As we almost did not find a taxi to the airport (it's cheap in Portugal), we arrived "just" 45 min before the boarding time. Enough time to post the election letter (elections in Vienna - why should you post it from Vienna if you can do it from Lisbon?) and postcards. The flight from Lisbon to Frankfurt was amazing, given sunshine and the view of the clouds and the sea.
We decided not to get stressed by the possibility of missing the second flight because of attending a guided tour through the airport area. Thus, we took this tour and were shown around in a bus. Loooots of planes everywhere, at peak times every 30 sec a machine is landing or taking off. 75t fish per day, 75.000 employees on the airport. With respect to passenger transport, the third largest airport in the world. - and then, off to Vienna. Home!
2013.03.05 - Lissabon
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It dealt with:
- april-like weather
- walking in the nice streets of Alfama
- cimetero dos pazeres
- tram no. 28 driving us through narrow streets
- a yummy vegetarian good-bye dinner to our friend and to Lisbon.
It dealt with:
- april-like weather
- walking in the nice streets of Alfama
- cimetero dos pazeres
- tram no. 28 driving us through narrow streets
- a yummy vegetarian good-bye dinner to our friend and to Lisbon.
2013.03.04 - Belem
After a very refreshing morning, despite the rain, we left to Belem, an area not affected by the earthquake. The presidential palace, a monastery, a monument honoring Portuguese seamen and of course the 'Pastéis de Belém', a sweet well-known sweet.
It was surprisingly cold but a nice hot chocolate and a omelette helped us to survive. Though, the wet trousers made us go home again to change trousers. NB: always bring your waterproof trousers with you. Always.
A bit of sending funny post cards and playing games, and that's it..
It was surprisingly cold but a nice hot chocolate and a omelette helped us to survive. Though, the wet trousers made us go home again to change trousers. NB: always bring your waterproof trousers with you. Always.
A bit of sending funny post cards and playing games, and that's it..
2013.03.03 - Atlantic Ocean
We went to a free classical concert nearby (in Lisbon all museums and other facilities are for free on sundays until 2pm) - piano and saxophone making music about the spring.
Then we took the train to Cascais - to the sea! We enjoyed the sun (so warm!), bathed our feet and flew a kite. Beach, sun, sand, wonderful!
Then we returned back to Lisbon and enjoyed the evening in the city.
Then we took the train to Cascais - to the sea! We enjoyed the sun (so warm!), bathed our feet and flew a kite. Beach, sun, sand, wonderful!
Then we returned back to Lisbon and enjoyed the evening in the city.
2013.03.02 - Sintra
We picked up a really nice girl from Russia and the four of us took the train to Sintra, a village 40 min northwest of Lisbon, where were constructed a castle (19th century) and fortress/walls (8th century). It was called the Neuschwanstein of Portugal, and that's right, as it is really beautiful altogether. We had a fun day making way too many pictures.
In the evening, we had a relaxing comfortable time. Necessary after much walking.
In the evening, we had a relaxing comfortable time. Necessary after much walking.
2013.03.01 - Lisbon1
At 10.00, we took the bus and metro to our friend. We had breakfast and got rid of our luggage, and continued to see the city. First we walked from the place called Restauratores to the Plassa Rossio, so basically the city center. From the Castelo de S. Jorge we had a wonderful view of the city, especially through the periscope with a 2m canvas (very nice invention!). Afterwards we walked around for a bit more and then headed home to prepare dinner and having a cosy evening.
2013.02.28 - Alcochete
After a very necessary sleep, we first had a small walk around the lovely neighborhood of Alchochete, where we were sleeping. Sun! Warmth! Wonderful river! Flowers! Really nice...
Our host drove us to a place near the world exhibition, there we met our friend who's here for a semester, and also another friend of ours who is visiting her as well but is leaving tomorrow.
We had lunch in the sun with unfamiliar food traditions, eg fried banana or warm pineapple with cinnamon - in line with the main dish. And heaps of meat. The four of us were walking around the whole afternoon near the 'place of nations' around the World Exposition area. There were musical and other toys to play with, eg a interestingly sounding milled stone. Afterwards we prepared a cosy dinner in our friend's apartment. Inside the flat, not surprisingly, it was really cold. Everything here is rather cold for us who are used to insulated and warm rooms. At 11pm, we took the bus home to our second and last night at our host's place. The bus driver didn't even charge us and really helped us. The Portuguese seem to be very friendly! and patient: there were queuing up while waiting for the train!
Our host drove us to a place near the world exhibition, there we met our friend who's here for a semester, and also another friend of ours who is visiting her as well but is leaving tomorrow.
We had lunch in the sun with unfamiliar food traditions, eg fried banana or warm pineapple with cinnamon - in line with the main dish. And heaps of meat. The four of us were walking around the whole afternoon near the 'place of nations' around the World Exposition area. There were musical and other toys to play with, eg a interestingly sounding milled stone. Afterwards we prepared a cosy dinner in our friend's apartment. Inside the flat, not surprisingly, it was really cold. Everything here is rather cold for us who are used to insulated and warm rooms. At 11pm, we took the bus home to our second and last night at our host's place. The bus driver didn't even charge us and really helped us. The Portuguese seem to be very friendly! and patient: there were queuing up while waiting for the train!
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