Wednesday, 1 February 2012
A cool 6° start to the day in Lisboa – 7° in Peterborough!
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 1, 2012
Elevenses at A Tarentela on O Largo de Dona Estefânia. Mmmmm … pic.twitter.com/Cet3Vkvy
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 1, 2012
Olaias … one of many lovely estações de Metro. pic.twitter.com/JlcORLHr
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 1, 2012
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Back at A Tarantela this morning for their wonderful queijada de feijão.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 2, 2012
Despite what @CeliaPedroso says, Groundhog Day in Lisboa is quite nice, mostly sunny and heading for a high of 13°. Shadows abound!
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 2, 2012
The guests (and, the chef) at our first Groundhog Day dinner party in Portugal. A good time was had by all. pic.twitter.com/eE9DS8IR
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 3, 2012
Friday, 3 February 2012
@KnowmarkTravel But today is COLD no? 🙂
— Célia Pedroso (@CeliaPedroso) February 3, 2012
@CeliaPedroso We were just out and yes, it is a wee bit chilly 🙂
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 3, 2012
You know it's very cold in Lisbon when two canadians admit it is "a wee bit chilly". Brrr
— Célia Pedroso (@CeliaPedroso) February 3, 2012
@CeliaPedroso Just ask @lucypepper, the apartamento is toasty warm. Of course, we're out on the street right now, all bundled up!
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 3, 2012
Saturday, 4 February 2012
Lengthy, slow-moving line at the CTT (post office) this morning. However, as usual, we are not in a hurry.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 4, 2012
We are number 126. pic.twitter.com/wehp8cxm
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 4, 2012
The sky in Lisboa is just beautiful, at all times of the day (currently dusk and gorgeous). One of many reasons to love this city.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 4, 2012
Sunday, 5 February 2012
Waiting for the bus. pic.twitter.com/quk5GM1Z
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 5, 2012
Thanks to @lucypepper for part of our light supper tonight (o vinho e o queijo). Thanks, Lucy! Guess where she lives 🙂 pic.twitter.com/Ev8sVOfA
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 5, 2012
Monday, 6 February 2012
Having Pasteis de Belém at the source, of course. Stopped on our way to O Museu Berardo. pic.twitter.com/ALngWi1X
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 6, 2012
And, here we are. pic.twitter.com/XBHQAoS3
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 6, 2012
Love the sculpture. pic.twitter.com/tnI9fsvC
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 6, 2012
We came to see this. pic.twitter.com/j9wuEGwn
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 6, 2012
Black Spray, 1956 (Calder). pic.twitter.com/iwdXSWuR
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 6, 2012
A Cultura Knowmark has finished its work for the day.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 6, 2012
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Moving day. Back to Estrela for just less than three weeks. Same street as our first apartamento, but a different address 🙂
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 7, 2012
Beautiful full moon rising over Lisboa, welcoming us to our new apartamento, which at first blush is very nice.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 7, 2012
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
View from the rear balcony (off the kitchen) in our new flat. Yes, that is a lemon tree 🙂 pic.twitter.com/bykG7XEm
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 8, 2012
Almoço: picanha for Susan; garoupa for Steve. At Verde Gaio. pic.twitter.com/zmWS1WA2
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 8, 2012
@KnowmarkTravel Ha, great! you have moved. Are you enjoying the apartment?
