THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND LISBON
Apr 1st, 2006, 05:08 AM
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With my coffee this morning I tried a new pastry (new to me at least) - it is called "Barriga de Ferreira" translates roughly to "Nun's stomach" (?) - a bit like an apple turnover but filled with a almond paste/jam type mixture. Very nice indeed, just right with a bica. Lobo - I was going to the Belenenses Benfica game tonight but now it looks not - have to catch it on the TV with a beer.
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Apr 3rd, 2006, 02:15 AM
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Hi Matt, there's a new change of plans. Páteo da Memória is closed Sunday, dinner time. My new target is "Adega das Gravatas" in Carnide. I've been scouting and I can't but recommend the place. It's in the same block as Igreja da Luz, Largo da Luz. Largo da Luz is a good meeting point, with lots of space.
When speaking to Patrick FB, tell him that we can meet at the main door of Luz Church at 7:30 pm or alternatively I can pick them up anywhere they wish by 7pm.
Come prepared to have octopus salad, pig feet and many other delicacies.
Bring a neck tie, a old one, you don't wish to use anymore, you'll see why
When speaking to Patrick FB, tell him that we can meet at the main door of Luz Church at 7:30 pm or alternatively I can pick them up anywhere they wish by 7pm.
Come prepared to have octopus salad, pig feet and many other delicacies.
Bring a neck tie, a old one, you don't wish to use anymore, you'll see why
Apr 3rd, 2006, 01:29 PM
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Lobo, here's the plan: Elisabete and I will meet Patrick and his mate (forgotten his name already 
) at Cais de Sodre Metro at 6.30ish. (I'll wear my Yankees cap - I need to look for a tall skinny goatteed man...) and we'll hop on the subway to Carnide to arrive at 7pm ish. meet you just outside the station or have you a better suggestion?
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) at Cais de Sodre Metro at 6.30ish. (I'll wear my Yankees cap - I need to look for a tall skinny goatteed man...) and we'll hop on the subway to Carnide to arrive at 7pm ish. meet you just outside the station or have you a better suggestion?Matt
Apr 4th, 2006, 01:59 AM
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Perfect!!! I'll park the car near Coreto de Carnide. I'm sure our guests will enjoy Carnide, one of the most typical areas of old Lisbon and almost car free area.
If I understood correctly, the reservation is for 6. I'll call Adega das Gravatas.
If I understood correctly, the reservation is for 6. I'll call Adega das Gravatas.
Apr 4th, 2006, 02:23 AM
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The starters are octopus salad and favas (broadbeans?). Favas are the only food I refuse to eat. So, I think I'll have the octopus salads for me, and leave the favas for you
When I was scouting, I put my smile #1 and asked "would you prepare a small portion of pig ears as a starter, pleeeeease", but they said they don't As a compensation they said they have pig's feet as a main dish.
Overall, I think we'll have a lot of fun.
When I was scouting, I put my smile #1 and asked "would you prepare a small portion of pig ears as a starter, pleeeeease", but they said they don't
As a compensation they said they have pig's feet as a main dish. Overall, I think we'll have a lot of fun.
Apr 5th, 2006, 02:38 AM
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Lobo, here's the only online information I could find about Sunday:
http://www.redunicre.pt/guia/index.p...8&action=3
We'll have to take a photo of Patrick presenting his tie to the manager!
http://www.redunicre.pt/guia/index.p...8&action=3
We'll have to take a photo of Patrick presenting his tie to the manager!
Apr 5th, 2006, 03:18 AM
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www.pai.pt has some more info. I'll take my own neck tie, and this means that Adega das Gravatas will have 1017 to display.
Apr 5th, 2006, 05:24 AM
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Well. I am gone for two weeks and look what happens.
It was a real challenge for me to sign on to the computer at the house in Florida as I only have dial up there.
I understand the frustration of those of you who are having a difficult time bringing this post up.
As a result of the slow internet, I hope to read all of the posts since I was on vaction to catch up.
Was there something about starting a new post?
It was a real challenge for me to sign on to the computer at the house in Florida as I only have dial up there.
I understand the frustration of those of you who are having a difficult time bringing this post up.
As a result of the slow internet, I hope to read all of the posts since I was on vaction to catch up.
Was there something about starting a new post?
Apr 5th, 2006, 07:46 AM
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Ah my dear Sher - how the devil are you and I hope that Florida was not too hot. Glad to have you back - you have been missed. Hope you like all the recent banter and Lobos and my photographs. Actually the wives are much prettier than us!
I think re the new post I'll cap this one at 500 and start with round 2. So tell us a little about florida then. How's Mickey Mouse?
Matt
I think re the new post I'll cap this one at 500 and start with round 2. So tell us a little about florida then. How's Mickey Mouse?
Matt
Apr 5th, 2006, 07:48 AM
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Mac, don't worry about TTT, between Lobo myself and all the other maniacs here this thread is updated at least 5 times a day. Yes, dinner. Hope I'm around when you are. To Blighty on the 12 returning on the 24 so everyone behave.
Now most importantly...
<b> COME ON BENFICA! </b>
Matt
Now most importantly...
<b> COME ON BENFICA! </b>
Matt
Apr 5th, 2006, 05:22 PM
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Dear Matt. I missed all of you.
Florida was wonderful. The weather was between 70 and 82 degrees F. I don't know what that is in Centigrade. Anyway, much better than Pennsylvania. It snowed today.
We didn't see Mickey on this trip.
I still am unpacking and havent't been able to look at the pretty pictures.
Will spend more time here tomorrow.
Florida was wonderful. The weather was between 70 and 82 degrees F. I don't know what that is in Centigrade. Anyway, much better than Pennsylvania. It snowed today.
We didn't see Mickey on this trip.
I still am unpacking and havent't been able to look at the pretty pictures.
Will spend more time here tomorrow.
Apr 6th, 2006, 02:36 AM
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Oh well, Benfica's defeat came as no real surprise. One has to ask "when will Petit retire?" and "Who wants Beto?"...
Obviously this is of interest to Benfica supporters - but hey, the club's in Lisbon...
Matt
Obviously this is of interest to Benfica supporters - but hey, the club's in Lisbon...
Matt
Apr 6th, 2006, 08:13 AM
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If I only have one day in Lisbon, what part of town specifically would one suggest to stay in (hotel).Can anyone suggest a rental car agency downtown so that I can [ick up the car the following day to drive to the Algarve.
Karen
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