06/16/2026
Yesterday's adventure in Portugal included a visit to the Lisbon Quake Museum, where we learned about the 1755 earthquake. While there, we visited rooms that simulate the ground shaking of the earthquake and we learned about the response and recovery plans that were implemented in the aftermath of this disaster.
Later in the day, we took a guided tour of Belem and visited the Belem Tower.
And today, we met with members of the US Embassy in Lisbon to learn about how they protect citizens abroad and their strategies for communicating with the public. It was an amazing and engaging talk.
It's been a wonderful study abroad experience!