Take a Trip to Sintra

While in Lisbon, we decided to take a short train ride to the nearby town of Sintra. Conveniently, there was one bus route that took us to the major sites of the National Palace, The Moorish Castle, and The Pena Palace and Gardens. The first stop was National Palace, the preserved medieval royal palace in Portugal and another world heritage site. Then, we walked through the Moorish Castle. The high altitude made us feel as though we were explorers, walking through thick white clouds into the vast unknown. The Moorish Castle stood in stark contrast to the romantic architectural style of the Pena Palace, which we saw last. We also roamed or should I say got lost in the Pena Gardens, trying to find the Manuel Capilla. We eventually did find it, along with the Temple of Domes and the Hothouse or green house. When we returned to the Sintra town center, we got a taste of gingya, a sweet chocolate cup shot of cherry liquor. So, if you're ever in Lisbon, you should definitely take a day trip to the small, historical town of Sintra!