Monday 24 March 2014

First day in Lisbon

We arrived in Lisbon early in the morning and made our way to our hotel to leave our cases. We were staying just off the main artery which is full of top name shops. Early on Sunday, it was quiet. Here you can see the pavements and the Main Street to the right, empty on a Sunday morning.
















































There were cafés and some impressive buildings along the main street as well as top end shops, Armani, Gucci and the like.










The lamp posts have ships on the top of them.













We found a finicula and so went for a ride to see what was at the top. We found a park, the hospital area and plenty of upmarket houses.


















































The 'memorial' has many stone slabs around the base, some are 'In memoriam' slabs, but many are 'thank you' to staff at the hospitals.















In the afternoon, we walked towards the Marquess of Pombal square. The Marquess, who was the first prime minister of Portugal, stands on a hill over looking the city and the Tagus river.





















- Pat and John on tour