We were tired and nearly 2 hours late when we arrived in Lisbon, after driving down from the Faro region.

Poor Alexandra's husband, Joaquim, had been waiting for us during this time.

The apartment was easy to find, in a great neighborhood, adjacent to Praça da Figueira.

Joaquim greeted us with a delicious bottle of Portuguese wine and 4 glasses. While we enjoyed the wine Joaquim showed us the apartment and told us about the area.

The apartment was fantastic, better than the photos. It had been lovingly restored with a great sense of style and quality.

Not only was it lovely, everything was usable! you can cook a real meal in the kitchen, you are not struggling for utensils, towels or cloths, you are truly staying in a gracious historic central Lisbon apartment from which Lisbon is at your command.

The area was perfect, great restaurants, an easy walk or ride to St George's castle, great history. great Fado! ( you must a least give it a listen)

Our host's were wonderful. All in all, this worked out as the most perfect place for us all and I would not think of staying elsewhere in Lisbon if Alexandra could fit us in.

I recommend to everyone thinking of visiting Lisbon.

Jack Eldridge