A Weekend in Lisbon

Last weekend, we took an impromptu trip to Lisbon. It was my first time in Portugal, and I found it to be a very interesting city. Built over seven hills, Lisbon is a city of steep inclines. It felt as it we were walking either straight up or straight down its cobbled streets the majority of the time. It was a charming place, alike Rome with its large piazzas and laundry swaying in the breeze from clothespins outside of windows. It was colorful and warm, and the people were generally friendly and eager to talk to us about their city, and to offer us their traditional Portuguese food. Note: Traditional food in Lisbon = fried! But deliciously so. After spending two days wandering around the city in the sunshine, and one laying on the beach and dipping our toes in the Atlantic, we returned back to Rome refreshed and relaxed. Here are some shots from our weekend.

 View from the Balcony of our host in Lisbon

A little taste of Lisbon nightlife. Lots of great live music to be heard!

View of the Port of Lisbon 

It looks like the Golden Gate Bridge...but it's not! 

Bright, colorful tiles cover many of the building fronts in Lisbon.  

Lots of sardines to be had in this city. Not by me, though.  

Lisbon food comes in very generous portions at cheap prices. It was a refreshing change from much of Rome!

Lots of hills = Lots of rooftop views 

I loved the trams! They ran all over the city. We never did take a ride on one. Maybe next time... 

Coffee and Pastel de Nata, a traditional Portuguese egg custard pastry 

Church entrance 

We found a little stall selling cherry liquor in chocolate shot glasses. Success! 

 Lisbon's main square, located right on the waterfront

We caught a Flamenco performance in the street 

Followed by some truly impressive break dancing 

A window-full of pastel de nata