First stop on this trip was the Castle of Sao Jorge, this place was gigantic and was really a testament to the amazing architectural work of Portugal. Here' some pictures:
We also visited Jeronimos Monastery and the tower of Belem. Two sites named by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Here's some pictures:
I was also able to visit the Colombo Shopping center, one of Europe's largest malls!
The Baccalao, or cod in English, is a traditional and very well known dish in Portugal, but I'm sad to say that it was gone off of my plate before I could take a picture! It was really some of the best seafood I have ever had!
Finally, the nightlife in Portugal is very similar to that of Spain's. People stay out late at night and enjoy drinks with friends. What I will not forget, however, are the Portuguese taxis. We were warned on our arrival that, while safe, taxi drivers in this country are a little reckless and to prepare for a rocky ride. I thought they were just playing up a bad experience or something, but, boy, was I wrong. In my taxi ride, we were able to cover a Google maps estimated trip of 30 minutes in slightly over ten minutes. It was ridiculous, as the driver swerved in between streets and inches from civilians. It was definitely not like something I had experienced before, but also something that made my trip to Portugal so worth it!
Overall, this was really a great trip, and would encourage anyone to visit if they have the chance.
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