It was great to walk through the historic centre of Lisbon and the areas around the castle and the cathedral. I took the tram up to Graca, and I fell in love with this nice, simple neighbourhood. Workers live there, mostly, and the shops and bars are just normal life places, inspite of all the tourists. I missed the Thieves' Market, but didn't have to go there, really, because nothing had been pinched, so far. (People say that when pickpockets rob you, just go to this market, and you will find your belongings here. You'd have to buy them, though.)
Climbing up and down I wondered why I took my high heels with me to Portugal. No use for them so far: Either the streets are steep, or made out of very small pebbles, or both. Mostly both. So no chance for high heels, but my boots work just fine.
In the evening I met my host Iris in the "Chapito", a bar and restaurant run by a clowns' school, with a great alternative culture program, and lovely views onto the Tejo, the bridge of 25th April and the statue of Christ overlooking Lisbon. A nice finish for a nice day!
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