The train from Lisbon was efficient and pleasant, except for the seriously dirty window that inhibited seeing the countryside. Our first impression of Coimbra was not favorable. Our hotel (Ibis) is located on a busy street, and though Coimbra is smaller than Lisbon, it seems strangely hectic and stressful. The heat is stifling, and yet our hotelier has determined that it is not yet hot enough in the year to provide air conditioning; we disagree. We walked around for a bit to orient ourselves then staggered into an “Irish Pub” for some Guinness and a cheeseburger; this was no time for culinary experimentation.
Friday, April 04, 2008
Coimbra is hot but the Guinness is cold
[April 4, Coimbra]
The train from Lisbon was efficient and pleasant, except for the seriously dirty window that inhibited seeing the countryside. Our first impression of Coimbra was not favorable. Our hotel (Ibis) is located on a busy street, and though Coimbra is smaller than Lisbon, it seems strangely hectic and stressful. The heat is stifling, and yet our hotelier has determined that it is not yet hot enough in the year to provide air conditioning; we disagree. We walked around for a bit to orient ourselves then staggered into an “Irish Pub” for some Guinness and a cheeseburger; this was no time for culinary experimentation.
The train from Lisbon was efficient and pleasant, except for the seriously dirty window that inhibited seeing the countryside. Our first impression of Coimbra was not favorable. Our hotel (Ibis) is located on a busy street, and though Coimbra is smaller than Lisbon, it seems strangely hectic and stressful. The heat is stifling, and yet our hotelier has determined that it is not yet hot enough in the year to provide air conditioning; we disagree. We walked around for a bit to orient ourselves then staggered into an “Irish Pub” for some Guinness and a cheeseburger; this was no time for culinary experimentation.
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