0121 Lisbon day2

Lisbon day 2. 

Went to Sintra, which is located in western part of Lisbon city and registered as world heritage for its palaces and castles. Took a train to get Sintra station and got on the bus to go to castle of Moors first. The castle was built by the Moors in 8 or 9 century to protect against the force of christianity. However, after the conquest of Lisbon, it was surrounded by christianity force. The view from the top of the castle was really stunning. Id like to go to 万里の長城 if I have a chance to go to china in the future. After the hiking, went to the Cabo de Roca, which Is the cape forms the westernmost extent of eurasian continent. Unfortunately, the wether was not so good and a bit fog. The fact that I reached at the edge of Eurasia continent from east most country Japan was important and exciting for me. Anyway bought a baked chestnut. Ive never tried it before cause it is expensive in Japanese festival or the one sold on the streets in Paris or Rome. Also these chestnuts look not so delicious but the chestnut the elderly guy was selling at the cape smelled and looked so delicious not only because of the authentic disposition but also because we were super hungry. My imagine of chestnuts were completely changed. 

And went to back to the Lisbon city by train and had late lunch at cafe at 4pm. We were really hungry cause we didn’t have anything but to grab the small amount of chestnuts. But we had an appointment to have dinner with friends of Leiden at 6pm so just ordered 1 Croissant and coffee each. But the waitress delivered us four croissants cause I guessed she thought what I said “the same one as him” meant “two croissants and coffee“. We were supposed to be able to point out her misunderstanding and say sorry for confusing. But we just accepted her mistake and didn’t say anything to her. I should regret of my behavior at that time cause this should be what I leaned during studying abroad. After that having dinner with friends. I thought I could not have dinner cause I was full but it was fortunate to pay the amount finally. I could save money. Decide to meet up again in Japan after the dinner and said good bye to them. And went to the alongside the sea and revised our trip so far. It was really nice time. Still have one day till go back to Amsterdam. Will enjoy as much as I can.