Olá Lisboa!

Lisbon

This morning we flew to Lisbon, since I discovered during my trip planning that there is no direct train service between Madrid and Lisbon. 

Today was set aside for walking around Lisbon, with no scheduled activities.

Rua Augusta Arch

 

 

Santa Justa Elevator

 

National Theatre

 

 

Daily gelato (mango & strawberry)

Tiles

I was disappointed to find out a few weeks ago that the National Tile Museum is closed for renovations — I love colorful tiles, and there are so many here. 

Cervejaria Trindade

 

Alfredo Keil Garden 

Sidewalk & plaza patterns 

Pastéis de nata

One of the things I’ve been looking forward to eating here  is the pastéis de nata. I first tried them last year at work (a Portuguese bakery has opened in San Francisco), but I’ve heard that they’re even better in their birthplace. Tonight I sampled a tart from the bakery nearest our hotel — very tasty, and better than the ones in SF (although that may be because these are fresh out of the oven. 

Pastel de nata (with cinnamon & sugar)