After eating a delicious feijoada (and only shortly after my visit to Pasteis de Belém), I knew my waistline needed me to tackle the fabled hills of Lisboa. City of Seven Hills The Basílica da Estrela sat atop my first climb. I passed the charming little yellow tram--know as o elétrico--which I had ridden in... Continue Reading →
A delicious stew of black beans and savory pork. Mine was served with white rice, toasted farofa (cassava flour), a fried banana, couve (stir fried and chopped collard greens), and orange slices. And the beloved soft drink guaraná. Stews of meat and vegetables trace to ancient Roman cuisine and spawned variations in France, Milan, Romania,... Continue Reading →
A delicious Portuguese custard tart comprised of a crisp puff pastry crust filled with luscious, velvety custard, topped with cinnamon, and baked. Accompanied by a cup of luxuriously thick hot chocolate. Pasteis de Belém While pastéis (plural of pastel) are served throughout Portugal--and I tried them every chance I got, whether in my hotel or... Continue Reading →
The Rio Tejo (Tagus River) is the longest river on the Iberian Peninsula and it empties into the Atlantic Ocean at Lisboa (Lisbon), Portugal. This morning I grabbed a bike and rode about 10 miles from Lisboa's airport to the Torre de Belém near the mouth of the river. Then, I truly savored my visit... Continue Reading →
Today I arrived in Lisboa and had a few moments before the sunset to get set up on a Gira bicycle and ride around the neighbrohoods of Olivas Norte, Moscavide, and Parque das Nações. I stopped at a little bakery for my first pastel de nata! The Estação Oriente catches the light of sunset. The... Continue Reading →
the Bikeswain 