We took a commuter ferry ride across Tagus to Cacilhas. The ferry service provides an enjoyable and inexpensive activity, with wonderful waterside views of the city.

Our only ONE aim that day was the seafood feast at Cervejaria Ramiro. The seafood was so fresh and with the simple method of preparation, the freshness retained. The restaurant is always busy and it's pretty common to queue up for an hour or two during dinner time, but being the first customer that day (hooray!) we waited no time.

Built on the northern bank of Tagus, Belém Tower was part of the Tagus estuary defence system. Visitors could walk up to the charming little fort but alas, luck was not on our side that day!

Being the westernmost extent of continental Europe, the view from Cabo da Roca was out of the world (and even the wind was out of the world)!

I've always wanted to visit Lisbon as a young adult. It didn't come true. When we boarded the flight to Lisbon, I had the feeling like a long-lost dream has resurrected from its disappearance all these years.