Traveling Disers are lost and adrift somewhere?

[deadheadbelle]

This place is gorgeous!! I love it here. Thanks for letting me join you guys.

 

[edcrbnsoul]

Tonight we can head here

Lux
Avenida Infante D Henrique, Santa Apolonia, Lisbon
Week hours: 6pm - 7am
Weekend hours: 6pm - 7am
Telephone: 00 351 218 820 890
http://www.luxfragil.com/


Another retro bar, but this time packed out with furniture from 30 years ago. Very cool, and very popular with the town’s dudes. Lux is right by the harbour but there isn’t a fake ship’s wheel or shrimp net in sight, instead, there’s a rabbit warren of corridors for you to wander through and find somewhere tucked away for a good old time.

Customer reviews:

Lisbon is definitely one of the most (if not the most) amazing cities in world. It has an incredible character and personality that I have never seen in any other place EVER! The night is incredible! Lux is stunning with beautiful people girls and boys; fragil in bairo alto is also amazing, the portuguese people are so nice. I just love it and I totally recomend it to everyone that wishes to travel with quality and style and loads of fun! My big 'bravo' to Portugal and all the Portuguese people for such an amazing place!
Reviewed by Jenny, London
Monday, June 28, 2004


Being from New York it is hard to come about hot places but Lux was one of the hottest clubs in Lisbon , I happened to go there on a Thurs night and the places decor was very cool along with the stylish atmosphere and people. I definitely recommend going there if you're in Lisbon and your taste is good house music , good looking crowd, and good vibe.
Reviewed by Hugo, New York City
Sunday, December 07, 2003


Wow! Lux Coolest freekin bar I have ever been to. Art in all its forms. With the peoples fashion, DJ's spinning hypnotising house, decor and imaging all over the bar not to mention that chandelier. Talk about creativity. I love Lux. Trust me, go there with a big group of close friends. Be a little tipsy. Dance ananyway you like and laugh lots. I promise that if you follow these rules you will have happy thoughts evevrytime you remember the Lux. Ciao
Reviewed by Claudia, Ottawa

 

[edcrbnsoul]

Good Moring travlers this Morning we have moved the ship up the Coast to Costa Prata

This tourist area probably enjoys the longest coastline of all six. Unfortunately, being more central and north of Lisbon the beach tourist season is not as lengthily as that enjoyed further south. The coastline, with very few exceptions consists of long sandy beaches that are openly exposed to the winter ravages of the Atlantic Ocean. There are three towns that do enjoy some protection and endeavour to maintain a fishing industry. These are Aveiro, Figueira da Foz and Nazaré. Inland the situation changes to a tourist’s haven with a wide choice of interesting and historic locations to visit.


And I'm interested in taking a tour of Fatima while in the region any one else want to come

This place of religious worship is about 120 Kms. north of Lisboa and is reputably named after an Arab girl captured by a Christian and brought back to live in the area. Now a point of pilgrimage for the Roman Catholic religion due to the vision of the Virgin Mary by three young children in 1917 whilst tending their flock. Today, on both the 13th of May and the 13th of October each year, thousands of pilgrims make their way from all over the world to celebrate these occasions. It was reported that three messages were given to the eldest, 10 year old Lúcia. Two of these messages were divulged and proved to be correct. The third has now been divulged by the Catholic Church and it is said to foretell a forthcoming disaster. The two younger children are deceased and Lúcia who became a nun and is still alive living in her nunnery. The Basilica that has been constructed has an apron twice the size of St. Peter’s square in Rome to provide sufficient space for the pilgrims. The ceremony of mid-night mass that takes place on these two days is immensely moving. The night is filled with thousands of twinkling candles, silent people breaking into chant at chosen moments, and the electric atmosphere created by the respectful reference of the multitude. There is close by an Ethnological Museum devoted to the event.

 

[deadheadbelle]

oooh oooh oooh, I've always wanted to tour Fatima!!! Oh boy. I can't wait.

 

[castlegazer]

Woa, I just found a web site that described in detail the apparitions of the angel and then of Mary - I had never read the whole text of the visits and of what happened to the children and to Lucia. Anyways, glad to be here. My husband is Catholic, I am Lutheran (funny combo, I know) so I spend a lot of time trying to understand the more mystical aspects of Catholicism. I still don't fully understand what the final part of the third message revealed other than the assasination attempt on the Pope. Can someone describe what else it revealed to me?

