Verenigde StatenPennsylvaniaWest Homestead40°23’24” N 79°54’42” W
21 april 2023, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 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.
22 april 2023, 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 NewarkMeer informatie
PortugalDistrito de LisboaSintra (São Martinho)Ponte do Almagre38°47’42” N 9°23’48” W 22 april 2023, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Spent some hours visiting Sintra. Lots of hills, felt like walking in Pittsburgh. The trains were exactly on time in both directions, leaving within seconds of scheduled time.
PortugalDistrito de LisboaSocorroChiadoCais do Sodré38°42’18” N 9°8’30” W
22 april 2023, 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 itMeer informatie
22 april 2023, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
The first day in a new place for me (Eileen) is always overwhelming. I am tired, don't have my bearings, and am a little anxious. Today we went straight from the airport to meeting up with Elena, aMeer informatie
PortugalDistrito de LisboaSocorroChiadoKathedrale Sé Patriarcal38°42’36” N 9°7’60” W 23 april 2023, 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 ourMeer informatie
PortugalDistrito de SetúbalArialvaParque do Tejo38°40’36” N 9°10’12” W 23 april 2023, 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.
PortugalDistrito de LisboaSocorroChiadoIgreja da Conceição Velha38°42’30” N 9°8’6” W 23 april 2023, 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. AlsoMeer informatie
PortugalDistrito de LisboaSocorroSão MamedeTeatro Nacional D. Maria II38°42’54” N 9°8’24” W 24 april 2023, 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 hadMeer informatie
24 april 2023, 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 startMeer informatie
have fun! [Dee Bagshaw]
Enjoy [Vicky]
Can’t wait!!! Have fun!!!! [Amy]