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The Loop
Trying not to upset the little one too much, I didn’t think too much about different places, and we did one of our regular loops this morning.
Down to the Parliament, on to the river, along it until we reach Praça do Comércio, Rua Augusta, up the Chiado hill, through the Bairro Alto, and Príncipe Real. It’s a nice walk, and one I recommend for someone visiting the city. Plenty of nice things to see.
You can definitely tell the lockdown has been lifted. You can even spot the odd tourist already. That was fast!
movieStar had a great idea before we left home, and we stopped at a French bakery and got a baguette. The little one loves bread and, sure enough, that kept her entertained. She spent the whole time looking around, slowly munching away while sightseeing.
For a couple of hours she forgot her teething issues.
Good times.
Some Things Never Change
I’ve looked at these buildings, from this spot, for close to 35 years. A lot of change in the city since then, a LOT.
But this is exactly the same as it was then.
… And We’re Back!
A whole day, nothing but on the road photos.
Still arrived on time to meet the movieStars at the garden. Yay! 🥰
Where Are We Going?
Yes, it’s Dentist Day again!
Crosstown, now with added traffic, and over the bridge. Our favorite day!
But today I’m doing it alone, with our trusty car. movieStars back home.
Be back soon!
Tricky
It was not an easy morning walk. The little one is still going through some personal issues, and kept asking for mom. I wonder how long before all those teeth are out, poor thing.
São Jorge
Still from yesterday, the cool São Jorge movie theater, on Avenida da Liberdade. Long time since I’ve been inside.
Good morning!
Done for the day.
Another couple of hours of walking. movieStar buried in Teams calls, and then she had time to go grocery shopping. That was it for the day.
The extra traffic makes a difference, we’re more tired after the walk is done.
Chaos In Town
As expected, the city is a mess again. Restrictions are being lifted, starting today, and everyone seems a bit too eager to take advantage of the newfound freedom.
Traffic is back. Heavy traffic, with the accompanying honk of the horn (we’re pros at that) and shouting back and forth to other drivers on the road.
Saw a few too many people ignoring red lights, a few more still unaware of crosswalks, and you can smell the gasoline in the air again.
People are having coffee, sitting outside, smoking in other people’s faces.
Oh, how I missed the usual life!
We went down to the river, there are people at Cais das Colunas again, the whole riverside has cars and buses and motorcycles, all moving a meter at a time. For the past months this area felt like heaven, you could hear the water splashing. Not anymore.
Shopkeepers are dusting off their wares, and an inordinate amount of postcards and fridge magnets can once again be seen out on the sidewalks. Yay.
Of course I might be alone in this, and I probably am, all things considered. Everyone seems to be having a great time, I am the one that’s already wishing the lockdown would go on for a little longer.
I LOVED walking with tinyMovieStar in a semi deserted city. Today it felt like we were in a huge city, not the cosy village of yesterday.
Note: I’m well aware the photos aren’t showing the mess. I’m not willing to let go that easily. It was harder to get the photos I wanted, but I’m going to keep trying.
Pessimism
Still from today’s walk…
Easter Afternoon
Back to the garden after lunch, for another practice walking session and meet with the doggy friends…
tinyMovieStar is fearless!