Here's where I was doing my reading: http://www.theotokos.org.uk/pages/approved/appariti/fatima.html

 

[castlegazer]

Hey Eeeedddd!

Jimmy Buffet claims first No. 1 album of career

KEWL!

 

[castlegazer]

For those wanting a beach this afternoon (I know we have been keeping a more greuling tour pace than we normally do):

Nazaré - A stunning beach, typical fishermen houses and steep cliffs over a bright blue sea have made this fishing town become a popular holiday resort, mainly due to its traditional character. Fishermen can still be seen wearing checkered shirts and black trousers, and their wives seven layers of petticoats: you can watch them mending nets or drying fish on the beach. Near Nazaré lies the beautiful beach of São Martinho do Porto: its enclosed and safe bay makes it a favourite holiday destination, specially for families with children.

 

[castlegazer]

I am hot and don't want to lay out this afternoon so I am going to head off to Obidos, to walk around this midieval town.

Resembling an open-air museum, this walled medieval town has been preserved to look like a picture-postcard, with its monuments, narrow winding streets and whitewashed houses with windows and terraces full of flowers. Its charm has crossed the ages: in 1282, the town was given as a present by king Dinis to his Spanish bride, Isabel of Aragon. From Porta da Vila, the southern town gate whose interior is decorated with 18th century tiles, to Rua Direita, a street filled with small shops where visitors can buy traditional ceramics, wicker baskets, miniature windmills and handmade embroidery and woolen articles, and to the 15th century royal castle that has been converted into a Pousada.

 

[castlegazer]

It took me half the day to figure out where we were on the map but here it is for everyone else who gets lost with all the towns:

 

[castlegazer]

And for all those with an interest in regional gastronomy, I am getting better with this today as opposed to yesterday, here is some info to satisfy you. I am still going to have to rely on Ed to get us somewhere cool for dinner tonight because apparently I can't find links to good restaurants.

COSTA DE PRATA (Silver Coast) (Tourism Pages)

Fresh fish and crustaceans enhance all the regional dishes, like the popular "caldeirada" but you can also enjoy the sardines and seafood from Peniche, the clams and the cockles from the Lagoa de Obidos, the eel "caldeirada" of Aveiro. You cam also try the relishing meat dishes, like the grilled pork kebab made in Barraida, the kid "chanfana" from Coimbra and the stewed chicken typical from Alcobaça.

The regional pastrymaking also enjoys a well deserved reputation. There is the "pão de ló" from Alfeízerão and Ovar, the "arrufadas" from Coimbra and Aveiro, the delicious TentugaI, pastries or the famous "cavacas" (dry cookies) and 'trouxas de ovos" from Caldas da Rainha. Not to mention the Aveiro "ovos moles" ' or the "S. Bernardo" bread, the almond paste from Arouca, the "brisas", the Aljuborrota pie, the flavourful beans paste cakes from Torres Vedras ("pastéis de feijão") and the dried fruits and the preserves from Alcoboça.

As for as wines are concerned, you will have to hesitate between the various liquor wines, the famous "gínginha" (cherry liquor) from Alcobaça, the sparkling Bairrada wines, the buçaco wines and the, wines from Cantanhede, Obidos, Rio Maior and Torres Vedras.

 

[deadheadbelle]

Thanks for showing me the beach. I'll be spending the afternoon there. Have fun touring. Take some pictures for me. I brought a cooler of beer down to the beach with me. I've plenty for everyone.

 

[suzannen]

Tthanks castlegazer for the Fatima website - really interesting!

Not too sure about eating sardines and cockles, but the rest of the food sounds wonderful!

But, meanwhile, you guys are moving at record speeds. Don't they take siestas in Portugal?

I'm going to sit in the shade somewhere and sleep for a bit. Just don't forget to wake me before dinner.

 

[castlegazer]

Ok you two. But I want you able to stand by the time I get back so we can go get some dinner.

Yeah, we are moving at record speed due to me. I am just fascinated by this country. I have never given Portugal a moments tourism thought. I have thought about the Azores, but not mainland Portugal. Thinking about it now, though. Its beautiful, safe, and friendly. Works for me.

I think tonight we need a party! Last night was a little wierd for me, I don't think I am as cool as I need to be to enjoy that club. We need to sip cherry Liquor, drink beer and sing with the Fadistas!

