-Bahn in die Innenstadt zum Busbahnhof. Ab hier sind wir mit einem Bus bis Vila Nova de Milfontes gefahren, wo wir morgen mit unserer Wanderung starten werden. Nachdem wir das Gepäck in unser Unterkunft abgestellt hatten ging es zuerst in eine Eisdiele und anschließend machten wir noch einen Spaziergang durch das schöne Städtchen.Read more

  • Day 6

    Porto to Lisbon.

    April 22 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 59 °F

    We walked another 15,000 + steps today along with a high speed train to Lisbon. Happy Earth Day! Dave and I were reflecting today on the many many years that we sang to hundreds of children during Earth Day in the month of April! Today was a rare day that we didn’t work on an earth day.

    Life changes! People and places I captured today
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  • Day 6

    Getting to Know Lisbon

    April 22 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F

    True to form, we spent the day wandering the streets of Lisbon. We tried to avoid the busy touristy areas as we love walking and exploring the narrow streets of the quiet neighborhoods. That being said, we did stumble upon a five-piece playing some great street music. We just had to dance!Read more

  • Day 22

    Day 19 Lisbon

    April 22 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

    Had a nice breakfast at the Hostel. Took my time and chatted with the friendly receptionist. She gave me a number of great suggestions with regards to what to check out and how to get around.

    I decided to start with the Cathedral magnificent. There were many small chapels surrounding the main body of the church Stained glass was very different.

    You were able to climb to a viewpoint at the back and that is where I could take a closeup of the Magnificent mandala stained glass.

    I then continued walking ( up and Up) to see the Castille de Jorge. I had a delicious custard tart on the way....but there was a huge lineup and I decided not to wait to get in. Too many people.

    I then walked up to the Circa de Jardin for a wonderful view of the city(my video)

    After that I went down and down to the water and had my lunch there

    I took the train to Belhem and captured the pics of the huge monument and Castille. They were sold out for the day at the Castille no worries I was fine with that.

    I hopped back on the Metro to go home ( around 1700). I found a supermercado and picked up some salad, coke and chicken for supper Really great day!!!

    I think I walked close to 15 km🤗
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  • Day 5

    Lissabon ist kein Vorort von Bonn

    April 21 in Portugal ⋅ 🌧 15 °C

    Letzte Tage sind selten schön, letzte Urlaubstage sowieso.
    Früh aufstehen, früh packen und hoffen, dass alle Utensilien irgendwie wieder in die Reisetasche finden (den Überblick habe ich während meiner Maladie verloren). Früh stücken (allmählich geht auch wieder Salziges), früh mit Uber zum Flughafen fahren, Check-in, letzte Mitbringsel finden, im Sprühregen zum Flieger spurten, im Flieger sitzen, Adeus Lisboa. Die Welt von oben sehen, weiße Pyrenäengipfel, braun geschecktes Frankreich, azurblauen Genfer See, hellgrün-weiß getüpfelte Alb. Wie rasch etwas hinter und nicht mehr vor einem liegt! Am Echterdinger Flughafen in den Stuttgarter Ostermontag steigen, Abschied von Julian, ehe jeder in seine Richtung davon fährt. Mit der Straßenbahn. Durch Donnerwetter nach Hause laufen, die Reisetasche im Schlepptau wie ein folgsames Hündchen.

    Und dann sitzt du wieder in deiner Kate und kommst dir ein bisschen vor wie der Fischer und siene Fruu. War das was? Beim Auspacken riecht die Wäsche noch nach dem Blumenduft der Casinha das Flores. Andenken tippen Erinnerungen an. Die Gelb- und Rottupfer der rumpelnden Straßenbahnen. Die Miradouros mit ihren immer neuen Ausblicken. Der Fado. Die schönsten Momente (in Mouraria). Und die lustigsten (in unserer Vinothek). Wie viel in drei Tage reinpasst. Und wie Vieles nicht. Das meiste haben wir nur von ferne gesehen oder von außen. Kein einziges Museum von innen, weder das Museum do Fado noch das Museum Nacional do Azulejo, noch irgendein Kunstmuseum. Von Sintra oder Cascais ganz zu schweigen.

    Verpasstes, Aufgeschobenes ist ein Grund wiederzukommen. Lissabon ist kein Vorort von Bonn, wie der Komiker Emil Steinberger in einem Sketch einst vermutete. Nicht nur deshalb hoffe ich auf die Neuauflage einer Sehnsuchtsreise in nicht allzu weiter Ferne. Vejo voce em breve, Lisboa!

    Guntrun
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