Nick's tour of Portugal
 June 15 to June 28, 2013

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June 18: Cristina's walking tour introduces us to the classic Bairro Alto Cafe A Brasileria
Lisbon Concert Hall in a light shower Convento Do Carmo fronted with jacaranda trees

Elevador de Santa Justa, lift from Chiado to Bairro Alto

Base of Elevador de Santa Justa
Rossio Square from Elevador de Santa Justa Praca da Figeira from Elevador de Santa Justa
Sao Jorge Castelo, 11th Century bastion, first built by the moors
Sao Jorge Castelo ramparts offer beautiful views of Lisbon
View of Praca do Comercio from Sao Jorge Castelo Nick with Tram ticket and tour wireless receiver
 
Walking down from Sao Jorge Castelo Pickpockets are unseen, but follow close behind
 
Narrow stairs makes The Old Alfama a charming neighborhood, but difficult to squeeze household items in and out  
 
Festival decorations on display in one of Alfama squares Laundry drying before the start of festival  
 
Festival stands advertising food and drinks for communal dinning in Alfama's maze of streets  
 
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