Monday, 26 July 2010

Bridges and Statues


Your next clue in the candy run.......details of how to enter at the top of my blog.......is to guess the City we will be visiting as we pass under the bridge in the picture above.

It's one of the largest suspension bridges in the World and spans the Tagus River, it is an almost carbon copy of the Golden Gate Bridge. Alongside it is The Statue of Christ Cristo Rei, a replica of the Statue of Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado in Rio de Janiero. Now this one is really easy isn't it ?

We've been here lots of times so this year we will probably stay on the boat and take in the rays on our balcony, with the obligatory glass or two of something of course.

Another day at sea tomorrow so the next clue with be on Wednesday 28th when we will be getting all Colonial......there might be an advance clue there ?

67 comments:

Helen said...

Great looking bridge! You are going to Lisbon today. Have a great day enjoying the views from your balcony!

Kathy Rogers said...

I hope you enjoy the sun in Lisbon, I'm so jealous!

Tanja said...

While finding the answer I found out a lot of new information. It is Lisbon.

Best regards, Tanja

Linapyssel said...

I´m glad to hear you are enjoying yourselves in Lisbon..the bridge is magnificant!!
Many hugs Lina

Anne said...

Next place on your tour is LISBON. Hugs x

sandra said...

I had to google to be shore!lol.
You are in Lisbon.
Hugs!
Sandra!

anndees said...

Lisbon having fun.
I'm so jealous, I went over to Rome in a ferry once and it made me so ill from the moment we started sailing till we docked. It was no fun at all.
Anne x

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Cherry said...

Hola Brenda - enjoy those portugese custard tarts in Lisbon (my OH worked there last year and said it was fab and I have many photos of that bridge!) Hugs Cherry XXX

Aga Starmachine said...

Portuguese and city - Lisbon

lisa said...

Looks fantastic in Lisbon, Brenda. Enjoy your glaass or two.
Hugs Lisax

Lora said...

You are in Lisbon today. I am so jeleous, it looks fab!
Lora xx

Sarah said...

Wow, just had a look online and the pics of the bridge and surrounding area are stunning. You are at Lisbon x

CG said...

Lisbon, Portugal!
Yesterday I posted a little something about this challenge on my blog (I already had teh challenge on the sidebar): http://cg-says.blogspot.com/2010/07/why-duende-if-not-for-joy.html

Teresa Carini said...

Hello! I am amazed with this game! I can take you places! Today the place is Lisbon (Portugal).
You continue to enjoy until the next!!

Kras said...

Dear Brenda,
I write it wrong and undo old Publications
The Tagus River - PORTUGAL,Lisbon

mckinkle said...

Lapping up the luxury in Lisbon Brenda and just perfect it seems! Hope you have a great day!

Keryn x

fusiafscrapping said...

Is it "25th of April Bridge" in Lisbon? I envy you your's trip. Have a nice day

Claire said...

Have a wonderful time Brenda, looks like you will be in Lisbon today
Claire xx

Mirabelka said...

Brenda, what is the weather in Lisbon today?

I hope it's much better than here in Poland, where suddenly we have rain and only 15 degrees, brrr...

Ms. Jen said...

I wish I was going to Lisban!! The official name of that bridge is Ponte 25 de Abril. See you tomorrow.

ladyjanet_56 said...

They say it's so hot over in Lisbon, have fun, Jt

Unknown said...

O wow what a magnificent bridge, I just had to google about it, so interesting facts.. I was wondering why it was called the 25th of April, and that day is the day to celebrate the change in power on April 25, 1974 !!! I never been to Lisbon, .... yes for me the city is Lisbon too. Have fun there, I love to check where you are going next :)

Tracy said...

I googled and it was Lisbon, Portugal, I will be honest Brenda i'm really crap at geography so google is my best friend when it comes to places.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Courtney said...

The Vasco da Gama spans the Tagus River near Lisbon, capital of Portugal. Hope you're enjoying your trip!

~Courtney~

Serendipity Stamping said...

Hope you are enjoying your day of lounging on the deck of your ship in LISBON, PORTUGAL.

