Belém, Portugal

We had a great time in Belém today, and not just because we made two visits to the shrine of Portuguese pastry, and the home of "natas", Pasteis de Belém.

After some European-style transport woes, we headed straight for the natas, an egg custard pastry which is ubiquitous here. These were still warm, and made us all happy.

Next, we visited several key landmarks, most notably the Tower of Belém, a really amazing fortress built in early 16th century. We also visited the sensational Maritime Museum, a testament to Portugal's seafaring tradition, especially their amazing advances in navigation. The Portuguese were true explorers!

ps. And they really love pastry too.