So it is Sunday in Lisbon during August, and many of the Portuguese are on their annual vacation, usually to the south down in the Algarve, cooling off in the ocean. It is a deeply imbedded cultural, historical and familial tradition.
But for the rest of us, August can be a wonderful time to be here, with ample parking, open tables, and free museums on Sunday morning for all. For us, we visited the stunning royal coach museum and then were treated to a wonderful military parade, with striking calvary, gleaming swords, and ample pomp and circumstance.
It is great to see that the 'troika' from the North, the group of bankers and politicians who have so much control over people they are very distant from, have not yet taken away these beautiful and simple pleasures from this ancient and proud nation. Viva Lisboa! Viva Portugal!
And for my money, avoid the crowds in London, Paris and Munich, and come to Portugal!
And for my money, avoid the crowds in London, Paris and Munich, and come to Portugal!
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