Our days lately have been a mix of school, long walks along the cobblestone sidewalks of our neighborhood, and a few other outings. The kids finished their research projects on Portugal and are moving on to an end of year project that will cover our adventures for the entire year. Alexis and I visited the…
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Plazas, Arches, and the Tagus River
Yesterday we all set out for a morning walk to the Tagus river. We didn’t really have anything planned, just that we wanted to walk along the river. Four hours, 14,000 steps, and some sun-kissed cheeks later, we made it back to our Airbnb. We visited the Praça do Comércio (Commerce Square), the Rua Augusta…
Lisbon in Small Doses: Alfama and Pastel de Nata
As we moved into our second week here in Lisbon, Alexis is taking her turn at being sick. I wish there was a way everyone could just get sick all at once and get it over with. There was a small window where we all felt well enough to go out and explore for a…
A Slow First Week in Lisbon
Our first week in Portugal has been one of rest and recovery. After the grueling trip to get here, Dave and I both got sick. Luckily our worst days were staggered, so we took turns getting groceries and taking care of the day to day things in life. We’ve both said multiple times, this is…
Welcome to Lisbon, Portugal
Olá and welcome to Lisbon, Portugal! We arrived in Lisbon late Wednesday night after just over 38 hours of traveling. Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal, and its largest city with a population of around three million. The city is perched among seven hills along the Tejo River, which feeds into the Atlantic Ocean….