The Rotary Club of Wynberg’s editorial article, “Stepping out in Portugal” by String Smith, recounts a holiday marked by both physical challenges and cultural immersion. The author’s wife suffered an injury shortly after arriving in the UK, delaying their plans but ultimately leading to an unexpected journey through Lisbon’s historic Alfama district. The narrative details the steep, winding streets of the city, the 52 steps to an apartment, and the daily ritual of climbing 69 steps as a prelude to exploring Portugal’s landscapes. The article humorously captures the ordeal of navigating Lisbon’s labyrinthine alleys, the vertiginous climb to Sintra’s castle, and the eventual triumph of reaching the hillside church of Bom Jesus do Monte after 574 steps. The author