Walking in the city

* Photos taken by J.

Around the Castle of St. George

Today I ended up walking in the streets around the Castle of St. George’s. 

I love this ancient neighborhood (it is called Santa Cruz do Castelo) with is narrow streets an nice locals, which are either ageing people who have lived there all their lives or young people in love with the area.

The most spectacular viewpoints of Lisbon are here.

As well as some of the most typical neighbourhoods withe their unique details.

(I can't resist taking lots of photos)

As well as really beautiful architecture.

Breakfast outside in the sun / Cat in a basket keeping us company!

If only all mornings could be like this...

A Winter day in Brighton beach

Strong cold wind couldn't prevent us from walking on this beach. The beauty of today's light was enough to keep us going.

* photos were taken by J.

Weekend with friends

A weekend away from the city, spent with friends at Comporta. A lot of rain but in between we enjoyed sunny bits and beautiful rainbows!

Yoga weekend in Mafra

A whole weekend away from the city to practice yoga. Lovely place, very good company, good food, quiet nights... 

Celebrating my mum's birthday in a restaurant Chiado

A family lunch to celebrate my mum's birthday. Yay! We went to the newly opened restaurant SeaMe,  specialized in serving fresh fish and wonderful hot sushi. Delicious thin and crispy fries, magnificent ice-cream (pumpkin, ferrero rocher and caramel), medium-high price...

* photos taken with Hipstamatic on iPhone

Ria Formosa, long time no see

This area of the Ria Formosa is one of the most amazing places of the Algarve,not only for its variety of landscapes but also because of its unique location. Classified as a Natural Park in 1987, the Ria Formosa encompasses an area of about 18 000 hectares, and is protected from the sea by 5 barrier-islands and 2 peninsulas. We hadn't been here in 2 years and now we have a whole week to enjoy this paradise!