My stay at Matildes place was really exceptional. Sintra is one of the most beautiful places I have been until today. The house of Matilde is situatued on the sunny part of Sintra with lots of wonderful gardens around. I could walk to all the places I wanted to see. She was wandering with me to the mourish castel and showing me so many intriguing details on our way, opening the gate to the magic side of Sintra to me. She took me to a New Years party and everything was so charming, including the ride in her classic car to the coastal village with blankets on our knees. Above all I enjoyed very much her ambience, to speak with her and she inspired me a lot, especially concerning holistic nutrition. Also I liked being with Mateus, her son, a very cheerful young man.