Another blue sky day. we took tram 28 to visit the St. George Castle, the most prominent landmark in the City. From the Miradoura das Portas do Sol overlook we slowly ascended  steep steps to  the  entry.

The spot has been occupied since the 8th century B.C. and from 4 B.C. was a strategic  Roman stronghold.

We walked along the lower ramparts looking down at features of the City which by now had become recognizable.

I ascended to the upper walls of the citadel feeling shakier than I expected.

from which I could see the lower fortress

and our hotel in the narrow valley below.

We visited the archaelogical museum and excavation on site, where a male peacock courted an indifferent female.

Jan had purchased a two hour sunset tour of the Tagus estuary on a traditional sailing boat scheduled for that evening, but the weather turned unfriendly. Watching the mast rock under sporadic showers most of the other passengers didnt want to proceed.  After a disagreement with the young guide, the boat owner offered credit for another trip when the weather improved.

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