Exploring Lisbon
A good night's sleep was all it took to recharge our batteries for our day of exploring Lisbon. After breakfast, we headed out to Praca do Comercio, a large square on the riverfront. Many streets spoke into this square and we had the opportunity to wonder around and explore the area. Shops, many of them for tourist, lined the streets as well as little bistros serving up coffee for their early morning guests. Another constant in Lisbon are the electric streetcars that carry locals and tourists alike to all parts of the city. After having a little espresso in a cafe, I spent some time on a street corner waiting for a good shot of a street car. I also got to watch all sorts of humanity parade by me. Time Out , the magazine you have had countless times in your hotel rooms, started a market in Lisbon (now repeated in other major cities) that houses a food court and a market. The food court brings together some of the best restaurants and ch...