Portugal {A Long Weekend in Lisbon}
So here I am at the tail end of September trying to remember what we did in Lisbon way back in May. The summer has been crazy. It's actually been warm(ish) here in Dublin, Michelle and I have been traveling all over Europe, and as usual, working like crazy. What do I remember about Lisbon? Great food, friendly people, nice wine, warm weather, amazing architecture, impressive castles, beautiful countryside, and idyllic beaches. We packed a lot into a 3 day weekend but barely scratched the surface of Portugal. Beach side park, those are actually benches. Typical street in Lisbon. Totally reminded us of San Francisco with the hills. Another reminder of San Francisco Upon arriving in Lisbon, we headed up the hill around the corner from our apartment to Castelo de Sao Jorge. This place has an amazing view across the city and as usual an impressive history. Originally a fortress dating back to the 2nd...