hkskyline
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With a long stay in Lisbon, I decided to venture further away from the city for a day trip. I narrowed down to a few choices - Fatima, Coimbra, Obidos, and Porto. I didn't want to sit on a bus or train for a long time, so in the end went to Obidos, which is a little over an hour away.
The trip to the bus station was quite hectic. Knowing it'd be a pain finding the stop, I set out early. There were conflicting stories of where the bus station was located. Some literature said Entre Campos, while others said Campo Grande. Luckily they were on the same subway line and only 1 stop apart.
English is not so commonly spoken at the bus station. After some hectic searching, asking locals, and a fellow company bus driver twice, I finally located the bus stop beside the main station. We were soon on the way!
3. Obidos' city walls could be seen from afar.
4. I had a very rushed schedule, as I wanted to make this a half day trip and buses don't come so frequently. But this place was very beautiful, especially with the crisp blue skies.
11. I think I arrived very early. The streets were deserted and there was an air of tranquility. With a cool morning breeze, it was a wonderful walk along the streets, with nobody else to bother me examine each building or to fight for a spot to take pictures.
16. It was a bit cool to sit out for a cup of tea though.
19. It doesn't take a lot of money or effort to make something beautiful. Often, this can be done with some vegetation.
20. It does feel a bit medieval living within sight of the city walls. Time seems to have stood still.
23. The walled city is a functioning microcosm, and one of the main focal points would be the church.
29. Let's explore a bit more of the surroundings!
34. Looking at some of these plaques, I was amazed how well-kept these buildings are considering the age.
The trip to the bus station was quite hectic. Knowing it'd be a pain finding the stop, I set out early. There were conflicting stories of where the bus station was located. Some literature said Entre Campos, while others said Campo Grande. Luckily they were on the same subway line and only 1 stop apart.
English is not so commonly spoken at the bus station. After some hectic searching, asking locals, and a fellow company bus driver twice, I finally located the bus stop beside the main station. We were soon on the way!
3. Obidos' city walls could be seen from afar.
4. I had a very rushed schedule, as I wanted to make this a half day trip and buses don't come so frequently. But this place was very beautiful, especially with the crisp blue skies.
11. I think I arrived very early. The streets were deserted and there was an air of tranquility. With a cool morning breeze, it was a wonderful walk along the streets, with nobody else to bother me examine each building or to fight for a spot to take pictures.
16. It was a bit cool to sit out for a cup of tea though.
19. It doesn't take a lot of money or effort to make something beautiful. Often, this can be done with some vegetation.
20. It does feel a bit medieval living within sight of the city walls. Time seems to have stood still.
23. The walled city is a functioning microcosm, and one of the main focal points would be the church.
29. Let's explore a bit more of the surroundings!
34. Looking at some of these plaques, I was amazed how well-kept these buildings are considering the age.
