LISBON .. with brilliant weather and a short amount of time we were keen to make a start on historic Lisboa. Wanting to see as much as possible we inhale our coffee and set off on an open-top bus and tram tour. Using this resource provided us with a relaxing and complete view of this beautiful city. So many sights but worthy of mention was the Jeronimos Monestary, Torre de Belem and Podrao Dos Descolonimentos (imposing monument dedicated to the Portuguese discove...

Taking in the Portugeuse way of life is not as easy at is seems. We are still unsure of what to think of the place, time will tell? So far we have discovered that that you need to possess a huge appetite, drive as fast and dangerously as possible and if you happen to be male, loose one of your eyes! Despite our appaling introduction to this country (thanks to a filthy, overcrowded campsite crammed with reeking barbeques) the landscape is already proving very...