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The Story Behind This Photo - Street Performers in Lisbon, Portugal

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The Story Behind This Photo - Street Performers in Lisbon, Portugal

While I was working on a cruise ship I got to visit Lisbon several times. The first time I saw a boy playing the accordion with his dog holding the tip jar I thought it was original. After I visited a few times I started to see different guys doing the same thing. It is a great gimmick because people are more likely to tip because the adorable little dog is holding the tip jar. I don't know if the dog enjoys it or how long he has to hold that string in his mouth but the dogs usually looked pretty happy so it didn't bother me too much.

Lisbon is a beautiful city. If you go there be sure to bring a camera. There are some great photo opportunities. At Christmas time they have the guys driving the trolleys dressed up as Santa. I love the cobble stoned streets, old buildings and the trolleys driving around town. Lisbon is rich in architecture; Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, Baroque, Modern and Postmodern constructions can be found all over Lisbon.