Hello from Lisbon!

Tuesday, October 27, 2015 - After a flight MIA/LIS on TAP in Business, we arrived safe and sound, but quite early into Lisbon. It was so early in fact, that only one immigration officer was on duty... until 6am! We weren't long suffering, and before too long we were checked, stamped and moved along. A few comments on TAP... food was good, divine Saudade chocolate, service was without enthusiasm, but all the standard amenities except they were super chintzy with the water. Only one bottle of water per person! Now there was plenty of drinking water, served by the small glass, but each required a special request to the flight attendants. Smooth flight, but Saharaesque!

I love, love, love our hotel - the Britania. It's an art deco jewel that opened its doors in 1944 as the Hotel do Imperio while the world was at war. Centrally located, just one block off of the Avenida da Liberdad, and recently restored; it offers 30 lovely, spacious, comfortable bedrooms, with their original cork floors, and many original furniture pieces and art deco touches, along with beautifully appointed public areas.  We were greeted warmly, given our room at 7:30 am. Victor, Julio, Marco and Katia were full of smiles in spite of the early hour and generously suggested we enjoy breakfast. Leisurely breakfast, nice nap and a shower and we're all new! Victor has suggested a seafood restaurant just a few minutes away for dinner.

Serious explorations tomorrow!