Saturday, April 21, 2018
After an overnight flight from Chicago to Madrid, we boarded a short flight to Lisbon. The only unusual occurrence was that our breakfast (served about four hours after our dinner) was a plain yogurt, a cold bun with meat and cheese, and a fun size Milky Way. Never had a candy bar for breakfast, but not a bad idea.
It was raining in Lisbon when we landed. We waited a long time for luggage and you guessed it —it was very wet. Fortunately, we pack in large plastic ziploc bags and packing cubes so our things were dry. We are now trying to dry out the suitcases.
We are staying at the Pestana in the middle of the city. The original part was built as a palace in the late 1800’s. There have been many additions, and restorations since then. Our room opens onto a garden with lavender flowers (from a distance they look like lilacs or phlox, but are neither), and other beautiful flowers blooming. Of course, there are statues, too.
The main point of this entry is just to let you know that we arrived. Two friends, N and M, are traveling with us. After a Welcome Dinner this evening and a good night’s sleep, we will all be a little better.
After an overnight flight from Chicago to Madrid, we boarded a short flight to Lisbon. The only unusual occurrence was that our breakfast (served about four hours after our dinner) was a plain yogurt, a cold bun with meat and cheese, and a fun size Milky Way. Never had a candy bar for breakfast, but not a bad idea.
It was raining in Lisbon when we landed. We waited a long time for luggage and you guessed it —it was very wet. Fortunately, we pack in large plastic ziploc bags and packing cubes so our things were dry. We are now trying to dry out the suitcases.
We are staying at the Pestana in the middle of the city. The original part was built as a palace in the late 1800’s. There have been many additions, and restorations since then. Our room opens onto a garden with lavender flowers (from a distance they look like lilacs or phlox, but are neither), and other beautiful flowers blooming. Of course, there are statues, too.
The main point of this entry is just to let you know that we arrived. Two friends, N and M, are traveling with us. After a Welcome Dinner this evening and a good night’s sleep, we will all be a little better.
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