Well, what a wonderful few days staying in Ana Maria and Miguel's' beautiful apartment. Aside from the fact that they are wonderfully warm and were always there to reach should we need them, the apartment itself is just the most wonderful sanctuary to escape the real world.
Set above a boulangerie, we were greeted every morning by the most amazing smells from down below. I can most definitely say that the smells match the taste, the pastries are divine. The apartment itself has been so well designed and literally has everything you could think of to make your stay easy and homely. We spent many an hour relaxing on the sofa with a glass of wine, balcony windows wide open, just listening to the outside world - a special memory for me.
I am so glad we chose the location; a lovely little neighbourhood with some restaurants and shops but out of the hustle and bustle of the centre of Lisbon. It took us about 15/20 minutes to walk in, which was perfect for me and there are some lovely little cafes and independent shops along the way to explore.
I can't recommend the apartment enough, or Lisbon itself, such a magical city. Thank you for the memories - we shall be back!