Our recent brief trip to Lisbon - which has been a favourite city for many years - was enhanced enormously by our stay in Rui and Ana's apartment.
We were travelling with another couple but had room to spare in their delightful, stylish apartment. The central location was a boon and, although we were there in the midst of a festival, we were not bothered at all by noise from the restaurants and bars in the street below. For those who prefer a quieter ambience, the windows were an effective noise blocker.
For us, it was a pleasure to have open windows in all rooms giving us the benefit of the refreshing breezes and the ever-changing light, along with enticing views of the water and the rooftops of Lisbon.
Rui and Ana had stocked the apartment with a generous supply of both basic provisions and treats, and remained ever-gracious in the face of communication challenges pre-arrival, and a later than expected check in time.
Kudos to them for providing such a lovely space, and doing so with care and thoughtfulness. Our thanks, again, to our hosts.