A 10 hour train ride from Madrid, got us into Lisbon, where our pre-booked hostel turned out to be a dump. Priceline to the rescue, and we were sitting in a 4 star Holiday Inn for almost the same price.
A King size bed is virtually extinct in Europe...but we got one!!!
Portugal houses are usually have tiles decorating the exterior.
and apparently trees coming out of the roof.
Easter also had some interesting sweets. Candy covered almonds...and they're decorated!!
Built on 7 hills, Lisbon uses trams to ease the exercise.
Lisbon's outdoor elevator (a tourist trap for pictures of Lisbon)
Us enjoying ourselves in one of many mosaic tiled squares in the centre
The National Theatre
This church is best known for the riot that happened in the early 1700s. Hundreds of people were killed when they fought over the cause of the reflection. One group said it was the sun, the other thought it was the light of God.
We also saw the orchestra play...in an auditorium that looked out into the surrounding greenery.
Unlike the name, this store has nothing to do with Canada
One of many buskers...this one has won a Guiness World Record for being motionless.
This busker uses a dog for his money...
the dog even sings along to the song. It really is worth the coin.
the Arch
The Park of Nations (made for Expo) with the Oceanarium in the background.
We had a blast looking at all the ocean fish/mammals. This fish is MASSIVE!!!
We met some penguins.
and see otters
We walked through the jungle (apparently near the Indian Ocean)
and stared at the jelly fish.
Mat got eyed up by this Manta Ray
we even found Nemo in the anemones!
and this long-nosed beast. The Oceanarium was one of the coolest experiences of the trip so far.
Even the ride on the old school tram didn't beat it
We stopped off at St. George's Castel
We also stopped at the carriage museum
where we saw the original carriage where one of Portugal's kings...and the crowned Prince, were shot dead.
We wandered through St. Jerome's Monastery.
Mat tried out his skills as a gargoyle
and we enjoyed the sunny day together
The Maritime Museum was fun for Mat
We saw Queen Elizabeth's Royal Barge
The Monument to the Discoveries
The Tower of Belem
Sintra's National Palace
also houses the largest collection of tiles
Mat played King of the Castle at the Moorish Castle.
and we got a wonderful view of the city below
We also saw Pena Palace...but didn't have the patience to stand in line to see inside.
and as always, we indulged in the goodies of the area. This pastry tasted like it was apple filled---but who really knows? Not us!
This one had the same apple-like filling, but inside a dumpling type cupcake cup
The best was the McDonald's sundae with sugar balls.
A King size bed is virtually extinct in Europe...but we got one!!!
Portugal houses are usually have tiles decorating the exterior.
and apparently trees coming out of the roof.
Easter also had some interesting sweets. Candy covered almonds...and they're decorated!!
Built on 7 hills, Lisbon uses trams to ease the exercise.
Lisbon's outdoor elevator (a tourist trap for pictures of Lisbon)
Us enjoying ourselves in one of many mosaic tiled squares in the centre
The National Theatre
This church is best known for the riot that happened in the early 1700s. Hundreds of people were killed when they fought over the cause of the reflection. One group said it was the sun, the other thought it was the light of God.
We also saw the orchestra play...in an auditorium that looked out into the surrounding greenery.
Unlike the name, this store has nothing to do with Canada
One of many buskers...this one has won a Guiness World Record for being motionless.
This busker uses a dog for his money...
the dog even sings along to the song. It really is worth the coin.
the Arch
The Park of Nations (made for Expo) with the Oceanarium in the background.
We had a blast looking at all the ocean fish/mammals. This fish is MASSIVE!!!
We met some penguins.
and see otters
We walked through the jungle (apparently near the Indian Ocean)
and stared at the jelly fish.
Mat got eyed up by this Manta Ray
we even found Nemo in the anemones!
and this long-nosed beast. The Oceanarium was one of the coolest experiences of the trip so far.
Even the ride on the old school tram didn't beat it
We stopped off at St. George's Castel
We also stopped at the carriage museum
where we saw the original carriage where one of Portugal's kings...and the crowned Prince, were shot dead.
We wandered through St. Jerome's Monastery.
Mat tried out his skills as a gargoyle
and we enjoyed the sunny day together
The Maritime Museum was fun for Mat
We saw Queen Elizabeth's Royal Barge
The Monument to the Discoveries
The Tower of Belem
Sintra's National Palace
also houses the largest collection of tiles
Mat played King of the Castle at the Moorish Castle.
and we got a wonderful view of the city below
We also saw Pena Palace...but didn't have the patience to stand in line to see inside.
and as always, we indulged in the goodies of the area. This pastry tasted like it was apple filled---but who really knows? Not us!
This one had the same apple-like filling, but inside a dumpling type cupcake cup
The best was the McDonald's sundae with sugar balls.
Yet another wonderful 3 weeks in Europe. The next trip will be to Instanbul, Turkey and Greece...but for now, Mat's back to work and I'm heading home for a job interview---and a lot of catch-up time with those I love. See you all soon!!!
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