On arrival into the House of Books I was warmly welcomed by Rui so, despite the short stay, I soon felt at home. The place is small although with such a huge and impressive soul wrapped in books.
Vila Berta is a shining jewel of Lisbon, plenty of character, with a quiet and familiar environment seasoned with a strong vintage flavor. Being Portuguese, I traveled back in time to the old way of life, as in the black and white Portuguese movies, dated from the early 20th century.
Rui is an expert in what Lisbon and surroundings is concerned; the same about Portuguese culture… Just pose your questions and you´ll certainly get an answer!
Last but not the least, in the morning I got a surprise breakfast, as a compliment.