LISBOA – Highlights of day III.

Dawn over the River Tejo; Belem, a tram , or bus ride alongside the river’s banks was to be, literally, our first port of call.Belem , from its ancient harbours,many voyages of discovery were made. It developed, too, as a place for those who could afford it, to escape the noise and squalor of the city. It still retains its genteel appeal. There are many sites and sights to see  here. The Padrao Aos Decobrimento – projecting out to sea. The Grand Mosteiro de Geronimus and the Palace. Slightly further along is the Torre de Belem.
And to assist recovery after all this exploration ? A Pasteis de Belem….or two .

It was on the return journey, that I spotted the Mercado de Ribera in time for us to disembark and have lunch in a huge hall , with 35 or more different food outlets – it is reputed to be Lisbon’s No.1 tourist attraction , opened in 2014; 1 million visitors a year. Not a place for a relaxing meal, we enjoyed those elsewhere, but great fun. TIP – get your seats before you order your food.

Bon Apetite! 

Then some of us went shopping and one of us found the British Bar, to watch the rugby, with a restorative, or two.