Prado menu
Originally we had planned to visit Belem today and maybe some other parts of Lisbon but the weather continues to be less than ideal and lacking waterproof clothing may be a real drawback if it continues much longer.
So we head to the terminus of the historic tram – no 28 – which covers (normally) much of Lisbon which is ideal on a damp day. Before leaving the UK I was already aware that the tram route is not currently running the entire way to the west due to road works but instead terminates in a square on the far side of the hill to the hotel. We do not particularly wish to cover the rest of the route (it has been through the really historic part of the town by the castle) and do not use the minibus onward but wait for our tram to shuffle off, reverse and then pick up passengers for the return trip to our starting point.
Lisbon tram
I had thought about taking the Santa Justa lift to the higher level and visiting the former convent which contains various artworks. However there is a lengthy queue for the lift and there is a limit to patience and ability to stand around waiting. Watching the queue for a little while it did not seem to be moving at all – so no idea how long the wait would be.
In the evening we walk down through the main area to the Se Cathedral. However this closes an hour earlier in winter than in summer – so has just closed as we arrive. This is unfortunate as we now have an hour of time to waste before we can go the restaurant we have booked. Not one of my better moments.
Restaurant Prado (due to a recommendation by Edible Reading) was the destination this evening. It is an excellent meal. The place is also fairly busy and this is an excellent place to eat and I have put the menu above as given the weather this was the highlight of the day!