Better photos of this later, but this gives some idea of the size of it... it was apparently designed by the same person who designed the Golden Gate Bridge so is very similar
Portugal Day 1, I love this place already September 1st 2008 Tim version
* beautiful flight and good approach into Lisbon.
* Did walking tour and bars and got to see a good bit of lisbon.
Really really long version:
So, on to the flight out of Heathrow... I was so glad when the thing finally took off. Not because of all the shit that happened getting out of there but really more because I was sick of the UK and its mangy weather and general social b ... read more
Europe » Portugal » Lisbon & Tagus Valley » Lisbon Following its heyday as a world power during the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal lost much of its wealth and status with the destruction of Lisbon in a 1755 earthquake, occupation during the Napoleonic Wars, and the independence in 1822 of Brazil a... ... read more
24, Male, West Aussie going backpacking in Central America and South America.
Countries I hit include England, Northern Ireland, Portugal and Spain for relatives and relaxation, then for the backpacking its Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Belize, Guatemala, Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, Peru and maaybe Chile if time and cash allows.
Backpacking, I want to experience it all from the ground to get a better look and feel for the places. Walking and public buses instead of taxis, that kind of deal, to get more amongst it.
Hopefully by the end I will be able to speak Spa... full info