This weekend Penny and I popped to Lisbon. Our flatmate was driving down anyway so we thought we'd accompany him for the ride! 4 hours later and after some dodgy driving in the city centre, we had arrived.
We stayed at Travellers House, on recommendation from Penny's brother and it didn't disappoint! An inexpensive, well-located friendly hostel with an amazing breakfast included in the price! You can choose between bacon and eggs or chocolate pancakes, I went for the eggs but both looked amazing.
We arrived late afternoon and, after checking in and finding somewhere to park we headed straight down to Praça do Comércio just at the end of our road just in time to watch the sun set over the sea.
That evening we went for dinner and then drinks with some friends, none of which I took any photos off (sorry!). But if you're looking for somewhere to go, Bairro Alto is the obvious choice, a road full of bars that you can hop between until the early hours!
When we stirred the next morning (just about), we were very much in need of breakfast, we wolfed it down and hopped on a tram to Belém in search of the famous portuguese Pastéis. Not only did we find them, but also a stunning monastery; Mosteiro da Santa Maria de Belém and its beautiful grounds that we wondered through. Stumbling across the most bizarre and out of place oriental style pagoda!
The Pastéis, the main reason for our trip up to Belém are a traditional portuguese pastry, think an individual custard tart but instead of shortcrust pastry, puff. A delightful little treat that you can adorn with extra icing sugar or cinnamon if you wish.
Penny and I then decided to walk back into the centre, a decision we then started to regret as after about an hour of walking we weren't even half way there, so we jumped on the next passing tram. We then moseyed around the centre and came across Santini's a little ice cream shop with a queue out the door, and seeing as we're both ice cream fanatics we couldn't not stop in! Penny went for raspberry and chocolate chip, both were amazing especially the raspberry! Would definitely recommend.
Sunday was our last day in Lisbon, so we got up had breakfast a decided to walk around Alfama the oldest district in Lisbon built on the hill between the Castle and the Tejo River. It was so nice to soak up the sun and take a wonder through the older parts of Lisbon. Penny and I were constantly amazed at the beautiful tiles that covered all the houses. And, as we climbed, we reached some amazing view points.
We hopped back on one of the trams to where we left the car and said goodbye to Lisbon, promising to come back again soon.
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