Tag Archives: Lisboa

Lisbon Springs a Surprise #PortugalPlots #28DaysInPortugal

It was the penultimate day of our vacation, and I wanted to gift her something special to remember it by. I thought long, and I thought hard… But nothing came to me. I kept thinking as we waited for our … Continue reading

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Pasteis de Belem – The Empire Strikes Back

It was our last day in Lisbon, and we had tens of must-see sights to cover. We had already lost half a day in just  waiting for various trams and buses, so time was of the essence. We firmly decided to … Continue reading

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The Sins of Sintra #PortugalPlots #28DaysInPortugal

I looked at them slogging their way up the steep hill just for one glimpse of the Pena Palace. I saw them cross dense woods and battle ancient lakes. I saw their faces light up as they saw the unique  … Continue reading

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Cascais Capers #PortugalPlots #28DaysInPortugal

If you were roaming around aimlessly on the streets of the fishing village of Cascais near Lisbon yesterday, you would have seen a strange sight- a man and a bear hugging each other in public. That’s me, by the way, … Continue reading

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Pasteis de Belem – A True Crime Story #PortugalPlots #28DaysInPortugal

She stood in a mile-long queue for an hour, while he sat on a bench twiddling his thumbs. Finally, they gained entry into the sanctum sanctorum of Pasteis de Belem, and sat down to eat. Orders were placed, for two … Continue reading

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