Enjoying Isabella’s newfound love for walking we ventured to out to Aquarium near the Oriente station. When we were here 10 years ago we were impressed with it. Now we see that Brooklyn Aquarium does a better job for less than 34 euros per family. Here they have a giant aquarium with most larger fish and smaller exhibits centered around it. Kids really enjoyed it though. They especially liked really giant rayfish with its eyes coming out like antennas and starfish with many legs.
The giant red octopus was the most memorable to me. There are studies indicating that they may be very intelligent. To think that this solitude loving creature that could be smarter than us and is trapped and forced to live in a fish tank. I feel sad for it. Maybe being eaten is a better destiny. Who knows, it could be another Ota Benga 100 years from now. When we were standing there it swam to the other end of the tank and then walked back on its tentacles along the edge.
Nice promenade over at Oriente. There are serveral areas that are fun for the whole family. I would vote for Cascais as a better option for the kids on hot days but on the cooler days this a great place to go to. We went to Vasco de Gama mall and had some excellent fried rice from Wok to Walk. Here it is more efficient from the operational standpoint than Lithuania one and cheaper too. A little over seven euro will buy you a large dish and a beer. And they had it ready in about a minute. 
In the evening Dan and I went to Santa Apolonia Station to check out sail ships that had been gathering there for the Sailboat weekend. There will be major celebrations based on the number of vendor vans parked, event tents and stage being set up. They don’t let people on site yet so we will try again tomorrow.
We had our evening coffee and port at Brasiliera on Garrett street. It is one of the most favorite gathering areas in the city. There are always musicians or other performers. It’s the first to fill up in the morning, and we can’t attest to its ever emptying up. 
There are some studies that show humans might also be intelligent but i'm not too convinced about that one...glad the girls are seeing a little of everything on this trip, including some exotic animals. Love the photo of the three of you in the water, classic!
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