Ah, the *Panoramic Elevator of Boca do Vento* — where breathtaking views meet sweat-soaked ambition. Getting there? Let’s just say it was less of a scenic stroll and more of a pilgrimage through the sun’s personal sauna.
Picture this: the sun blazing like it was being paid overtime, the pavement radiating enough heat to fry an egg (or your will to live), and you — brave, noble traveler — trudging along like a hero in a Greek myth, only instead of a Minotaur, you were battling dehydration and mildly poor shoe choices.
Halfway there, the heat turned things from “adventure” to “emergency,” prompting a pit stop — because even the most determined explorers need a cold drink, a moment of shade, and a brief existential crisis before tackling an uphill battle.
But oh, the reward! The elevator rose like a slow-motion redemption arc, lifting you high above the Tagus River, offering views so stunning they nearly erased the memory of your sun-scorched journey. Nearly.
Next time? Sunscreen, a hat, and maybe a pre-emptive ice cream detour.
