Thank you João and Silvia for helping to make birthday getaway to Lisboa complete.
My stay at João's apartment exceeded my expectation. Silvia stayed late when I came in later than expected. She offered a map and directions to some popular places in Lisboa. The apartment was stocked with milk, juice, coffee, and crackers to help get me started. An added bonus was the wine and ginja.
The apartment was comfortable. I rested well every day after long hours of taking in the city.
I would stay there again and would recommend it.