A park that had trees from all over the world!
After the beautiful island we flew to the mainland, into Lisbon. There we toured all of the great sights of Lisbon. Like towers and elevators from long long ago (we actually paid to ride up and down it). Well then we went to the waters edge and saw many other sights, like a replica of the Christ statue (Cristo Rei) that originates in Brazil. But please let me remind you that the European Portugese language is much more beautiful and originally from Portugal.The first of many round about towering statues
After a couple nights in Lisbon we left to drive to northern Portugal, a place called Porto. On our way we stopped in Obidos, Nazare, Guimaraes, Leiria, Batalha (awesomest monestary) and Bom Jesus. We stayed in Leiria (pronounced, Lay-DIea). There was a beautiful castle that was lit at night and it was absolutely gorgeous!This is Obidos, where the city is inside the Castle walls
When we reached Porto we went to Church, honestly church was church but people in Portugal have a thing with invading personally space and making you do things that you aren't willing to do with force... Well so we left and stayed in Vila Nova de Gaia. There we stayed with a member who Stephen was very close with. Well to sum up that half-way miserable experience, I was thirtsy often, we both got really sick, and she was unintentionally rude to me.
So we finished our Portugal journeys and were off!!
Well we stayed a couple days in London and sight saw. Well the first day was when I actually got sick from the Portugal lady. Then the next day we went out and toured London on double decker buses and a river boat. Quite enjoyable and relaxing I'd say!
In front of parilment and the clock 'Big Ben'
The trip home was the longest flight trip ever! I was upset that my one real souvineer got taken at customs, and that the trip wasn't all that relaxing and enjoyable. I felt cheated and completely broke all at the same time.Finally we made it home and we were able to sleep for like a day, and then after that we woke up really early for like a week. All in all we became closer and I have a lot of respect for Stephen's language speaking skills. I appreciate that the United States has a variety of beautiful places so that leaving the country soon won't be necessary to 'escape' the stresses of life.
I want to Stephen to know that even though I am speaking my thoughts and mind over the whole trip, I really enjoyed it and I love that I got to see the two years of your life that you spent for the most important person in our lives, Heavenly Father. I love you Stephen!
3 comments:
Looks like you guys were pretty busy and had lots of fun! We loved all the photos.
That's the kind of vacation that you come home from and need a vacation to recover.
holy cow!! that must have been an amazing trip! the castle was awesome! i hope you are doing well! love you and miss you!
Megs! I was wondering when I would get to see pictures of your amazing trip! It looks like you two had so much fun. Can't wait to hang out with guys when we're back in Provo!
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