Portugal Articles

February 23, 2006

Took the Wrong Train

I´m sure this won´t be the first time this happens...I wound up in Olaho instead of Loule (sorry, no time for the symbols above the letters...) but an angel named Alexandra, and her sweet Portuguese parents, came to my rescue to help me make a phone call to my pal Laura waiting for me at the train station that I was not going to show up at...it all worked out in the end, but was an eventful, adventurous happening that made me shed my first tears of the trip. Pretty soon after picking me up an hour later, Laura had me laughing lots...it was great we could laugh about it. She is another angel I´ve met here in Portugal. Well, it was a memorable way to mark my one week in Europe date! Let´s see how long before I goof up again...off to Spain today!

by Kelly Amabile | # | Comments (3)

February 22, 2006

Empty Cars in Off Season

On my train trip from Lisbon to Faro, there were about 7 or 8 other people in the car. Today, as I travel back and forth on the regional intercity trains between Faro and Tavria, I was, at times, the only one in the car. Although I wish I was here when the weather was just a tad warmer, so I could dip my feet in the ocean, I would not trade it for the lack of people. The uncrowded streets and train cars make for very pleasant travel experiences. Oh, and these regional trains are sooo much slower and easier on my silly stomach!

I am writing from the City Hall in Tavria, where it takes a minute or two to sign up for a half hour of free internet access. If there is no wait you can keep using the computer or come back later...good to know if you will be passing through this region.

by Kelly Amabile | # | Comments (0)