We made it to our hotel using the Metro from the airport. Very easy and got to check in early. Grabbed a quick bite as the 1930 28 tram rode by then got a 2 hour nap. So tired.
Went for a walk before heading to our traditional Portuguese dinner at A Provencia. Cobblestone sidewalks everywhere. So cool.
We walked by a Tourist attraction which is an elevator from the 1900s that would take you up 7 stories rather than having to walk up the hill.
Got to try “Green wine”. It’s a thing. More like a spritzer. Nearby, there were 15 guys celebrating a bachelor party in the plaza. The groom was dressed in a full wedding gown and vail. So funny. Regret not taking a picture.
There are many pastries we want to try while here. I tried a coconut bread cake. Not bad. When we got back to our hotel we had 2 Pasteis da Nata (popular custard tart) waiting for us in our room. Damn good.
Dinner at a traditional Portuguese restaurant down a hidden street. Momma cooks, Dad works the bar etc and the daughter is the only waitress. Crazy. The allure is that there is always a line outside waiting to get in.
I got to try the sardines (good) and Beth had bacalhau/ cod fish (not so good…sorry Momma)
The whole place is decorated by homemade clocks that the dad made…..none of which had the correct time but are hysterical to look at.
Good night.
Gosh what a wonderful opening salvo Tom and Beth – you are both looking very fir so this trek should be a doddle!! Keep these very interesting blurbs coming, and I love the photos!!
Cheers and happy walking