Thursday afternoon, October 18th we pulled into the most beautiful, quaint mid-evil village of Obidos. Our posada was once again in a 16th century manor house, thankfully on the outside of the wall. Driving into villages like that can be quite stressful as there are no signs for one ways and the roads are only wide enough for one car and we are usually going the wrong way! We had a wonderful 24 hours to hike and discover this very quiet village with a highlight of hiking the wall that surrounded it and seeing Obidos from a high vantage point.
On our way to Lisbon Friday we took a side trip to Cobo da Roca which is the western most point of Europe. On the map it didn't look 'far' however, maps don't tell the whole story as we had discovered many times before. We wound up and over a mountain, through many seaside villages and just as the sun broke out and we were ready to give up...there it was. What a beautiful spot! We stayed until the Japanese tour bus showed up which is enough to drive you out of any good peaceful place.
On to Lisbon through rush hour traffic and we were glad to bring the car back in one piece, ourselves included! We took the subway into the city, got off at the wrong stop and dragged our suitcases 'not too far' to our hotel only to discover we were on the 4th floor without an elevator. We have been traveling for 5 weeks and have accumulated a few more items from what we started out with so my sherpa, Bob, wasn't too happy. To bed for a good nights sleep and 2 days left to tour Lisbon then homeward bound.
Pousada in Obidos
Castle walls
Wall walk
Cobo da Roca
Western edge of Europe
The weather looks like it is a little more chilly than earlier in your travels. Is that just because of the later date or where you are?
ReplyDeleteDriving a car there seems like a big challenge, I'll be driving here will be a welcome experience...The buildings and landscape there are so beautiful. Looking forward to hearing more details when you get home!