Today is day two in Lisboa, Portugal. We spent yesterday adjusting to the time change and exploring our neighborhood and the Praças do Rossio and do Figueiro. Dinner was the classic Portuguese bacalhau (salted cod) with a few side dishes. We went to bed early and slept soundly for a long time.
This morning, after our struggle getting out of bed, we took a long walk trying to find the Castelo do São Jorge and meandered through beautiful side streets in Baixo Alto on the way up. We splurged and spent the 4 euro each to explore the castle and walk around. On the way back, we braved the rain to visit a cathedral and a few churches and got paella to go when we tired of the weather.
We received some unfortunate news today: the first farm we were supposed to work at, starting Monday, had to cancel on us. It is back to the drawing board, and hopefully we will hear back from some farms listed as "Urgently Seeking Help" as we are urgently seeking a farm in return. If not, we will likely go south to hopefully get some slightly drier weather.
Tomorrow we are off to Sintra for a couple days of more low key traveling.
Hey Maryka! I can't believe you're there already! I used to live just below the São Jorge's Castle near the Sé and also in Graça to name a couple of spots ;-) enjoy it! Check out the little shops that sell "Ginja" near the Theater downtown....
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