Ricky kindly showed us the flat and gave us a detailed description of the neighborhood. The flat was very clean and tidy. The kitchen is also well equipped. Furthermore, there are plenty of TV channels (most of them in English) to choose from. Living in the heart of Alfama was a unique experience. However, since Lisbon is a hilly city, wandering around on foot makes you at the end of the day quite exhausted. And as an Alfacinha, you know your neighbors are pretty loud; pigeons and seagulls get up at 5; and flying cockroaches kiss you on the lips while you sleep.