Barbara is an experienced traveler herself, and thus I think she felt comfortable leaving the keys to her ideally located home in the hands of another experienced traveler. Ideal to meet her at the Musee de Fado, then walk to her apartment. Couldn't have been better for those who use public transportation.

We were pleased to be able to do laundry ... Just wish my bathing suit bottoms hadn't fallen off the line onto a neighbour's balcony!

I asked if Barbara could provide a fan for the loft bedroom, and she had it waiting for me when I arrived. As a result this insomniac slept brilliantly.

We would certainly stay there again, should we ever be so lucky to return to Portugal. Fabulous city.