Coimbra

So I left Lisbon this morning...both good and bad. Lisbon isn't really as neat as I had thought, so I'm glad to move to someplace new. Don't get me wrong; there are some neat sites, tasty foods, and nice people...it's just not as memorable as I anticipated. Oh well. But on the other hand, I got the contact info from some folks from around the world, so that is nice.

But Coimbra: the hostel isn't nearly as awesome as the one in Lisbon, but it's only two nights. The town itself gave me a bad first impression...dirty, trash everywhere, flies, etc. But once I moved away from that district, things got much nicer. Reputation safe. So after wandering around for nigh on 5 hours, I'm bushed. I did find a grocery store and stocked up on some stuff for a dinner and a lunch: I doubt I feel up to going out to findsome sort of cafe. Might even just stay in tomorrow, too, instead of taking a bus to the Roman ruins. We shall see.

That is certainly one big difference between travelling alone vs with friends...friends can encourage one to ignore being tired. It's a thing worth remembering for the next trip...if I go alone again, I ought to plan one or two days of NO sightseeing whatsoever. Days of rest are most certainly required.