Feliz Ano Novo!

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After a day to drive back home, repack, get a little sleep and recoupe from our boarding trip to Granada we were on the road again. This time, in the opposite direction to Lisbon, Portugal. It was about a 4 1/2hour drive. We arrived in the early evening, checked in to our hotel and then wandered toward Bairro Alto to check out the nightlife. The hills were SUPER steep to get up there, and we knew about the trams that could take us to the top, but didn't see any running. We passed by one, as our legs were ablaze, but it looked as though it was retired for the night. Or perhaps it hadn't started service yet. After all, we were out "early". Early being before 1-2am. Most of the clubs & bars are dead until well after midnight and the fun doesn't stop until the sun comes up. Europe is the perfect place for night owls like us😉

The next morning we took in the city's marvelous sites, old & new architecture, charm & breathtaking views. This is yet another place that we absolutely have to go back to. We tried to cover a lot of ground, but obviously didn't get to see even a slice of what Lisbon has to offer. That night we joined thousands in Praça do Comércio where there was a live band and a massive firework display over the Tagus River in celebration of the New Year.

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Photos

Lisboa
huge holiday sculptures set up along the streets

during the new years celebrations
Jeff, Amy, Theresa, Sandra & Randy

Castle of Sao Jorge
the oldest parts of this castle date to 6th century!

dancing to the New Year's band
Theresa, Sandra & Jeff

castle
looks like it has stitches