Last night,after a late night (for us) call from Pat we decided now would be the time to come home ( while we are still in a big city with good airline connections).
This morning, first thing, we went to the airport as there was an Air Canada office located there (according to the “never wrong” Google search). Well there was no office, and all the “Air Canada” people actually work for a third party so it was a stressful waste of a trip. Adding to the stress was the information Caro had from the Air Canada website last night saying there were only three seats left! OH SHIT!
Back at our place we decided to try the AC website even though my original idea was that we needed to talk to someone as our situation was difficult (I thought). After a few fits and starts we were able to enter our new dates and location and soon it was time to pay through the nose to Air Canada. I used my EQ bank card ( like a dummy I should known better than doing that on a big dollar charge ). The card required me to receive, then enter in the number that was sent to my cell number( which of course I cannot do as I am using Data over here). Anyway the five minute timer for me to enter the special number finally wound down to zero and with that the transaction went through???? Weird; of course I was happy for that to happen. I should have used my ATB Mastercard as I have it set up that if I need to utilize a unique number they send me it through e-mail.
We had not planned to go to Castelo de S. Jorge up on the hill however we decided to do so. We walked up through the winding streets and joined the crowds waiting to get in (it didn’t take long). The claim to fame of this place is the great views and even though today is overcast and muggy the views did not
Upon finishing the Castelo and museum we started walking down the hillside using the numerous steep curvy streets. We went by one of the MANY souvenir shops and one of them “hit the jackpot” with Caro and I finishing our “surprise gifts” purchases for everyone.
Afternoon lunch was a typical sub and pastry ( with red wine) purchased on the street down below us.
We had a nap before we headed back to the river/sea and caught one of the famous trams for a bit of a ride. It wasn’t long before we hopped off, went to a market, then after a one stop metro ride made our way home for a late supper our remaining cheese, and freshly purchased ham.
While at the river/sea Caro had to dip her toes in the water
And the tram mentioned above
After catching up with Lisa, and then Vanessa on FaceTime we packed our bags for tomorrow’s return home.
We went out about 8:45 to see the city night life (Friday night).
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