Around and about in Portugal and Lisbon

On Saturday we headed off to Alcobaca to visit an apple and pear farm run by 3 brothers. As you can see from the pic our host on the day was unable to dissuade us from trying the poor tasting giant strawberries... Our bus in the back, by the way is very capably driven by Alexandraes who manages to squeeze us through even the narrowest of spaces. On our way into Lisbon we had a police guide as there was a duathlon and lots of closed roads but we are sure he would have found a way without help...
On to the apple and pear orchard.

Nazare, a fishing port on the coat was our next destination. Lovely beach with beach soccer championships happening. Fish on racks drying. Jock bought some for the bus which we mostly turned down... someone ate it. Appetizing???? I think not - lots of windows open!!

Original fishing and lifesaving boats painted up on the beach.



And on to Sunday in Lisbon... a trip on the tram to ...wait for it ...the cemetery (obviously no commentary on the trip). Have to say the trip back down was much better with less people and probable pick pockets - yes, we had our suspicions!!

A big bustling city with lots to see and do.

Views from the hilltop fort. Stunning!

The bridge we passed over to and from Lisbon in the background. Amazing views.