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| The Alfama |
Sunday we explored an area called the Alfama that is the oldest part of the city. Its fairly hilly and filled with colorful apartments and restaurants. There's also a medieval castle on the hill that we walked around, and some very cool churches. I also happened to see my DREAM CAR on the way. It was even in the right color. Can't wait until I have enough money to buy it and convert it into a hybrid. Chyess! That evening we returned to Barrio Alto with some Quebeçois who stayed in the same room as us.
Monday, we started out the day with some waffles with gelato on top we had been eyeing at a street cart for the past few days. It was a bit disappointing, as the waffle wasn't warm, but still totally worth it. Then, we went to Belem, yet another area in Lisbon. It is where the river meets the sea, and its main attractions are a huge carved monastery, and a medieval tower built to guard the entrance to the city. It is pretty much in the water, and also unfortunately closed on Mondays, so we couldn't go in. We walked around the area and went to a little restaurant recommended by the hostel for their wonderful custard tarts (a Belem specialty!). We each had two--it was some of the best custard I've ever had! In the evening, we went to a cute tiny sushi restaurant, and then to a silly chick flick (to catch up on our intake of bad American films clearly...).
More on Sintra soon!
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| Dream Car! |
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| Our fave bar with the bartender sisters! (Barrio Alto) |
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| Tower of Belem |
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