Vip Executive Art's Lisbon

... on North Brazil......in fact I think I am rapidly running out of time and will have to be dragged away and on to the plane soon!! <br><br>Thanks to airmiles/lots of travel we're flying Business, so not dreading the 12 hr (ish) flight ....can't wait to tuck in to the free champagne and relax in bed seats etc.....it really is the way to do longhaul travel.<br><br>See you in Brazil!<br>

... our way down through the grounds we even got lost in the forest in the fog! After the palace we stopped at a little "grocery store" for lunch, where we had sandwiches, chips, and fruit for only 2 euros, that was exciting after 3 months in Switzerland. Next we went to the Western most point of Europe called "The End of the World." Before the Americas were discovered, it really was the End of the World, hence the name. It was really beautiful up on the cliffs. The ...

... was a huge tank filled with all sorts of fish, which you could see from almost every area. On the outer perimeter was all the other exhibits which included penguins, otters, and other assorted fish. We then ended the day having dinner at a pizza parlor right on the ocean. <br><br>It was an amazing trip and I really wish we could have stayed longer. <br><br>Until next time,<br>Amy<br>

... a little bit of cheese on top, with a side of fries. It actually ended up being pretty good. Andre said it was the best meal he's had since we've been on this trip. I would say it's pretty far up there on my list too. Except for the ketchup situation. I don't remember this from last year but apparently ketchup in Europe is sweeter than in America. I sort of got used to it by the time I was at the end of my fries but I was still missing good old fashioned American ketchup.<br ...

... Next was Batalha - the site of a battle in the middle ages, where the Portugese beat the Spanish, so someone erected a cathedral in the middle of nowhere to commemorate it. It was very ornate (spectacular). On to Obidos, a small village completely walled in, which was extremely cute; built on the side of a hill, with a castle ...

... were present (passport was in my hotel), so I gave no further thought to the event... ha. wrong. I got back to the hotel.. and wanted to compose some postcards that I had bought - and that's when I found out that they had taken my travel journal. It has been at my side for the past two months. and being the packrat I am, I collected all the ticket stubs, other memorabilias and attempted to commit my thoughts to ink.. all of that ...

... there is a statue of poet Fernando Pessoa writing. It is a great photo spot where people can sit in the chair opposite him. In the center of Camoes Square itself is a huge statue of poet Luis de Camoes. We then walked down the Rua do Loreto by the street that still has an old cable car, the Elevador de Bica that has traveled up and down the street since 1982. Looking towards the water, there were great downhill views of the coastal area. We came to the neighborhood ...

... and my ample buttocks would have had difficulty fitting down some alleys if I stacked PORTuguese fat on top of French... The streets are all really funky and sport the graffiti look. Rather then using tiles as a famous traditional building period, they could save a lot of trouble, expense and effort if they built their houses and painted them with graffiti. I don't think the PORTuguese have heard of the free press yet. Everything is written with a spray can ...

... other stuff ready. My travel suitcase is in good conditions but I need to find the keys to be able to lock it ^^;;; I also need to get a new laptop case with more space, since it'll be my only allowed carry-in luggage, and I need to take more stuff with me ^^; I really need to get a checklist thingie... Otherwise, I 'KNOW' I'm gonna forget something -_-; ^^; More updates as they occur. This is Gon... Signing out!

... We spent our day walking around Lisboa, enjoying the hills, the sun, and the people. We went inside a bunch of little tourists shops and learned the story of the Rooster: "The Portuguese legend speaks of a peasant who left the northern town of Barcelos on a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. On the outskirts of Barcelos, a wealthy landowner accused him of stealing silver. He was brought to trial, convicted, and sentenced to death by hanging. Before his execution ...