Lisbon

 

The Artania entered the Tejo shortly after breakfast and was fixed in its berth near the center of Lisbon by noon. Eve and I set forth on foot. 

A classic Cook’s tour. We had 6 hours to explore before the ship set sail again. We saw many of the recommended tourist spots (in the company of many other tourists), had a beer near one of the overlooks, and took lots of photos. We expect to make a longer visit to Portugal sometime in the future. Our usual FOMO remained in check. 

The most lasting impression of the day was our ability (and need) to catch up on our social media after 3 days on the ship with no internet connection. I became aware of how often I reflexively reach for the phone to google something my brain no longer knows. 

Perhaps a device-free day should be exercised regularly at home.