Lisbon

Hola from Lisboa.We`ve just spent 4 days touring the capital city of Portugal. It has been super hot and sunny and the list of things to do has been a bit daunting though, I do believe, we`ve managed to see and do a lot.

Today for instance, we rode the train about 35 minutes to the coastal town Cascais where J took a lesson in scuba and I read under an umbrella on the beach. It was lovely and relaxing. We fineshed today with dinner at a local favourite restaurant where we shared the grilled chicken with rice and a salad, it was divine... and so so so busy when we left. Crazy busy.

Yesterday we went to the Lisbon Oceanario and watched the sea otters, penguins, sharks and sea turtles, and much more, go about their daily lives. I was so giddy as it was my first visit to an aquarium. At first I was worried that I might feel sad for all the creatures in these weird controlled environments but having now gone I feel as if the staff do a fine job and the fake sea world keeps the animals happy. We fineshed that day with a film (they play in english with subtitles here).

The day before that we enjoyed a wine tasting and explored our little neighbourhood of Chiado which is a artsy shopping district with great cafes and a tonne of great people watching. We ended that evening at the widely popular Cafe Buenos Aires where we ate a flower salad with goat cheese, strawberries and tomatoes and a sweetened baslamic vinegar, so good!

Right now it`s night and the rain has started. Since we`ve been here it has not rained yet, until now. I admit that the rain is a welcome relief because it brings a cool night sleep and a quiet street. 

Tomorrow we`re back on the train to head to the Algarve. Miss everyone back home.

Photos via the lovely internet.