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Europe » Portugal » Lisboa July 1st 2010

The first stop of our trip went off without a hitch. I stepped off the plane in Lisbon after getting up very early, catching the first metro to the airport, and waiting ages in the longest line ever (thanks, EasyJet). Mom was there at the baggage claim in Lisbon waiting for me. Bags, euros, taxi...no problem, and we were at the hostel before lunch time. Our hostel was right in the center of the city center...it doesn't get much more convenient than that! Well, it would have been more convenient if there had been an elevator...but dragging three massive bags plus carry-ons up four flights of stairs is all part of the fun, right? We had a room to ourselves with a very nice shared bathroom and a balcony overlooking Rua dos Correeiros. After determining that ... read more
Lisboa - Praça do Comercio
at Quinta da Regaleira
Mom and me at Castelo dos Mouros

Europe » Portugal June 28th 2010

Well we just got back from a week at the Açores and it was AMAZING!!! We have met new awsome people in the program... but I still miss my hags!!! :( lol jk So umm dont know what else to say but I should download pics as soon as possible! ... read more

Europe » Portugal » Madeira » Porto Santo June 28th 2010

Kenan özgenç kütahyalı ve güral porselenin taşeron firması olan (kardeşler paketleme) de çavuş görevi üstlenen ama orada çalışan bayanlara (anne ve ablalarımız yaşında) eziyet ve cefa eden bir kişilige sahip idiot bir insan ...duyarlı Turk halkına bu kisiye itimat etmemeleri ve bunun gibi insan dısı varlıkları sanal yada baska yol ile desifre etmeleri rica olunur... read more

Europe » Portugal June 25th 2010

Bonjour à tous! Laissez-moi maintenant vous résumer mon séjour au Portugal, un pays qui m'a agréablement surprise! Mais avant tout, j'aimerais souligner le 86ème anniversaire de ma grand-maman adorée qui a eu lieu le 24 juin dernier!! Gros bisous chère grand-maman, je te souhaite plus que tout une santé de fer et beaucoup de bonheur! Je t'aime!!! Le portugal m'aura particulièrement plu avec ces plages féeriques, ces soirées de fêtes particulièrement intenses, ces villes posée sur des vallées (à garder en tête qu'on devra remonter ce qu'on a descendu!!!;), ces merveilles de petite villes fortifier médievales et qui plus est, la générosité, de ces habitants. J'ai été très impressionnée par l'attitude général des Portugais qui se fond un plaisir de proposer ou d'accepter d'aider des étrangers et ce avec patience et sourire. Lisbonne Arrivée le 12 ... read more
Cascais
Sintra
Lisbonne

Europe » Portugal » Lisbon & Tagus Valley » Lisbon June 17th 2010

A couple days after my last update we were in Gibraltar. Although I didn’t get off the ship it seamed like a bumpin place. Lots of small little shops within walking distance of the port. From the ship you can see 3 different countries; Morocco, Spain, and Gibraltar which is technically the UK. The port is incredibly busy and apparently it’s because of cheap fuel, but it’s clear that the waters are still crystal clear and full of fish. I can’t wait to get off somewhere and go diving. The straight itself is only 6 miles wide and because of the massive currents between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic (up to 5 knots) over time the straight has become over 1000 meters deep. Corsica is an incredible island; I think I’m going to have to come ... read more
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Along side in Ajaccio, Corsica
Cathedral in Barcelona

Europe » Portugal » Northern » Porto June 17th 2010

Europe » Portugal » Lisboa June 6th 2010

Hi Everyone, My apologies for the 2+ week hiadus. Turns out keep up with blogs in Europe is harder than expected. Guess it just means we're having a great time. So Amit and I got into Lisbon (from Madrid) rather eary in the morning after a night train. We upgraded to the bed from a train seat and it was well worth it. I think the first thing Amit and I noticed about Lisbon was that it was much smaller than anticipated. Maybe it had to do with the fact that Madrid was our last stop, but the city just seemed small for a capital. Also- there is no such thing as flat ground. The city is filled with peaks and valleys...like on the side of a mountain. Its funny because you think you are right ... read more
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Europe » Portugal » Northern » Porto June 3rd 2010

The Monastery was stunning. Up in the hills recently restored and turned into a hotel by some rich cod fisherman. You can stay there for about $100 per night the air was so pure and still we had pre dinner drinks on the terrace before dinner and the pork was cooked in the original over from the 1300’s. OK this is the life. Its amazing how easily a group of grownups can become like little children again being herded around by the tour leader. I never thought I would like it but it makes it sooooo easy. All responsibility is taken out of your hands. The trouble will be with the waist line. The weather is great 28-30 degress and we are so both chilled out. So yesterday up for breakfast then out to a museum ... read more
Mateus Palace
Wendy & Cherries - Mateus Palace
Duomo River Valey

Europe » Portugal » Algarve » Lagos June 2nd 2010

Hey Everyone, Cheap flights found on skyscanner had us going to portugal and back in 4 days. Found out the day before we left that big nic was also in Portugal at the same time. No surprise he was having the time of his life, having seen only the inisde of his hostel and the bars and clubs of Lagos at night we knew we were up to a big few days. Flew into Faro airport late on monday night, 11.30 pm, thuoght we had organised a car but they didn't get back to us so had to rush around at the airport before all the car places closed at midnight to find a car. Sixt was the only place that had a car for us. Fill in all the paperwork and signed our life away ... read more
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Europe » Portugal » Lisbon & Tagus Valley » Lisbon June 1st 2010

So I have decided that the best way to enjoy a city, at least on a trip like this, is in about 4 days or so. Its long enough where you begin to feel like home where you are staying and know the area pretty well, but not long enough where you feel you have overstayed your welcome or feel like you are stagnating. In four days you can see a decent bit of a city and still have time to make some sort of day trip to a beach or nearby town or whatever. That was my plan for today, to take the train about 30 miles northwest to Sintra. As lonelyplanet.com describes it "With richly hued palaces, mist-covered forests and the ruins of a craggy Moorish castle overlooking a sleepy village, Sintra is like ... read more
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