Anyone up for BBQ'd sardines?
Party spirits
Lavish costumes for the St. Anthony parade
Getting ready for the festivities in Alfama
View from Castello S. Jorge
Mosterio dos Jeronimos
Torre de Belem
Our Golden Gate away from home (in Lisbon)Day 8: June 12, 2010
Today was a full day of discovery in Lisbon. It was St. Anthony day; a day of celebration for the town. A day that anyone can get married for free.
We took the double-decker bus for a tour of the city. Our first stop was the Torre De Belem. From this tower we could see a bridge that reminded us of the Golden Gate Bridge; it was actually built by the same architect.
Across the way was the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos; unfortunately this structure was closed due to the Portuguese President being in town for the festivities of St. Anthony. The structure was heavily guarded with roof top police and many police surrounding the building.
We also enjoyed a self-guided tour of the Castelo S. Jorge. This provided great views of the city; a panoramic view. We spent 2 hours wandering the structure of the Castle.
Having worked up an appetite, we went to the Hard Rock Cafe; a little taste of the states. We enjoyed watching the World Cup Soccer as we munched on our juicy burgers.
Today was a full day of discovery in Lisbon. It was St. Anthony day; a day of celebration for the town. A day that anyone can get married for free.
We took the double-decker bus for a tour of the city. Our first stop was the Torre De Belem. From this tower we could see a bridge that reminded us of the Golden Gate Bridge; it was actually built by the same architect.
Across the way was the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos; unfortunately this structure was closed due to the Portuguese President being in town for the festivities of St. Anthony. The structure was heavily guarded with roof top police and many police surrounding the building.
We also enjoyed a self-guided tour of the Castelo S. Jorge. This provided great views of the city; a panoramic view. We spent 2 hours wandering the structure of the Castle.
Having worked up an appetite, we went to the Hard Rock Cafe; a little taste of the states. We enjoyed watching the World Cup Soccer as we munched on our juicy burgers.
We continued our bus tour to Alfama. This interesting part of town was preparing for the festivities of the night; lining the street with food vendors (we shared our first chorizo sandwich fresh out of the open flamed fire), selling candles, flowers, plants, bbq'd sardines (the aroma was a bit overpowering), lots and lots of beer, and many different types of cuisine. The festival is an all night bash which includes a 4-hour parade encompassing many colorful costumes and props. Each section of Lisbon is represented. Hundreds of spectators lined the streets for the big show.
After walking about 15 miles and filling the entire day with fun, we walked back to our hotel with sore feel and aching backs. It was a great day of adventure!
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Photos to follow
After walking about 15 miles and filling the entire day with fun, we walked back to our hotel with sore feel and aching backs. It was a great day of adventure!
V
Photos to follow
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