I Love Lisbon

Today we arrived in Lisbon, a beautiful city with lots of history. We woke to a beautiful, sunny morning with a spectacular view of Lisbon’s Landscape from our balcony.

It’s the first morning we awoke early enough to have breakfast. Partly because we gained an hour’s sleep last night. I had granola with fruit and yogurt. Bruce had eggs, sausage and pastry.

We met with our guide, Susan, outside the port. Our first stop was at the top of a mountain above the old city.

We listened to street music, always fun!

There are so many tuk tuks here, all different styles.

We drove to the National Pantheon which was originally a church built in the 17th century.

We drove to a Park at the top of a hill where there was a beautiful maze.

Also a sculpture to signify the end of the revolution and the dawn of a new age.

Two columns honoring the relationship between Portugal and Britain.

We spent a little time in the city center. There were lots of shops and restaurants surrounding the square.

We also toured the Church of Saint Jerome. When we were in Portugal last time the church was closed.

Vasco de Gama, the explorer who discovered the route to India, is entombed in this church. He had died in India and his remains sent to Portugal. He had been buried somewhere else but in the 1800s they brought his remains to the Church of Saint Jerome. This was the location from where he set off on his explorations.

The church had magnificent architecture and intricate carvings. Some areas of the church had damage from the great earthquake of 1755.

We visited the famous pastry shop known for the delicious tarts.

Our last stop was at Belem Tower where we were able to watch the sun set.

A lovely day spent in Lisbon!

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