Lisbon Part 5: Coastal town of Faro

Previously in Lisbon Part 4, I crossed the River Tagus and visited Cristo Rei. I rounded off my day visiting the Dinheiro Museum, Lisbon Cathedral and Aljube Museum. It was definitely a day of history learning. Review the post at:

https://weesertan.blogspot.com/2021/03/lisbon-part-4-crossing-river-tagus-into.html

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On Day 5, I had a free-and-easy morning, where more hiking took place.

Feeling at home going up and down slopes

I made a final push for a bird's eye view of Lisbon, before checking out at noon

Up next was a 5.5-hour bus ride from Lisbon to Faro, which departed at 1.30pm. 

Sete Rios Bus Station, Lisbon

I left Lisbon with a heavy heart - I felt 'acclimatized'

Maybe it meant that I will soon head back to the winter of Glasgow.

I crossed the 25th of April bridge, and a final glance of Cristo Rei

Lisbon Part 4: Crossing the River Tagus into Almada

Previously in Part 3, I visited Belem (the historical enclave) and Coba Da Roca, the Westernmost end of continental Europe. It was a fantastic day, and I was absolutely knackered. Check it out at:

https://weesertan.blogspot.com/2021/03/lisbon-part-3-belem.html

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On day 4, I crossed the magnificent River Tagus to the opposite bank, to visit Cristo Rei in Almada.

The 25th April Bridge and the suburb of Alcantara

 Towering monument of Jesus overlooking Lisbon since 1959.

It was the 4th full day in Lisbon, and I basically covered the sights that were essential. As usual, I left my hostel by 10am, and took the ferry across the River Tagus from Cais Ferry Station. 

Finally, I am on the River Tagus

Nothing beats taking a boat ride on a clear day with calm waters

For a moment, I felt like Vasco da Gama or Afonso Albuquerque

Across the river is the district of Almada. The main attraction being The Sanctuary of Christ the King, or Cristo Rei, reachable by taking bus #101 from the terminal. With a height of 110m, on top of a hill 133m above sea level, the monument towers above the Lisbon skyline. 

Quite an impressive work of engineering

Lisbon Part 3: Belem and Alfama

Previously in Part 2, I visited Sintra, and Cabo Da Roca, which is the westernmost end of continental Europe. Check it out at:

https://weesertan.blogspot.com/2021/02/lisbon-part-2-sintra-and-cabo-da-roca.html 

On Day 3, I visited the historical riverfront of Belem, by the River Tagus. 

Any Malaysian history text book would teach that in 1511, the Portuguese came on shore at Malacca, and they departed from here - The River Tagus

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As usual, I would leave my hostel by 10am after enjoying a nice breakfast. Taking the 15E tram, I headed westward to Belem, and the first port of call was for more breakfast.

In search of the original Portuguese egg tarts

In hindsight, I may have just skip the hostel's breakfast

Looks like Malaysian food has got some influence from Portugal (Popiah, famosa, cucuk udang)

An analogue cashier! Selling pastries must have been quite lucrative