Realized I was overpacking after a month in Lisbon

I was lugging a 60 liter backpack and a carry on through the hills of Alfama for four weeks. A local cafe owner saw me struggling and said, 'You live here now, not on a mountain.' I had three pairs of shoes and a full kitchen kit. Now I'm down to one bag. Do you pack for a trip or for a move?

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rowan_reed685d ago

Three pairs of shoes in Alfama, oof.

ward.anna5d ago

Alfama's hills are worth it, @rowan_reed68.

ray1735d ago

Yeah, I learned that the hard way too. My trick was just one pair of broken-in sneakers, the kind with really good cushion. Went through Alfama for two days straight and my feet were fine, @rowan_reed68. It's tempting to pack options but sticking with the proven comfy ones saved me. Those hills are no joke but you can actually enjoy the views if you're not in pain.