We're back

from Portugal. We'll tell more stories later, we are kinda having an intense internet session at the moment, and will move to leisurely activities at, well, our leisure. But first, a Portugal Report Card.

Look: A+
It was beautiful. They had statues everywhere, and the road was paved with intricately designed cobble.

Activities: B
There was a lot to do, but when you had seen your last statue and read your last museum placard, we didn't find much. I'm sure there was nightlife, but it really didn't want much to do with us.

Food: C-
Portuguese food, I'm sure, is delicious. IF you like seafood. If you don't, then there is meat. Generally I am for meat, I appreciate it. But they didn't really season it. And, in America, we like to disguise the meat with shrink-wrap and breading, but not in Portugal. They look their meat clear in front of them, with flesh to be ripped off bones and whatnot. Our best (2) meal(s) was in a combined Italian/Indian restaurant.

MacBeth: D
About as exciting as listening to a book on tape. In Portuguese.

Hostel: A
Our host was a charming woman who, when I sniffed at all, would demand I drink green tea with lots of sugar, take some medicine, and lie down.

So yes, overall I reccomend Lisbon to all you world travellers out there. And keep eyes peeled for the Italian/Indian place. It really was delicious.