Lisbon

Lisbon is a large city with a lot to see and do.

The first thing we ran into was this:

There is not a lot of good beer in Portugal so we decided to go in.

These sculptures were in the serving area on the first floor of the building. Since we just wanted a good beer we did not inquire about seeing the whole museum but I don't doubt that, if there is more to it, it is interesting.

On our way to the hostel we found some nice views

Most streets are bigger in Lisbon than in Evora, although you can still find plenty of tight squeezes

I like how this building looks two dimensional from this perspective 

This seems to be a popular hangout spot and right on the other side of the statue is a restaurant where I had one of the best salads I have had in my life. I found a restaurant that knows that a salad is more than lettuce and tomato! 

The hostel we stayed at (called Oasis and I highly recommend it) had a nice little patio with furniture made from pallets.

We joined the pub crawl that the hostel put on and it was very fun. The nightlife in Lisbon is best in the Bairro Alto neighborhood and from there you can catch a cab to a famous nightclub called Lux. 

On Sunday we rented a scooter so that we could see more sights...

This is Monesteiro dos Jeronimos. It is right next to a famous pastry shop in the area of Lisbon called Belem.

 

Photo credit: http://blog.tribunadonorte.com.br/aoponto/pastel-de-belem-do-real-botequim-e-receitinha-de-olivier-anquier/47070

We stopped in to try some of the famous pastels de Belem -AKA- Pastels de nata. I don't think they look very appetizing but now that I have tried them, I will say you must, must, must try them if you ever get the chance! 

Padrao dos Descobrimentos is right on the water and a pretty impressive looking monument although this picture is not from the best angle.

Across the water is the Centro Cultural de Belem which has a free art museum.

Here are some of the best and weirdest pieces:

This one might give you nightmares haha!

I find this one quite creepy too

The one above and the one below were favorites for sure

After the museum we went to the water where some locals were fishing.

We had a great view of "touchdown Jesus" (which is a replica of the real thing from Brazil)

And the "golden gate bridge." There is a larger white bridge in Lisbon that I think is more impressive, but we were not near it.

Then we got lost and found a giant fountain to admire 

Later I found out that this is called Alameda fountain. I think it is the most impressive one in Lisbon but that is just my opinion! Renting a scooter is a great way to see all of the sights any time you are in a city where driving a car and riding a bike are not ideal. We saw a lot more than we would have on foot for sure!

And now that I have bombarded you with photos, That is all I have!

Thanks for reading! :D