Enjoying Lisbon

After disembarking the ship, we are enjoying several days in Lisbon. It is known for its beautiful tiles that adorn many buildings. We visited the Sant’Anna tile factory and got a very private tour. Many of the designs reflect the Arab influence of the Moors. The process is very manually intensive, especially the hand painting. 

And, of course, we rode the famous trolleys.

Went out into the countryside to visit the medieval village of Óbidos where we walked the defensive ramparts. 

And we enjoyed the famous Pasteis de Nata of Lisbon with a side of port. The custard tarts are served with a sprinkle of cinnamon and powdered sugar. 

The Iberian Peninsula

We had a day off from golfing in Cartagena and took an excursion to a horse farm where they breed and raise the beautiful Spanish Andulusians. We were also treated to Spanish tapas and flamenco. 

We also indulged in the Cartagena specialty drink, the Asiatico—strong coffee, condensed milk, cognac, licor 43, and cinnamon. Yum!!