Today started out in the low 60's but later it must have been 80 as my sweater and jacket was a bit much. We arrived in Lisbon, Portugal early morning. Lisbon is the capital of Portugal, often compared to San Francisco for its hills and bridge. The centerpiece of it all, the 752 foot figure of Christ the Redeemer, stands facing the city oith outstretched arms on the southern bank of the Tagus River. It is also Europe's westernmost capital. Lisbon has grown up on the northern bank of the Tagus River.
Had breakfast in the room, showed and dressed Jack, did laundry. while in the laundry room I met Marlene from Naples, a caregiver for a gentleman age 90 also in wheel chair. She is accustomed to traveling and caring for him while he is at his home in Naples and cruises. Though this is the first time she has traveled with him in a wheel chair she also feel that it is most difficult. Anyway to make this short while he and Jack were resting we decided to take the shuttle into the city. Jack objected, not comfortable being alone but I convinced him that it was safe that the personnel was informed that he was alone in his stateroom and that he may call for assistance.. He has been known to call my name and say the he has no knowlege of my where abouts. He has even ventured out into the hall and create such an uproar that security had to wake me. Getting out was such a pleasure even if for a short time. When I returned he was eating an apple and watching the dock workers , he was just fine.
We will be in Cadiz, Spain tomorrow, Marlene suggest we do the same. I think it is a very good idea.
This is from the Internet Cafe, I will keep trying to use my laptop. The problem is the connection here is so very slow at .25 min it is very costly especially when waiting for AOL.
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