Lisbon was a pleasant surprise – clean, not crowded and friendly. Located along the Tagus River it is a major port for ocean-going vessels. The city suffered through a massive earthquake in 1755 that killed 30,000 people. Many of the explorers of the Americas started from Portugal. Like other countries in the region there is a mix of cultures because of past occupations from the Arabs, Romans and Spain. The democratic form of government was restored in 1974 in a bloodless revolution. As we pulled in to port, we were greeted by the famous Lisbon tug boats. They perform what is called a Boat Ballet with quick turns and sprays of water. It was fun to watch.
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