We rattled into Portugal on the overnight train from Madrid with our ever growing backpacks (current weigh in was at 20 odd kilos each) and jumped straight into the tourist traps of Lisbon.
Our first walking tour, with an Austrian guide in the middle of Portugal, was extremely entertaining and we learnt about the tumultuous history with apocalyptic earthquakes, powerful leaders, hated Kings and of course the best cafes, shops and views in town. A day trip out to the famously sweet Belem was deliciously good due to the more-ish Pasteis de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tarts) that had us going back for 2nds and wishing our belts could fit in 3rds (even snuck into our top 5 Foodie list).
From Lisbon, we journeyed north to the very charming Porto. As we enjoyed a fresh seafood meal with a signature glass of port gazing out at the sunset across the river, we agreed that the beautiful historical terraces truly deserved their UNESCO listing. Porto (and Portugal) have a beautiful understated charm.
Until more radventures,
Scott and Sara
Traditional wall in Lisbon with fado style tiles
Terracotta roofs of Lisbon
Crunchy pastry + Sweet warm custard = A delicious Portuguese Tart!
Eating with the locals - DIY cooked meat on a hot stone. Scrumptuous.
The ruins of an earthquake struck monastry in Lisbon
Looking back at historical Porto
A traditional 6 meat sandwhich in Porto, aka francesinha
A glass of port in Porto - very sophisticated!
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