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FDCC Meetings - Looking Ahead
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habitats for a bird’s-eye view of
elephants and rhinos below,
and a little train that circles the
park. These extra rides break
up the walking and add thrills
for the kids (who doesn’t love
gliding over a tiger enclosure?).
Beach Time and Day Trips:
Though Lisbon proper doesn’t
have beaches, a short train or
car ride brings you to fabulous
coastlines. A popular choice for
families is Cascais or Carcavelos
Beach, about 30 minutes away,
where you’ll find sandy beaches
and gentle waves ideal for kids
to splash in. Build sandcastles,
hunt for shells, or even try a
family surf lesson (surf schools
often have child-friendly
instructors).
Amphibious Fun with
Hippotrip: For something
completely different, how about
touring Lisbon in a bus that
turns into a boat? Hippotrip
is a quirky land-and-water
adventure where you board a
colorful amphibious vehicle
near Doca de Santo Amaro, sing
along with energetic guides,
then splash straight into the
Tagus River. Kids’ jaws will drop
when this “bus” becomes a
boat – it’s the ultimate surprise.
The ride covers city sights on
land and then offers panoramic
views of the Belém area from
the water as you cruise by the
Discoveries Monument and
under the big bridge.
We have ordered sunny skies
and comfortable temperatures
for the FDCC’s Summer
Meeting – but if those motions
have been effectively “denied”
by the weather gods, we’ve
scouted out some indoor fun as
well. Just outside the city (about
20 minutes) is Amadora’s UBBO
mall where you’ll find Kidzania,
a massive hit for kids ages 3 to
14. It’s basically a mini city run
by kids – an indoor theme park
where children try out over 60
different professions in realistic
settings. They can become a
doctor, firefighter, pilot, chef, or
even a TV presenter for an hour,
earning “money” (Kidzos) for
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their work and then spending
it on fun activities. Imagine
toddlers driving little cars on
kid-sized streets while older
ones fight “fires” with real water
hoses or perform surgery in a
pretend hospital.
Climb and Bounce at
Quantum Park: Another
fantastic indoor outlet for
energy is Quantum Park,
Lisbon’s trampoline and
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