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October 13th 2021
Published: October 19th 2021
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After a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast, we set off on our adventure of the day. Lisbon has many hills, trolley cars and similarities to San Francisco, where we had all lived at different times. Our mission if we chose to accept it, and we did, was to find the yellow tram number 28. Tram 28 is known as a touristy tram for good reason, but was well worth the time. We took the Metro down... Read Full Entry



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Brendan Vermillion
bvchef
bvchef
Well, through good timing and lots of luck, I am about to hit the skies again. It has been far too long since my last journey. As much as I love going to visit my family each year, the act of heading to the airport and climbing on a plane to the homeland lacks the edge, excitement and the element of the unknown that a trip abroad brings. As with the rest of the world, my life shifted and changed through the pandemic; however, it is time to set free Brenno, the traveler lurking just beneath my daily home persona. The next big adventure is a trip to the Galapagos Islands. This will once again i... full info
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19th October 2021

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

The chopping board
What a great memory of your Portuguese sojourn that you can bring out, admire, hold, chop on, wash, dry and caress daily...brilliant buy Brendan!!!
19th October 2021

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

I thought So
Thank you David, I thought that it would be a great reminder of a great time. MJ bought one too.
19th October 2021
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Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Masked bandits
The Three Amigos are now the Masked Bandits. What a great name now the Band is back together!!! And gotta say...better to be safe than sorry...Great Look!!!
19th October 2021
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bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

That is a great name
I didn't think of it when I wrote it, but you're right. Now that the band is back together, the Masked Bandits shall become our name. And doesn't the Dangerous One look even more dangerous here?
20th October 2021

Marsha Culley Baumann
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Enjoying my virtual vacation to Lisbon
Hi Brendan - I'm enjoying the blog, reliving some Portugal through you and love seeing the food you enjoy. Glad they got you in for that special dinner, you deserve it! Keep the stories and pictures flowing. We head to Scottsdale Thursday for 10 days but will continue to check in. Enjoy!
21st October 2021

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Travel Brenno is set free
Friend, chef and world traveler.... it has been too long since you traveled and far too long since you traveled with us. Our next caper is in the planning stages! I swear the night before the food at the restaurant was significantly better. That poor sad chicken was embarrassing. Better things came after that meal. Love exploring with you! Pastry, coffee and chocolates always improve things. I'm glad you didn't go to the top and try any stunts on the monument to the explorers! MJ
21st October 2021

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Fantastic Lisbon!
Hills, hills and more hills. We conquered the metro, the trams and the funiculars. Isn't it a dream that no one makes a deal out of masks wearing. It is refreshing. Thank you for finding such a great off the beaten track city tour. We learned so much! We had such a great time celebrating your adventure going to the culinary institute. Such amazing food.
26th October 2021

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Very Fantastic!
You are so true on all of this. This was a great day, and was the start of an amazing adventure.
21st October 2021

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Lisbon at Full Throttle
Oh my gosh…..it looks like you’re having a great time! Wish I could be…..oh wait a minute….I am with you! No wonder we are having such a great time! - The Dangerous One
26th October 2021

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

You Know it
The Dangerous One was there adding his dry wit and antics to make it even more fun.
23rd October 2021

Shannon Preble
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Crunchy Salt
I can taste the olive oil in these pictures! How do you ever leave these places?! I enjoyed reading your adventure Brendan and I miss you!
26th October 2021

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Mmm, Olive Oil
Thank you Shannon. It was difficult to leave, but I knew there were even more adventures and foods around the corner.
28th October 2021

Mumtraveller
Lynne Brown

Purple tree
Brendan , it’s bougainvillea. What a fabulous feast you had there...I guess it made up for the horrible chicken previously. I’m following you and MJ and Dave’s travels avidly because I haven’t done travelling in Portugal yet , unless you count Madeira. I always seem to buy souvenirs for the kitchen , then you have great memories when coking.
29th October 2021

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

I would highly recommend Portugal
It was a beautiful tree. If you are able, I would recommend Portugal. Beautiful scenery, history, food, friendly people. And yes, I like buying souvenirs that I can use. It's nice to be reminded of trips in my everyday life.
7th November 2021

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Lisbon
Wow, Lisbon looks like a beautiful city, and it looks like you had a great time there. I also love riding public transport and looking out of the window, and also seeing the daily lives of the people who live in places, away from the tourist circuit. What a lovely celebratory meal you had, and good words in choosing to be happy. Thanks Brendan ?
9th November 2021

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Choose to be happy
Thank you so much Alex. Travel can be so rich when one takes time to sit back and watch. I am so glad you are following this trip.
9th November 2021
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Ren & Andrew

Beautiful arch!
I did the Maths...you are the same age as Andrew - a good year indeed :)
13th November 2021
The Arch

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Argh
I knew some would do the math, but am glad to know Andrew and I are of the same era. A very fine year indeed.

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