Lisbon with Will... 2012
We flew from Edinburgh to Lisbon on September 1st then took a Taxi to our back packers accommodation in the centre of the city. So convenient and comfortable. The town square and footpaths of mosaics are magnificent, spoilt only by cigarette buts everywhere! We caught a train that travelled beside the beach to the Castle of Pena. We were introduced to Sangria, and Gapasaco which were enjoyed while listening to local music on a hill above the city. The tram ride around the city was scarey in some instances as some roads are very narrow and winding. All in all, a beautiful city. WILL CERTAINLY CHOSE WELL OUR ACCOMMODATION ON THE WHOLE TRIP. HE IS A HAPPY GREAT TRAVELLING COMPANION. ARRIVING AT LISBON Had cakes to die for. Note the mosaics. This is the Palace of Pena. Non Fernando 11 (1819-1885) was the Creator of the Park and the Palace of Pena . Son of Ferdinard, Duke of Saxe-Cobur...