Saudade...nostalgie! Le Portugal, Porto et Lisbonne et “Praca de Flores” me manquent.

After a wonderful time in Porto we arrived in Lisbon with no expectation only trepidation! And Lisbon did not disappoint us thanks to the apartment and it’s neighbourhood. Once in Lisbon we found the place easily. Carlos’s wife (sorry I don’t recall her name) was there to show us the apartment where a jar of marmalade and delicious oranges were waiting for us. She was very helpful with me finding parking; lucky enough it was a long weekend so we easily park on the street. Carlos’s wife showed us the wonderful apartment! Thoroughly renovated with ‘boiseries’…the apartment has an excellent vibes! It was very confortable with a nice large living/family room, a very nice kitchen and 2 very comfortable bedrooms (with comfy beds!). The terrace – spacious and sunny - was a real treat. We use it for early morning coffee and newspaper; late afternoon vino verde; and late night whisky (neat!). If you don’t feel to take your coffee in the quiet setting of the terrace, than you go down the stairs, open the door, cross the little street and enter the territory of “Praca Flores” and it’s little café equipped by 5 or 6 tables right under the morning light. If the birds are not signing than you will be lull by the sound of the water coming from the charming fountain in the midst of the place. “Praca de flores” superbly situated between Bario Alto and Principe Real is the quintessence of Lisboa a city build around neighbourhoods, which are – in turn - build around small squares and gardens. Portugal was a revelation for us.