United StatesPennsylvaniaWest Homestead40°23’24” N 79°54’42” W
April 21, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Packs all ready to go for a 6 week trip. Since the plan is to hike close to 400 miles, we are traveling light.
Today is the day we leave, arriving in Lisbon in the morning.
PortugalLisbon DistrictSocorroSanta CatarinaRestauradores38°43’0” N 9°8’30” W
April 22, 2023 in Portugal
Made it to Lisbon and wandered the streets with friends from Germany on the way to the train station. Heading to Sintra. The building that looks like a museum is the train station.
We left NewarkRead more
PortugalLisbon DistrictSintra (São Martinho)Ponte do Almagre38°47’42” N 9°23’48” W PortugalLisbon DistrictSocorroChiadoCais do Sodré38°42’18” N 9°8’30” W
April 22, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 63 °F
After around the Lisbon waterfront area, we stopped for drinks and a bite to eat.
Finally made it to bed around 23:00. Aside from a short nap on the plane, we had been up since Friday morning so itRead more
PortugalLisbon DistrictSocorroChiadoLargo do Carmo38°42’40” N 9°8’22” W PortugalLisbon DistrictSocorroChiadoLisbon Cathedral38°42’36” N 9°7’60” W April 23, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
We started the day with a great breakfast with Elena, Birgit, and Connie. After breakfast, it was back to walking around the town .... up the hills and down to the waterfront. At 15:00, we said ourRead more
PortugalSetúbalArialvaParque do Tejo38°40’36” N 9°10’12” W April 23, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 64 °F
A light snack of snails and beer in old town Cacilhas then a hike up the hill to Cristo Rei.
Passed over Pink Street in Lisbon on the way to catch the ferry.
PortugalLisbon DistrictSocorroChiadoIgreja da Conceição Velha38°42’30” N 9°8’6” W April 23, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 63 °F
We visited the museum of beer on Sunday night. On Monday, we took the photos with the tiles at the oldest beer hall in Portugal, a former monastery. Very beautiful, the Cervejaria da Trindade. AlsoRead more
PortugalLisbon DistrictSocorroSão MamedeTeatro Nacional D. Maria II38°42’54” N 9°8’24” W April 24, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
I will admit that I am always nervous traveling to other countries, but today was reinforced for me how easy it is for Americans to travel abroad, at least to the big cities. Our guided walk today hadRead more
PortugalLisbon DistrictSocorroChiadoMuseu de Lisboa - Torreão Poente38°42’24” N 9°8’12” W
April 24, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 66 °F
The revolution that ended the fascist rule in Portugal took place on April 25, 1974. The celebrations start on April 24. Some number of thousands in the big square here waiting for live music to startRead more
have fun! [Dee Bagshaw]
Enjoy [Vicky]
Can’t wait!!! Have fun!!!! [Amy]