A bit of a day for putting your feet up. It is after all the day of rest and a perfect opportunity to go "up river" to take in the salt air and appreciate the vistas of broader Lisbon. With a breeze gently ruffling my hair, I find myself drifting towards...yet another example of this city's exuberances. The Torre de Belem is an extraordinary whimsy of architecture. A myriad of turrets with more than a hint of my former Moorish stomping grounds. I have found a delightful little park opposite in which to sit and contemplate why on this earth, anyone would build what can only be described as a remarkable folly. I love it...and love it even more with an icy cold Cintra Cerveja Pilsen, a very pale beer with a light tobacco aroma. Perfect for an afternoon under the cool shade of a spreading tree.