Some place like this would be good:

OK, Ed, do your magic and find a good place for us to get silly at.

 

[castlegazer]

Fado: The Music of Longing

The saudade (Portuguese for "longing" or "nostalgia") that infuses the country's literature is most evident in fado. The traditional songs express Portugal's sad, romantic mood. The traditional performers are women (fadistas), often accompanied by a guitar and a viola.

Experiencing the nostalgic sounds of fado is essential to apprehending the Portuguese soul. Fado is Portugal's most vivid art form; no visit to the country is complete without at least 1 night spent in a local tavern listening to this traditional folk music.

A rough translation of fado is "fate," from the Latin fatum (prophecy). Fado songs usually tell of unrequited love, jealousy, or a longing for days gone by. The music, as is often said, evokes a "life commanded by the Oracle, which nothing can change."

Fado became famous in the 19th century when Maria Severa, the beautiful daughter of a gypsy, took Lisbon by storm. She sang her way into the hearts of the people of Lisbon -- especially the count of Vimioso, an outstanding bullfighter. Present-day fadistas wear a black-fringed shawl in her memory.

The most famous 20th-century exponent of fado was Amalia Rodriguez, who was introduced to American audiences in the 1950s at the New York club La Vie en Rose. Born into a simple Lisbon family, she was discovered while walking barefoot and selling flowers on the Lisbon docks near the Alfama. For many she is the most famous Portuguese figure since Vasco da Gama. Swathed in black, sparing of gestures and excess ornamentation, Rodriguez almost single-handedly executed the transformation of fado into an international form of poetic expression.

 

[castlegazer]

Well, I think our Captain may be sleeping it off. Are the rest of you too? I thought last night would be a more relaxed night of drinking and carousing - obviously I was wrong.

Due to this, I have booked us into the Monfortinho Spa

An unspoilt natural paradise, with average temperatures of 14"C,/57"F (even though the summer temperatures can go as high as 26"C/78°F and in the highest regions the winter temperatures are sometimes negative), Montanhas are the ideal place for mountaineering, canoeing or resting in a thermal spa, such as Monfortinho, São Pedro do Sul, Caldas de Felqueira, Carvalhelhos, Pedras Salgadas, and Vidago, with its magnificent park, swimming pools and golf course.

Here's the map of the Mountains Region:

REGIONAL GASTRONOMY
There one will find a strong and flavourful cuisine. As can be judged by the "alheirãs" (sausages made of veal meat and bread) from Bragança, particularly popular in the winter, and the stew from Vila Real, the "feijoada à transmontana" or the very famous "bola de carne" (meat bread) from Lamego. Don't miss the excellent smoked ham and the young partridges from Pinhel, the eels and trouts from Sabuqal. The roasted kid baked in the oven over rice soaked in the meat's juice, and the "morceIas" (blood sausages) are typical of the southern areas of the mountains region, just as the "maranhos" (lamb and chicken giblets with rice) are typical of the Sertã area.

You should also taste the famous sheep cheese from the Serra do Estreia and the "tortas" of the Beira Alta. Do not forget to top it all with some of the most popular regional wines such as those from Oporto in the Alto Douro province, or those from Dão in the areas south of the Douro river.

bola del carne

Maranhos

 

[edcrbnsoul]

OK we have arrived at next destination:

Welcome to Dublin Ireland

"Is maith an t-anlann an t-ocras"
Thats Gaelic for Hungry is a tasty sauce, meaning food tastes better when your hungry

So lets head to that pub because I'm starving.
Tomorrow we can start some tours.

 

[castlegazer]

OK, back up and running here at the boards - phew, that was a long hiatus from DIS'ng.

 

[suzannen]

Finally able to get back on the boards! I sure you guys are still hanging out at that pub because I definitely need a pint of ale after DIS withdrawal.

 

[castlegazer]

That's why, after our stint at the pub, I think our first stop has to be to the Guinness Brewery. My hands are still shaking from withdrawl. What's really funny is that while this was all happening between yesterday and today my friend antkim was trying to reach me to talk about her job interview and what her next step should be - she had to break down and contact me at work because we were going so nuts not being able to chat via the DIS.

Oh, how intertwined our lives become to the DIS Board!

By the way - she got the JOB!

 

[deadheadbelle]

Did someone say "Guinness"? I'm in, I'll have a "Black & Tan"