Lunch in Lisbon, recommendations please

[Martita B.]

Brenda~~~As to Bermuda, we'll arrive between 8 and 9 am and depart at 3 pm.I don't believe excursions will be offered. We dock very close to St George and it's quite easy to stroll up and walk around or shop. Last year I know a few that merely went for a "Taxi Tour".......St. George is beautiful!

You will want to take advantage of Seabourn's invitation to go to Reid's Palace Hotel for Tea Time! The hotel encourgages us to "dress up"......as it's a formal tea.I always love going to the "open-air" market......there are many sights to see in Funchal, if you've not been before. The Island is spotless clean, with 'lit street sweepers, in their orange vests, just a "sweepin'".......all Taxi's are Mercedes brand. As to excursions, talk to Carol Frey , she'll be on board and is very good.....and a fellow "Texan!" A very cute and lively gal! You may want to purchase some Euros here as we'll disembark Lisbon on a Sunday.

We're also spending 3 days in Lisbon. We plan to "relax" on Easter......with the exception of going to The Tower of Belem at 6 pm to "properly send the Pride on her way".........join us if you'd like! I'll be taking my Seabourn flag to wave at Captain Rodahl and all the "Merry-makers!" We're touring on Monday and Tuesday around Lisbon.

Many on our CC Board are very knowlegable of Funchal and Lisbon if you have questions.

WELCOME! I'll see you on board the Pride The Ides of March!! WOO HOO~~

Martita

[CruisinMatt]

Martha, have you ever been on any of the winery tours in Funchal?

[bgood]

It's been years since I was there, but my recollection is that it's about 30-45 minutes outside Lisbon. Can easily be done in a half day. Lord Byron loved it, but then he was rather rhapsodic about pretty much everywhere! My kinda guy!

 

bgood

[Martita B.]

Matt~~I've not been on the wine tours.....I believe that one of the Seabourn's tours offered stops at a winery. We've always enjoyed "trekkin' off" on our own. Taxi's are very reasonable and there is a central Taxi station (right in front of the botanical gardens on the main street) where you can request an English speaking driver. Once, Mother and I hired a Taxi/driver and had a most enjoyable day! Mother invited him to come back to the ranch with us! And he thought about it! Yes.......all together now, CARUMBA!!!!

 

You will fall in love with the gorgeous flowers......be sure and buy a few nosegays to take back to the Legend! Great for housekeepers and for "The Welcoming Desk" gals! I try to bring them a gift, as they usually do not have the time to go ashore. Go to the Mercedo dos Lavradores, (worker's market) downtown. Take your camera! Hopefully, someone will be playing music and YOU can DANCE with the pretty Portuguese girls!

 

Have fun!

MB

[Martita B.]

Sailor's~~~Here'a another Lisbon car/driver: Peter Feijao # 214 53 5299

e-mail address: limotours@mail.telepac.pt I've heard he's quite good.

 

Brenda, what is your Suite #? I'm compiling my guest invitation list and would like to include your's and J.K.'s.

 

All system's GO.......

Happy Packin'!

MB

[Martita B.]

For the Pride disembarkers on Sun. March 27th.....if you plan on spending a few days in and around Lisbon you might want to go to The Thieves Market on Tuesday. It resembles the open-air markets in Paris and Madrid and is called, "Feira da Ladra" on Campo de Santa Clara. I think it would be alot of fun. I would love to find a few antique treasures! (open on Sat.'s & Tues.)

 

MB

[kupkab]

Martha

We are in #320

Thank you for the info on Bermuda and Funchal. We are really looking forward to this cruise.

Brenda

[Martita B.]

Brenda~~~seems nearly all of us are up on Deck 6! NOW, the Atlantic HAS to be calm........hahaha

You will have a wonderful time......be prepared to being spoiled!

See 'ya in Ft. Lauderdale.

MB

[kupkab]

Martita,

We booked tours with Peter of Limotours for Sunday and Monday. The email address didn't work, but I found it by Googleing limotours. The address is limotours@netcabo.pt I don't know if we will actually have Peter as our guide. He is the one I have been in contact with, but he says "we" will meet you at the ship. Anyway, I'm glad to have it set up and thanks for the info.

Brenda

[Gypsywanab]

I'd love to have Miguel Conde's phone & fax #. I need transport to another town from lisbon and would like to ask prices, etc. Thanks

Gypsywanab@aol.com

[Gypsywanab]

Need name & phone/fax of driver in Lisbon for tx to another town. Thanks

[Daneite]

Hi Gypsywanab

This was already on the first page of this thread, hope you find it useful.

Miguel Conde Phone # 96 405 56 99 FAX 21 474 40 65

Daneite