Up, up and away in Lisbon

The lofty heights above Baixa contain some of the more interesting displays of life in Lisbon.......and life abounds in the streets, avenues, squares and of course bars above the lower town. It is in these upper reaches of Lisbon that you really feel like you are part of the mix...Bairro Alto, Chiado, the Alfamo or Graca are the places to whet the whistle.  To get there, one must ascend the steepest gradients by funicular or even by elevador for the highest hills.  You can of course walk but...why?   For such adventures, gird your loins with a Lico Beirao, a traditional herbal liquor that not only girds but also gets you going.