Sunny Lisbon

We decided to head out and just explore the “hood” this morning. We first wandered down to Praça do Comércio to see what was happening, and it was much quieter than the previous day as all the Basques had gone home. We then had a great time just wandering the narrow streets and laneways, and climbing many stairs, in the Alfama district. We did a bit of shopping and also stopped for a pastel de nata and a pingado. We met an interesting American women who was on her way to Malta to play in a big stakes poker competition.

There were a lot of British tourists about as there were a number of large cruise ships docked. We talked to some people from Southhampton who told us they only had four hours in the city. Lucky for them it wasn’t raining.

Lisbon is a colourful and lively city and it is so good to be back.Read more