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Repeat visits to Lisbon

I first visited Lisbon in April 1989. It was just a day trip from Ericeira, a quiet (then) coastal town north west of the capital. And, I can’t believe I’m […]

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Reservoir reflection

Mãe d’Água das Amoreiras Reservoir, Lisbon, March 2020 In the eighteenth century, the mighty Águas Livres Aqueduct brought needed clean water into Lisbon, over the arches on Rua das Amoreiras, […]

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Utopia

Lisbon, March 2020 The street artist Oliveiros Junior, aka Utopia, was born in São Paulo, Brazil. He has now made his home in Lisbon but his colourful works can be […]

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I’m a fan of natural framing

Beneath the ancient aqueduct, Lisbon, March 2020 Copyright Debbie Smyth, 6 April 2020 Posted as part of Fan Of...

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A post-prandial nap in the shade

A Lisbon square, March 2020 Now over to all of you. Do come and join us in our Saturday six-word musings. I’ll admit that many of us openly break the […]

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Admiration

Outside Restauradores metro station, Lisbon, March 2020 Copyright Debbie Smyth, 27 March 2020 Posted as part of Weekend B&W

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Then and now

Lisbon back then – May 2017 And now – March 2020: Copyright Debbie Smyth, 23 March 2020 Enjoying street art has become a regular event on my travels around the […]

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Wins on length and not bad on width

River Tagus, Lisbon, March 2020 The Tejo (Tagus) is the longest river in the Iberian Peninsular, running for 650 miles before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. Its last major port […]

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Remembering the Age of Discovery

Torre Vasco da Gama, Parque das Nações, Lisbon, March 2020 This striking lattice tower was inspired by Vasco Da Gama and the lateen sails of his caravel. Copyright Debbie Smyth, […]

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