Passport to Spain: Lisboa, Portugal

Olá from Portugal!

Last weekend I visited Lisbon with some friends. The weather was great and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. The first day we explored the city and took a lot of photos. The next day, we joined a tour group and drove to Sintra. There, we tried Portugal's famous pastry at a patisserie that had been in the same family since 1755! Next, we went to an estate called, "Quinta da Regaleria". The property consisted of a romantic palace and chapel, wells, benches, fountains, a tennis court, and secret underground tunnels. For lunch, we went to a nearby farmers market, where we were given homemade Portuguese bread, cheese, and of course--wine! In addition, I had strawberries and cherry tomatoes. Everything was so natural and fresh. After the market, we arrived at the "End of The World": the most western point of Europe. The view was breathtaking. Then we drove down to where we could see the famous waves for surfing. They were monstrous! To finish the tour, we visited a beach with calmer waves and enjoyed the sunshine. I had never thought of traveling to Portugal, but it was definitely worth it. Next stop...Barcelona!