everton v benfica

stevedeblue · October 13, 2009

Right lads as Im leaving for the game next wednesday morning (y)

am I allowed today to start the countdown or should I leave it till after the Wolves game. PS I cant wait I live for these trips ( dont tell me bird)

kenada_blue · October 13, 2009

Im deffo going to be there for the home tie.

Bagmanstu · October 14, 2009

stevedeblue said:
Right lads as Im leaving for the game next wednesday morning am I allowed today to start the countdown or should I leave it till after the Wolves game. PS I cant wait I live for these trips ( dont tell me bird)

I am leaving even earlier that that.. I am going to ride down to Lisbon on my Kawasaki GTR1400.

So I leave Plymouth on the ferry to Santander at 4pm on Sunday,
and back to Plymouth via Rocoff in France the following Monday.

Not been away much on the bike this year so its a nice holiday as well

So if you see me riding round Lisbon on a huge silver bike wearing my Skeleton leathers give my a wave..

Stu..

chicoazul · October 14, 2009

Bagmanstu said:
I am leaving even earlier that that.. I am going to ride down to Lisbon on my Kawasaki GTR1400.

So I leave Plymouth on the ferry to Santander at 4pm on Sunday,
and back to Plymouth via Rocoff in France the following Monday.

Not been away much on the bike this year so its a nice holiday as well

So if you see me riding round Lisbon on a huge silver bike wearing my Skeleton leathers give my a wave..

Stu..

That sounds great pal, hope you enjoy it.

teppic · October 14, 2009

everton v benfica. it sounds like a match on fifa.

it just sounds great to have these historic teams at goodison again.

James LFC · October 14, 2009

Hope you do them. Never liked them much after they ended our reign.

marekb · October 14, 2009

Flights - Check
Accomodation - Check
Match Tickets - Check

Lisbon here we come... Cannot wait.

Bagmanstu · October 15, 2009

Not booked a hotel in Lisbon yet..

Any recomendations for one that is reasonable price and central ?

Stu..

stevedeblue · October 15, 2009

Bagmanstu said:
Not booked a hotel in Lisbon yet..

Any recomendations for one that is reasonable price and central ?

Stu..

Get on trip advisor for a hotel.
Weather update is sunny and hot everyday in lisbon until Tuesday when the showers come in for the rest of the week. But I will still be wearing shorts and sandals andb), See ye der (y)

Stephen

evertonianstu · October 15, 2009

teppic said:
everton v benfica. it sounds like a match on fifa.

it just sounds great to have these historic teams at goodison again.

enjoy it while you can cos all those teams with cash to burn (even Brum FFS) aill probably overtake us soon.

steevie · October 15, 2009

Selected Accomodation lists for Central Lisbon

Pousada da Juventude de Lisboa Parque Nacoes
Tel 218 920 890; Via de Moscavide; (d/m $14/$37)
Just north of Gare do Oriente, this institutional-looking place has good rooms and breakfast but a spoilsport 11am-4pm lockout and no booze policy.

Pousada da Juventude
Tel 213 532 696; 46 Rua Andrade Corvo; (dm/d $17/$43)
A tidy place in a fine old building, but no kitchen facilities.

Pensao Globo
Tel 213 462 279; 37 Rua do Teixeira; (s/d with shared bathroom $20/$30)
Run by friendly English-speaking folk, Globo is a no-frills cheapie. Go for rooms 301, 302 or 303 with their large windows overlooking the leafy streets.

Pensao Imperial
Tel 213 532 696; 4th Floor, 78 Praca dos Restauradores; (s/d with shared bathroom $25/$35)
Just a short suitcase trundle from the main square. Reader have raved about this comfotably worn place, but not the steep stairs to reach it

Beira Mar
Tel 218 871 528; 16 Largo Terreiro do Trigo; (s/d with shared bathroom $25/$35)
The river location and views here create an ambience of luxury accomodation for bargain basement prices.

Pensao 13 da Sorte
Tel 213 539 746; 13 Rua do Salitre; (s/d/tr $40/$50/$60)
A popular place on the slumbering side street with shiny tiled floors and pretty blue-and-white roms with fridges.

Residencial Insulana
Tel 213 423 131; 13 Rua da Assuncao; (s/d $45/$50)
Ignore the shabby entrance, this is a real-value-money place with good-sized carpeted rooms, Satellite TV and a buzzy location in the heart of Baixa.

Pensoa Londres
Tel 213 462 203; 53 Rua Dom Pedro V; (s/d/tr $50/$75/$90)
This friendly and popular place has old-fashioned appeal with large, high-ceilinged, carpeted rooms. Those on the 4th floor have top-of-the-world views of the city. Justifiably popular, book well ahead in summer.

Please Note, this information is taken from 2007 and prices will have increased since. This is just a guide of reference.

dm = Dorm Beds, d = Double Rooms, s = Single Rooms, tr = Triple Rooms.

Reidy's Bottle Of Grecian · October 15, 2009

btw guys dont forget to activate the home game on your s.t.'s, or it will cost you more and your seat will be released.

Bagmanstu · October 16, 2009

Hotel sorted through booking dot com for 35 euros
Hotel Residencial right in the city center.

See you all there.. (y)

Only one small problem tho.. Everton have still not posted my ticket out , they are waiting for them from Benfica :-( ,
and I leave on the Ferry on Sunday morning, So they are Being sent direct to me at the Hotel. So lets hope that Portugal's postal service works..

Stu..

stevedeblue · October 18, 2009

Right lads iv one more shift on Tuesday then Im leaving early at 530pm to travel to Liverpool( 90mins) call in say hello to mum and dad then off to my twins Tony blueblood Evans to sleep the night( well get pissed) and then up early for our 8am flight to lisbon cant wait, with nephews in tow cant wait. Is there a red light area in lisbon

Bagmanstu · October 21, 2009

Well that was a good ride , lots of twisty mountain passes and it only rained for an hour or so..

Got to Lisbon yesterday afternoon and last night there were loads of blues drinking in the Bario Alto district (Turn right at Rossio square and walk up the big hill)

See you all at the match..

Stu,,