21 July: Santa Apolónia, Lisbon
We wandered down to Santa Apolónia, along with half of Lisbon, to admire the tall ships that had amassed for the 2012 Tall Ships Race. Here are some images to capture the occasion.
Masts and crowds at Santa Apolónia, Lisbon. Spot this blogger!
One of the big four-masters - the Juan Sebastian de Elcano
All ready to receive guests for a private reception
Detail on the Juan Sebastion de Elcano
Prow of the Sagres (above and detail below)
Masts and fluttering flags in the last of the evening sun
22 July: Cais do Sodre, Lisbon
The next day we sat by Cais do Sodre watching the ships as they let their sails unfurl on their journey down the Tagus towards the Atlantic.
Some of the ships drifting down the Tagus (above and below)
All photos by CRM
Ahhh! Lovely. Beauties again.
ReplyDeleteThat 4-masted thing is impressive.
Was the party on board a DSK event, Jim ?
Have you been one of the guests?
Thanks Luc. No we were not guests and the photos are very good – taken by CRM.
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