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☼ Cheryl* said...

Brenda, the answer is Lisbon, Portugal. What a gorgeous bridge! Lucky you.

Lisa Jane said...

Today is LISBON... and i am findong out all sorts of fascinating facts along the way.. hope you are having fun
Lisa ;)

Sarah A said...

He he Lisbon, I knew this because my Dad worked on strengthening the Ponte 25 de Abril - not single handedly of course but as Engineering Project Manager for Kvaerner construction (now Skanska) - lots of useless info there!!

Hope you are enjoying your glass of OJ (that was what you were referring to I assume haha)

Sarah x

Sandra said...

Hi Brenda,
once again: It's Lisbon! Would love to see this city.
Hugs Sandra

SannaS said...

You're now in Lisbon!! I bet it's gorgeous there!! and hot!! =)
Hugs, SannaS

Elsina said...

That's the Vasco da Gama Bridge, so you are going to Lisbon! Enjoy!

Craftnut said...

If i close my eyes i can pretend i am on a lovely cruise. You are today in Lisbon. Tracy x

Sadilla said...

HI dear
I gues you are in Lisbon.... :)) I wish I was there as well! :) I love Lisbon!
hugs
sadia

Merry said...

Lisbon certainly looks like a wonderful spot....and the bridge is only new. Have fun.

sucor said...

Today is LISBON and I hope you are having fun!!

gocanucksgo said...

This is such a unique way to do a giveaway! I wish I was in Lisbon as well ;)

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

It's Lisbon in Portugal :)
This is a fun way to find out more about places! There is a fab old elevator I want to visit in Lisbon...

Hugs
Maarit

Maria Laura Martins said...

that treats this trip to so many places.
This is the bridge April 25 in Lisbon.
Very Beautiful

HazelQ said...

That's a beautiful picture, I believe this is the Vasco da Gama bridge in Lisbon, Portugal.
Hugs
Hazel

Linda W said...

Hi Brenda, I think you're in Lisbon enjoying the sunshine! Linda x

Lisa said...

Hi Brenda, I think you're in Lisbon!

Lisa x

La Vikinga said...

Lisboa, Portugal.

La Vikinga

Rufus said...

Lisbon! Wish I was there in person, but I'm having a fun time on my virtual vacation!
R/

Sadilla said...

Hi dear
it looks like you are in Lisbon... have fun and enjoy your holidays...
hugs
sadia

Larisa said...

What a great Bridge. it is anywhere in Europe I think - so good road for rising )))

Sara said...

Today you're going to Lisbon..I didn't know much about this city, thank you for these information!! :)
Enjoy this beautiful trip,
Sara - iloveM

Dragonlady said...

What an amazing bridge, this would be the city of Lisbon.

Hugs Ali x

Unknown said...

Cool! 'LISBON' haven't been my self but looks wonderful!

Love Dawn xx

peggy aplSEEDS said...

You are in Lisbon!

HeARTworks said...

It must be wonderful to be on a cruise and see different cities every day! You are in Lisbon, Portugal! Patsy from
HeARTworks

Eunice Jacskon said...

Lisbon

Nikki said...

What a fab cruise your in Lisbon :)
hugs Nikki

kaos said...

A very educational candy you are running here *lol* this one's Lisbon...

Juut said...

I have never been in Lisbon (never been in Portugal). Hope you had a good time there.

Lesley Edmonds said...

Ooo Lisbon! Never been there myself!

iReneM said...

Lisbon - wow that is some bridge :-)

x

Butterflies said...

You are in Lisbon

Rosa Forino said...

oggi sei a lisbona in spagna

Jackie said...

Lisbon....I have a friend going there at the end of the month so will pass on the info :)

Sarenka said...

You are in Lisbon. :)

Skrapbuker said...

Lisbon!

I'm jealous ... I always wanted to go there.

Tigs said...

Lucky you in Lisbon.

Jessica L said...

Lisbon! What a beautiful view!

flummy said...

Maybe you are at home, bt you will remember this city: Lisbon