Day 1: Lisboa

After a red-eye and a short layover in Madrid, we arrived in Lisbon, Portugal just after 1 pm. We were met with beautiful weather (in the 70's) and sunny skies. We found our apartment that (rented on airbnb.com) without incident. Lovely place, close to the heart of the city. We found a small place for lunch consisting of local salt-cod (bacalao) and sardines. Recharged, we then proceeded to walk the cobblestone streets all afternoon and evening. Lisbon is a rather gorgeous city. It is well maintained with the intricate stone streets and sidewalks giving it a very European colonial appearance. Interesting to think that most things have been rebuilt since their great earthquake of 1755.

My first picture. Got lucky that this guy doing capoeira just jumped into the picture

Some of the streets are so steep here that they have funiculars running up and down them

solid stone architecture everywhere!


Enjoying the beautiful day

detailed stonework on all roads and pedestrian walk ways

Our dinner was spectacular!! We found a wine bar (Chafariz do Vinho) housed in a old stone aqueduct with great reviews. We had the opportunity to try some unique Portuguese wines including white ports (pictured). This to go along with our tapas-style courses (gooey local cheese, Iberian smoked meats, bacon-wrapped dates). Yum! We finished the night with some gelato at a popular spot, Santini.