Up early and on my way ....Beating any crowds that might show themselves later.First, right turn and a few paces later, am at the Santa Justa Elevator.Only one other person there.Straight into the lift.Four young girls turned up and there was quite a discussion about money.One paid and had a few queries re cost.One other kept telling her to 'settle.'That made me grin.Wonderful wooden interior to this beautiful old elevator. The patina was magnificent and ...

Had a bit of a sleep in this morning, just to relax.Then breakfast on the spectacular 8th floor.Then off I went.Expected top of 34 degrees.Not a cloud in the sky.First port of call, the Coffee Shop 6 floors below my window to say thank you for rescuing me yesterday.I walked in.Absolutely no need for an introduction.They all just pointed and grinned.Very funny.So after many a 'Thank you' ... on my way again.Down the street towards the river.Nice cool breez...