It would be fair to say that today didn’t quite live up to the plans that I had made.
I had heard really good things about Campo de Ourique, especially the market but it really didn’t thrill me. After visiting the Aqueduto das Águas Livres in Campolide I headed there for some lunch. There really wasn’t much to see, it wasn’t busy and staff where to busy talking to each other to even check to see if I was interested in anything or even try to sell me something. I have no pictures, so that should tell you something.
That said, the neighbourhood seemed interesting, a mix of old and new. And a big benefit is it was that it is pretty flat! You don’t have to climb the massive hills that Lisbon is famous for. The one thing that really helped cross it off my list as a potential place to live is that even in a short time it was easy to tell that it is in the flight path to the airport.
I was really excited to take the Half-Day Small-Group Urban Jungle Walking Tour in Almada. This is another city south of Lisbon that in my research seemed interesting as a place to live. From the website it says that it is perfect for photographers, explorers and for those who enjoy different perspectives of the city.
Sadly, no photos as the tour guide never showed. She didn’t even respond to a text that I sent that shows delivered. It was 30° and while the itinerary was available, I decided to head back to the city to do some shopping and grab something to drink and eat.
So once back to the city I visted one of my favourite viewpoints in the city, Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara. From here you can see the castle and the river. There’s also a little Quiosque and patio to grab a drink and just soak in the view. Which I did.
So tonight is my last night in Lisbon. I fly to Faro tomorrow afternoon to start scouting some of the towns there as possible retirement locations. I can’t wait to get back to the Algarve.
