We did a lot of walking around Lisbon's different neighborhoods. The sidewalks all over the city are paved with little stones making intricate patterns and designs, and the narrow streets are lined with colorful, tiled buildings.
Lisbon lies along the Tejo River, where explorers--including Vasco de Gama fresh from India--docked their ships loaded with treasure and foreign goods. In Belem (one of Lisbon's neighborhoods) there are a few monuments remembering Portugal's golden years during the Age of Discovery.
This one is an old fortification that is half tower, half ship and was the ceremonial entrance to LisbonBelem is also home to the best pastry shop in Portugal. Rob and I went there multiple times to load up on Pasteis de Nata and Bolos de Berlim. That was probably the highlight of my trip! :)
We also had to make a trip to KFC for a Tower Burger--a burger unique to European KFCs that Rob ate almost weekly for a 3 month stretch of his mission. It was fun to be there with him for that walk down memory lane.
FYI: Important Weather UpdateCambridge, UK--30 F
Lisbon, Portugal--57 F
I'd say we made a good choice when we booked our flight to Lisbon!
6 comments:
I'm so glad y'all got to go south and walk down mission memory lane! And Spencer loved the surprise!
Love, Mom
Jealous, jealous, jealous! Partly because of the pastries and beautiful country...but mostly because of the warm weather. We're freezing here in Cambridge. Come back soon for some hot cocoa!?
Are the pics with Spence coming later? Loved these and I'm glad you were able to get back there together during this dream year :).
wow, i am always so impressed with your pictures. im so sad i missed your call. the three of us are recovering from the cold/fever deal though so we are doing better. Man I wish i were in portugal with you guys :(
No kidding....I'm with Heather....so jealous! We're so glad that you're having such a good time. How great to go back to Rob's old mission! Are you ready for some more snow? It hasn't stopped falling. It's gorgeous. We'll have to go find a good sledding hill once you guys return and once the Wiggintons start feeling better. Have fun....don't hurry back....its seems warmer there.
What a great resource!
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