Highs and Lows Trip 2: Portugal

Portugal was really a whirlwind trip. I went with a friend I met at a event hosted by the International Student society. We went all over the place in just a few days and were there for Carnival, the Portuguese version of Mardi Gras.

Lows: On our last day in Lisbon the car got booted, which makes for a great story now but it was highly stressful at the time. I also got lost one the way back from dinner to a Skype job interview and had to take a taxi back. We also go lost a bunch of times before we figured out this handy GPS map. let me tell you not having data when you;re used to a smartphone is frustrating.  Also on our second night Miriam got hit in the head with a door and ended up with a concussion which we didn't know about until we got back.

Highlights: The Carnival Parade in Loule was so cool. It wasn't huge but it was awesome. I also go a chance to go in the ocean which is always a highlight for me. Portugal was also just breathtakingly beautiful. The landscape, minus the fact of the coast, was very similar to home and it was nice. Also the sunshine! Warmth, it was lovely. I also took a bunch of artsy pictures which I love to do.