Lisbon '07

Lisbon '07

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September 28th 2007

Published: October 8th 2007

It had been 7 years since I traveled abroad. That was when I met up with my long time friend and traveling companion Max, in the unknown territory that was Eastern Europe. A decade earlier, communism had crumbled with the fall of the Berlin wall, and many former Eastern bloc countries declared their independence soon after. Czechoslovakia would become the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Many, includi... Read Full Entry

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Danilo Unite

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I have lived in California almost my entire life. Even when I went away for college, I didn't leave the warm embrace of the Golden state. And after college, I came back home to the Bay Area. If I had to do it all over again, I think I would have gone back east or somewhere out of state just to get a different perspective. And I would have definitely spent a year studying abroad. I currently live in Santa Clara. Just recently (Aug. 2007), my sister and I took a cross country trip from California to Florida. That was a great adventure. I've also traveled to several places in Europe, Mexico and C... full info

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Azulejos in Colégio dos Meninos Orfãos

Tile panels found in the entrance of Colégio dos Meninos Orfãos

Azulejos in Colégio dos Meninos Orfãos

More tiles

A Ginjinha

Max and I sample the sweet cherry liqueur known as ginjinha, only to be able to say that we've tried it. One time is enough

Steps to Casa do Alentejo

Casa do Alentejo

This courtyard is part of the cultural center that promotes the southern region of Alentejo, which lies south of the Tagus

Casa do Alentejo

Statue on Avenida da Liberdade

This boulevard is modeled after the Champs Élysées.

Tabaco stand on Avenida da Liberdade

Very leafy area of Avenida da Liberdade.

Smart car in front of building

I just wanted to show one of these mini cars that they sell and drive in Europe. I don't think these would ever sell well state-side; not even California.

Filming location

After having lunch at Charcutaria, we head in search of our afternoon espresso fix. Along the way, we run into this film crew shooting in front of a hotel on Rua do Capelo. The guy with the tattoed leg kept people from entering the shot.

Filming location

Not sure what the scene was all about. There didn't seem like much happened between when the camera started rolling and the director yelled 'cut!'

Black Coffee

We had our afternoon espresso at this cafe. It had a very uptown Manhattan feel to me. But maybe Max could speak to that more than I.

Cups of coffee

I had taken a shot of our cups from the side, but I liked Max' overhead shot better.

Old building

I liked this building near Largo Graca

View of Castelo de Sao Jorge from Miradouro da Senhora do Monte

This is the highest point in Lisbon, even higher than the castle

View from Miradouro da Senhora do Monte

Men sitting and playing next to Igreja da Graça

Igreja da Graça

Largo Graca neighborhood

Statue of Sao Vicente in Largo das Portas do Sol

From Largo Graca, we end up back in the Alfama district at Largo das Portas do Sol. We need to meet up with Jorge who has asked us to meet him at the Santa Apolónia train station near the docks.

15th October 2007

sofia
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amaizing report!!!!
the photos are amazing!!! thank´s for the coment's about me and nuno!!! you were a great couchsurfer's!!!beijos e saudades de Lisboa ..Carnaxide....lol

25th October 2007

Gurvinder
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What a fantastic Presentation
Hi Dan, I loved these pictures. I have read Max's journal and these pictures make it all come out so alive! I am impressed at the hardwork you must have put in order to add all these captions to these pictures. Thanks Gurvinder

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