Lisbon is the capital of Portugal, the most westerly capital in EuropeIt is built on seven hills, at the mouth of the Tagus River on the Atlantic Ocean. At its heart are wide tree lined avenues graced by Art Nouveau buildings, museums, castles, cathedrals, mosaic pavements and street cafes. The city is a mix of vibrant blue and white azulejos (painted tiles), cobblestone laneways, faniculars and more than a touch of the medieval. Port and painted tiles seemed to be the tourist souvenirs.I took Charlotte and her friend Charlie into Lisbon for the day. They took turns riding her scooter on the 20 minute walk from the dock to Praca do Comercio, the central plaza. We took a ride around the city on an old fashioned tram,
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then ate ice cream and paddled in the ocean.
We found similarities to San Francisco, with the hilly town, trams and a bridge that looked similar to the Golden Gate Bridge.
