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  1. J

    Just want to share my joy

    Bom Caminho! I lived in Portugal quite a few years, and followed the Caminho in 2018. The Portuguese are hospitable, helpful people with a long history of which they are proud. They would prefer that those who do not speak Portuguese use English rather than Spanish. May you have a good walk...
  2. J

    Photos of Lisbon in Lockdown

    Oh, to be in Lisbon, any time of year!
  3. J

    Photos of Lisbon in Lockdown

    Thank you for the photo story about this city I love!!
  4. J

    Photos of Lisbon in Lockdown

  5. J

    A reminder of the Portugués

    Thank you!! Saudades.
  6. J

    Starting in Lisbon

    When I was there in october, it was still quite pleasant in Lisbon but began to get chilly as the month went on
  7. J

    Starting in Lisbon

    those 4 towns are steeped in history so if you are interested in learning about the country rather than just passing through, you might want to do this part.
  8. J

    If You Only Had Time To Spend In One City: Porto vs. Lisbon

    Lisbon is one of my most favorite cities of all, ever. Lived there for awhile and would love to go back. But, with your time constraints, I would agree with all who say Porto. Much to see and do. Missing Lisbon this time is a marvelous excuse to return to 🇵🇹 Portugal!!!
  9. J

    Etiquette for shared paths

    This thread reminds me of a ditty from sailing days. “Here lies the body of John O’Day Who died defending the right of way. He was right, all right as he sailed along But he’s just as dead as if he’d been wrong.” We always changed course if needed when sighting tankers....
  10. J

    How empty is the Lisbon section?

    Up to you of course, just that Lisbon is one of my most favorite cities of all! And getting away from the Oriente area is necessary if you want to enjoy it. For me, as a North American it’s interesting to be in the area from which Magellan set off to “discover” this continent. But, each to...
  11. J

    How empty is the Lisbon section?

    Oh, do spend some days in Lisbon. Take the tram to the end of the line. Go to Belem and get the pastries. It is such a lovely city!
  12. J

    Brierly or no Brierly..

    Thanks for your comments. I am an 84 year old woman who followed the Frances in 2015 and the Portuguese in June of this year. Definitely “did it my way” and had welcome assistance too many times to bore you here. I do speak Portuguese and a couple of times thought maybe I should get one of...
  13. J

    Is there any end to the concrete?

    Good thing peregrinas don’t wear high heels!
  14. J

    Is there any end to the concrete?

    I’m with you. Long ago when I was living in the Açores (Portuguese islands) visiting Americans would sometimes ask “Jane, why do (don’t) they.....?” The question always had me puzzled. Who would go to another country and think they would find everything just like at home? Isn’t part of...
  15. J

    Is there any end to the concrete?

    The Brierly guide is just that, a guide. Not holy scripture from above. I value it, but have never tried to do a whole page in one day. All the suggestions given are great. Honor your body. Give yourself time to enjoy the Portuguese countryside ( even if through the window of a bus or...
  16. J

    Caminho chaos...

    Caminho is correct Portuguese.
  17. J

    Anyone recommend a luggage storage place in Lisbon?

    I left a bag at th is facility but only for a couple of hours. I don’t know if they have long-term.
  18. J

    Arrived...2 days left over...and then what to do? #advice

    Go to Porto right away. Lots to see there! Good food. Tour Port wine bottlers. Go to The Livraria with the magnificent staircase. Etc!!

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