Just when we were beginning to feel like locals, we had come to the realization that our Portuguese vacay was coming to an end. So of course we get up at noon to begin our day at an Italian restaurant where we meet real locals. Our goal for the day was to find a friendly spot to watch the USA-Slovenia World Cup match. After brainstorming with a local couple, they suggest the Hard Rock Cafe, a slice of America around the corner! We thought it was a brilliant idea and headed over. The drinks were unfortunately American prices. Boo. But we only drank one drink each because we were so into the excitement!
After the match, we headed to the Baixa neighborhood for shopping. Although there wasn't a Desigual, we found a cheap H&M and Mango. We then proceeded to a mediocre dinner at Portvgalia although the seafood platter LOOKED great. To make ourselves feel better, we went to Pasteis de Belem again for hot custard treats :)
After scoping out some party areas, we decided to go back to the Bairro Alto and see our friends Kristian and Sergio again at Fieis Aos Copos. We had an AMAZING muddled cocktail that consisted of fresh strawberries, sugar, vodka, and a flavored black vodka called Eristoff. Simply put, it was the best mixed drink on our trip and cost a third of what it would in the States. We were sad to say bye to all the great people we met (including Charles from Kansas City but lives in Madrid and travels on his own during the weekend). But it was nice to know Greece was waiting for us!
Black Caipiroska...where can we find those again?
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