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April 14th - Day 5
April 14th - Day 5
This morning we woke to a day that reminded us of the foggy days invariably found on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in the summer. Our apartment overlooks the harbour, and, by all accounts had a nice view, but actually seeing it would have to wait until later in the day. The apartment itself is beautiful. We were surprised to be able to rent something this nice for the budget we had.
This morning we woke to a day that reminded us of the foggy days invariably found on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in the summer. Our apartment overlooks the harbour, and, by all accounts had a nice view, but actually seeing it would have to wait until later in the day. The apartment itself is beautiful. We were surprised to be able to rent something this nice for the budget we had.
A more complete story of our day will come later, however in the meantime, here are some photos from our walk through the Baixa district, and a short tour by a guide using an odd-looking vehicle called a "Tuk Tuk". And, in the end, the sun came out! Not unlike Tofino on an August afternoon. It turned out to be a lovely day.
A more complete story of our day will come later, however in the meantime, here are some photos from our walk through the Baixa district, and a short tour by a guide using an odd-looking vehicle called a "Tuk Tuk". And, in the end, the sun came out! Not unlike Tofino on an August afternoon. It turned out to be a lovely day.
The Cristo Rei, a monument, over 80 meters high, overlooking the harbour.
Sidewalks throughout old Lisbon are created using tiled paving stones, often with intricate patterns.
Along our walk, we discovered a fantastic bakery that made breakfasts something to look forward to.
Along the seawall overlooking Lisbon harbor
Tram that moves up and down steep hills that reminded us of San Francisco.
A monument outside the Igreja de Sao Domingos in memory of two thousand Jewish refugees from the Spanish Inquisition who were killed in 1506 by local townspeople.
Lisbon Cathedral, built in 1147 AD, and remarkably survived the great earthquake of 1755. It was Palm Sunday, an important Christian religious day, leading up to Easter next week.
Laura, a medical student, later took us for an hour-long tour through the old city via a "Tuk Tuk", one of dozens of little electric vehicles that move nimbly through Lisbon's the tiny sidestreets carrying tourists.
A lavadouro publico, s public laundry with large vats where clothes can be brought to be hand-washed before setting them out to dry on clotheslines.
Sangrias before lunch made for a very relaxed afternoon!
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