Соединенные ШтатыWest Homestead40°23’24” N 79°54’42” W
21 апреля 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 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.
ПортугалияRestauradores38°43’0” N 9°8’30” W
22 апреля 2023 г., Португалия
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 NewarkЧитать далее
ПортугалияPonte do Almagre38°47’42” N 9°23’48” W 22 апреля 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ☀️ 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.
ПортугалияCais do Sodré38°42’18” N 9°8’30” W
22 апреля 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ 🌙 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 itЧитать далее
ПортугалияLargo do Carmo38°42’40” N 9°8’22” W 22 апреля 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ☀️ 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, aЧитать далее
ПортугалияLisbon Cathedral38°42’36” N 9°7’60” W 23 апреля 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ☀️ 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 ourЧитать далее
ПортугалияParque do Tejo38°40’36” N 9°10’12” W 23 апреля 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ 🌙 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.
ПортугалияIgreja da Conceição Velha38°42’30” N 9°8’6” W 23 апреля 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ 🌙 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. AlsoЧитать далее
ПортугалияTeatro Nacional D. Maria II38°42’54” N 9°8’24” W 24 апреля 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ ☀️ 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 hadЧитать далее
Glad you are having such a great time & seeing beautiful building.Take care & enjoy. [Alice Miller]
ПортугалияMuseu de Lisboa - Torreão Poente38°42’24” N 9°8’12” W
24 апреля 2023 г., Португалия ⋅ 🌙 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 startЧитать далее
have fun! [Dee Bagshaw]
Enjoy [Vicky]
Can’t wait!!! Have fun!!!! [Amy]