Portugal has been my favorite place by far. Here’s what I’ve been up to…
The early risers woke up for the sunrise as we pulled into port and the sun off of the white buildings and red roofs were unbelievable. Portugal reminded me a lot of San Francisco and the only reason I make that claim is because it’s so hilly and they actually have the San Francisco trolleys roaming the city.
Tuktuk- When we arrived the first thing we did was hop on a tuktuk (basically an electric bike uber to show us around the city. Our guide Gatis showed us everything and gave us the inside scoop on everything Portugal, like where to go and what to do and things to eat. We later learned that Gatis was from Lativa and had just moved to Portugal and didn’t even know Portuguese so we aren’t sure how reliable any of his information was.
Views- Portugal has some amazing viewpoints around the city and I definitely took advantage of that on our tuktuk tour, while exploring the city and on a sunrise journey.
Train- I’ve been utilizing public transportation so maybe now I’ll be able to understand it in my own country. I’m still learning and it’s harder than you’d think especially when Portuguese isn’t my first language.
Cascais- This was a small beach town with very good vibes, they were also hosting an Ironman the next day so we got to experience a bit of that atmosphere which was exhilarating.
Beach- I got sunburnt and went swimming in the harbor. I also tried to race an Ironman athlete and yes I won.
Sea bass- They served me the entire fish from the ocean, very delicious.
Boco de Inferno- This area is classified as the end of the world because before western exploration it was the western most point of Europe, so I’ve been to the end of the world.
Sintra- I cannot even describe this mountain town, just look at it. We hiked about a marathon that day and of course I did it in my birks.
Castles- Well worth the 8 euros to get in especially since I captured photos of this magnitude.
That was all for my adventures in Portugal!
Cadiz, Spain coming soon
Ally’s Insights
- Always wake up for a sunrise, it’s always worth it
- If you barter you can get a volleyball for 4 euros in Cascais
- Wear sunscreen even if there are some clouds in the sky
- Go to the end of the world
- If you order seafood in Portugal is always comes with the eyeballs
Ally's Adventure Abroad 
Ally!! oh my gosh I just love your blogs. I hope you are having the time of your life:-)
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We flew in and out of the airport in Lisbon on our way to Terceira when we visited Sarah in 2005. Only saw the inside of the airport but the Azore Islands have the same language and way of cooking fish. Went to a few bullfights . One in an arena and two of the village type where they let them out in the street and the bull fighters have umbrellas and simply evade the bulls. The people that live along the streets block there driveways off and fences or concrete walls protect the spectators and people invite you into their yards and homes and offer you food and drink. I was lucky enough to stand next to a girl whose family moved to CA when she was young so she was able to explain things to me in English. Portugal is one place I’d like to visit along with Ireland and I’d like to go to England again. Glad you’re having fun.
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Very fun to read your adventures. Sending hugs from all of us 😘
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