Two metro changes and a steep climb took us to the flea-market of the Feira da Ladra, tucked away behind the Santa Engracia. From there we walked to the Sao Vicente de Fora monastry where the kings of Portugal are buried in great vaults.
From there we took the famous Tram 28 across town, threading its way along twisting streets, barely missing the cars parked on either side. An inch misjudgement when parking would cost you a wing mirror.
After lunch we wandered through the shops of the Chaido and Baixa districts, linked by the wrought iron Elevador Santa Justa, designed by Mesnier, a disciple of Gustav Eiffel. It shows.
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