Janet's Diary, Lisbon, early on New Year's Eve

We arrived here at lunchtime and docked very close to the city centre. From our balcony we're overlooking the multicoloured buildings tumbling down the hillside, and can just about see Black Horse Square from the balcony. We've been out for a walk this afternoon, despite the very British weather – it's been persisting down since we arrived. Thank heavens we'd gone out in our very British waterproof walking gear! Black Horse Square is gearing up for an open air concert this evening, a massive covered stage has been erected in one corner of the square – a band was rehearsing as we passed earlier. There's supposed to be a firework display too, but we're not sure how much of that we'll see, especially if it keeps raining.

Hope those of you that are celebrating tonight have a wonderful evening, we'll raise a glass to all our friends and family at midnight. Let's hope the New Year is a happy and healthy one for us all.

Love

Janet
xx