Steemfest 2017: for the time being, here's a taste of Lisbon

For missing out in attending the Steemfest in Amsterdam last year, booking my flight to Lisbon this time was an urgency, or so i thought. I guess that seeing @surfermarly booking hers so early made me so jealous, I booked mine in June. So confident was I that I can be off work that 5 days. Easy peasy. I almost panicked when we moved to another ward with a different manager this October in our hospital, more so when my requested day offs were not approved initially. Hence, my registration only this week was a relief. 

Houston, we're good to go!

I kinda like those one day walking tours of the city, this I can really recommend. As it is hilly, a proper walking shoes are recommended as it can get very steep, as well as the streets are cobbled-stones. 

Our tour guide said here is where the best view of the city can be seen...she didn't disappoint.

I was in Lisbon last May, though it's not my 1st time to visit. What am looking forward to are its' Pastel de nata and those amazing seafoods. Who wants fried OCTOPUS? I know where a local diner is!

Lisboa's street Art

Check those tile walls!

Tiles in Portugal were introduced in the 15th century from Spain. It's King Manuel I wanted his palace in Sintra to be decorated like The Alhambra in Grenada.

Walk around and you'll see low walls, high walls, buildings, wherein everywhere you look, street arts, tile arts can be seen everywhere around the city. Not forgetting those quaint little streets and buildings in the Lisbon maze.

Walking uphill and downhill

This I find fascinating. The difference in here is that, you don't mind so much when getting lost, but getting a wrong turn can literally takes you to places you haven't been before. My advice is to check your surroundings when brave enough in trying another side streets. For a few times, i've found myself in another hill...and was very disoriented where I was. One time, all I wanted was to find the nearest restaurant, and it took me a long walk getting back to my hotel.

Does this remind you of San Francisco?

A typical night life in Lisbon is vibrant, where bar-hopping, clubbing and parties are the norm. Hotels and hostels arrange for their customers to join groups that do this till morning. Time tables and places to go to can be found around the reception areas where you can chose anything. 

Like most big European cities, Lisbon doesn't sleep. And be prepared in the morning for sightseeing.

Or better yet, Steemfest.

Trivia: If Ferdinand Magellan was supported by his country in 1514, what could The Philippines be known today? Including every Filipino?

All images are mine and original, taken with my Samsung Galaxy S7. Credit to PicsArt for the aesthetic modifications.

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