Lisbon in fast forward![]() LISBON, Portugal (CNN) – CNN photojournalist Martin Dougherty and I take you behind the scenes of a recent trip with President Obama. We take you through our grueling 20-hour day, starting at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington, flying overseas to Lisbon, Portugal, where we covered the president at the NATO Summit. Signing – the international language![]() President Obama jokes with French President Sarkozy during the family photo at the NATO summit in Lisbon Portugal. No bunny ears allowed. Images of Lisbon: Cupcakes![]() We went on a hunt for Lisbon's famous custard tarts near the presidential palace, but due to the NATO lock down of the city, we where unable to get there. So the next best thing here, a city with a long tradition in pastries, are its cupcakes! Although there are a couple of shops where you can find them, the best is TEASE, Lisbon’s Rock-n-roll Bakery in Bairro Alto. They offer many different designs, colors and flavors, all for $3.25 a piece - very tempting. NATO, Afghanistan hammer out long term tiesBy CNN Wire Staff LISBON, Portugal (CNN) –NATO and the Afghan government on Saturday forged a "long-term" partnership declaration - an agreement that will leave international forces in the war-torn country for many years after a planned military transition in 2014. "We will stay as long as it takes to finish our job," said Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO's secretary-general. Portugal: Again plays host - at the epicenter of critical decisions on warLISBON, Portugal (CNN) - It was the kind of moment that made me feel like my heart was beating outside my chest. My hands were sweating, my mouth was dry. There was palpable anxiety inside the modest conference room where a small group of U.S. journalists traveled to Portugal's Azores Islands. It was March 16, 2003, and I was part of the pool rotation accompanying President George W. Bush for an emergency war summit. We flew for about five and a half hours to the Portuguese island of Terceira, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, to an American airbase. President's Schedule – November 20, 2010In the morning, the President will attend the meeting on Afghanistan working session and the meeting on Afghanistan closed session at the Feria Internacional de Lisboa in Lisbon, Portugal. In the afternoon, the President will attend the NAC working session. The President will then attend the NATO Russia Council meeting opening session and the NATO Russia Council meeting working session. Food in the Field: Jello![]() When at a Summit the host always provides snacks.......here's some of the spread! Don't stuff yourself with the jello! |
![]() |
||
![]() |
![]() |