Bit of a Blog : B2B2B : SoA : embarking 20/01/22

[NorbertsNiece]

We are climbing, sometimes steeply. Through neighbourhoods with parks. We stop briefly outside Parliament. A disgruntled fisherman is staging a demo outside.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[NorbertsNiece]

We reach the most incredible look out point. Mirador de São Pedro de Alcântara. The view is superb. Sadly my panorama shot is bendy not straight so I won't share it to save your eyes 🥴

 

Visited a couple of churches but as Mass was being celebrated it wasn't appropriate to take photographs. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[salisburyfella]

What an amazing blog! Is there such a thing as too many pics? So..... my question is, are there bridge lessons/tournaments? We'd love to go on the Saga trip to the Caribbean later this month, but with so many sea days, bridge is quite important. And do you have to wear face nappies in the theatre?

[NorbertsNiece]

We are now in the Largo do Carmo (the square). The church is Igreja do Carmo, a reminder of the devastating earthquake experienced in Lisbon in 1755.

 

I walk to the top of the Santa Justa lift to see the view.

 

Blue letterbox for 1st class post I'm told.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[NorbertsNiece]

Just now, salisburyfella said:

What an amazing blog! Is there such a thing as too many pics? So..... my question is, are there bridge lessons/tournaments? We'd love to go on the Saga trip to the Caribbean later this month, but with so many sea days, bridge is quite important. And do you have to wear face nappies in the theatre?

Bridge.... not this cruise.... was very port intensive. Theatre is definitely audience masked 😷 

[NorbertsNiece]

The foot of the lift.

 

On May 12, 1982, Pope John Paul II visited the church. He inaugurated a statue of Saint Anthony (by sculptor Soares Branco) in the square in front of the church and prayed in the crypt, which marks the spot where the saint was born.

 

To read about traditions surrounding St Anthony click here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[NorbertsNiece]

Teatro Romano de Lisboa discovered under the rubble of the 1755 earthquake, many of the seats, orchestra and stage are identifiable. They've also attempted to show it how it may have looked.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[NorbertsNiece]

Had to post here before going to bed. Went to the show in the theatre. Preceeded by a farewell from the captain and crew on film a parade of staff from all around the ship took place. Captain Ryan made a personal appearance too.

 

The show? It was absolutely spectacular. West End quality performances, multiple costume changes which were superb and the range of shows left me speechless. When the band started up a few notes from 'A Chorus Line' I almost burst into tears as I've only seen the film multiple times but never performed. Wow. And this was their very last company performance. What a very hard act to follow. Bravo tutti!!

 

Letters and choccies in our room.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[paulatsea]

Are you continuing the blog into the northern lights ?

[Astrajet]

4 hours ago, paulatsea said:

Are you continuing the blog into the northern lights ?

I do hope so, this blog has been amazing. Many thanks NorbertsNiece. 

[JuCru]

Good news that you have got your confirmation for Northern Lights.

[NorbertsNiece]

Just now, JuCru said:

Good news that you have got your confirmation for Northern Lights.

 

4 hours ago, paulatsea said:

Are you continuing the blog into the northern lights ?

 

Just now, Astrajet said:

I do hope so, this blog has been amazing. Many thanks NorbertsNiece. 

 

Yes!! Lol.

 

In memory of my uncle Norbert to whom my alter ego is dedicated. This pic from Ladurée Paris after a river cruise.

 

[paulatsea]

13 minutes ago, NorbertsNiece said:

 

 

 

Yes!! Lol.

 

In memory of my uncle Norbert to whom my alter ego is dedicated. This pic from Ladurée Paris after a river cruise.

 

Great news NN - thanks 

[NorbertsNiece]

Day 16 / 67

 

Good morning.

Bit rocking and rolling out. Not too bad. We've almost cleared the Bay of Biscay.

 

 

 

 

 

[NorbertsNiece]

I have to finish sharing Lisbon today!

 

The patron saint of Lisbon, Saint Vincent, at the Miradouro das Portas do Sol. And what a view!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 4, 2022 by NorbertsNiece

[LondonLad60]

Hi Linda

 

Thank you so much for the most comprehensive, informative and interesting cruise blog it has ever been my pleasure to read. It must have taken up a great deal of your time uploading all the photos along with the accompanying text. I especially appreciated the photos of the menus from each restaurant, along with photos of the dishes themselves. My wife and I are on Adventure in June (An Exhibition of the Baltic) and I'm looking forward to it more than ever having read your blog. Many thanks again for writing it.

 

Bob 

[paulatsea]

14 minutes ago, LondonLad60 said:

Hi Linda

 

Thank you so much for the most comprehensive, informative and interesting cruise blog it has ever been my pleasure to read. It must have taken up a great deal of your time uploading all the photos along with the accompanying text. I especially appreciated the photos of the menus from each restaurant, along with photos of the dishes themselves. My wife and I are on Adventure in June (An Exhibition of the Baltic) and I'm looking forward to it more than ever having read your blog. Many thanks again for writing it.

 

Bob 

Ditto - I’m on saga end of august.

[LondonLad60]

51 minutes ago, paulatsea said:

Ditto - I’m on saga end of august.

Hi paulasea

 

Which cruise would that be?

 

Bob

[NorbertsNiece]

It's not over!! Definitely continuing on board for Norway and the Caribbean. Still finishing Lisbon!!

 

Mosaic Calçada da Amália. A tribute to the late Fado (an urban music genre) diva Amália Rodrigues (1920 - 1999)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[NorbertsNiece]

Miradouro da Senhora do Monte. Located in a churchyard, this highest point in the neighborhood offers panoramic views of the city.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[NorbertsNiece]

Mosteiro de Sao Vicente de Fora built in the 17th century.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[NorbertsNiece]

Driving back down to the port.

We pass the National Pantheon where Amália Rodrigues and the footballer Eusébio are buried amongst other notables. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[NorbertsNiece]

My Tuk Tuk guide. Can not recommend her highly enough.

 

[NorbertsNiece]

Back at the port there are shops as well as security. They weren't obvious on arrival as they are in a further shed. We watched tour busses returning after lunch on the Verandah

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[NorbertsNiece]

Sailaway.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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