— Célia Pedroso (@CeliaPedroso) February 8, 2012
@CeliaPedroso Been here one day; like it quite a lot so far. The only small drawback is the traffic noise from the Calçada da Estrela.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 8, 2012
Thursday, 9 February 2012
At our new favourite pastelaria, Doce Estrela. Although home made (fabrico próprio), the pastéis de feijão are not. pic.twitter.com/cIOjBUyI
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 9, 2012
Friday, 10 February 2012
After weeks of exhaustive research, Steve maintains that the very best queijada (requeijão) are still to be found at Az de Comer.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 10, 2012
Another beautiful sunny day in Lisboa. At this moment we are firmly attached to a bench in the Jardim da Estrela.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 10, 2012
Just finishing a superb meal at A Trempe: caldo de cação à moda do Alentejo for Susan; garoupa greladha for Steve. We'll be back …
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 10, 2012
Saturday, 11 February 2012
The queijada at Doce Estrela are also excellent. Mmmmmm … pic.twitter.com/DHE5BXCB
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 11, 2012
Our flat has a number of nice touches, including some family photographs. This is Tessa (the owner) as a young girl. pic.twitter.com/KbYOJomr
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 11, 2012
Sunday, 12 February 2012
An old-style coffee maker that made excellent coffee after a first-rate meal prepared by Rui for 6 of us last night. pic.twitter.com/z62Ug2mH
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 12, 2012
Monday, 13 February 2012
Steve's favourite (today anyway!). pic.twitter.com/bIMeVBUi
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 13, 2012
Hitching a ride on the tram. A common sight. pic.twitter.com/QtVm2M4t
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 13, 2012
Have we mentioned the light here? pic.twitter.com/MIxdmYh6
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 13, 2012
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Valentine's Day lunch at O Magano, a bit of an upscale restaurant we've been meaning to try for years. So far, so good.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 14, 2012
At Bar Procópio for a nice single malt before dinner. Because it is so small, smoke can be a problem. But, our favourite place for a drink.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 14, 2012
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
While poorly parked cars are not uncommon in Lisboa, this one has six trams backed up near the Basílica da Estrela. pic.twitter.com/sAAavDmy
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 15, 2012
Initial look at dinner. pic.twitter.com/k4bl4OBc
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 15, 2012
Thursday, 16 February 2012
On our way to Pão de Canela to have café with @CeliaPedroso and @lucypepper.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 16, 2012
If you like Portuguese food, Eat Portugal is a wonderful guide. Our copy being autographed by @CeliaPedroso, co-author. pic.twitter.com/iUhFsOhT
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 16, 2012
Friday, 17 February 2012
On the recommendation of @CeliaPedroso & @lucypepper, we are lunching at Gruta do Parsaíso. cc @audreygillan. The wine is a bit jammy…
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 17, 2012
Post-lunch stroll through Alfama. pic.twitter.com/4Q7X8Unx
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 17, 2012
Friday before Carnaval; many, many kids are all kitted out. Plus, there are streamers and confetti everywhere. pic.twitter.com/aqqospYg
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 17, 2012
Saturday, 18 February 2012
People of Torres Vedras, who take their Carnaval seriously, brought their objections to govt actions to Lisboa today. pic.twitter.com/mdphVllQ
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 18, 2012
Promotores do Carnaval de Torres Vedras manifestam-se em São Bento http://t.co/G8O5NwGv
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 18, 2012
Monday, 20 February 2012
Even @CeliaPedroso can't complain about the weather today! Just gorgeous, although we realise that most of the country could use some rain.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 20, 2012
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
@CeliaPedroso It took us a while to decide, but we are going to rent an apartment near the beach in Sesimbra. Leaving here on Sunday.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 21, 2012
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Another beautiful day in the beautiful Jardim da Estrela. pic.twitter.com/TdxGKUco
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 22, 2012
Thursday, 23 February 2012
While we hear that there hasn't been much of a winter "back home", it's all relative 🙂 pic.twitter.com/8b5r4dLp
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 23, 2012
Friday, 24 February 2012
YAGD, as we often say. Yet Another Gorgeous Day. pic.twitter.com/NiUFUAqs
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 24, 2012
Saturday, 25 February 2012
Steve's two-day birthday celebration begins with almoço at O Magano.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 25, 2012
Susan's lunch … sopa de tomate com garoupa … with a perfectly poached egg on top. Absolutely delicious. pic.twitter.com/z2TwDmPr
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 25, 2012
Campo de Ourique. pic.twitter.com/1PA0UxHF
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 25, 2012
Step 1 of our 3-day visit to Sesimbra: rental car picked up & parked outside. As usual, the car is larger than what we asked for!
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 25, 2012
Sunday, 26 February 2012
Our new digs (door on right). Note ocean straight ahead. pic.twitter.com/dpIZBJ50
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 26, 2012
Still outside waiting for our keys, but we've already connected our mobiles to the WiFi 🙂
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 26, 2012
Our first meal in Sesimbra is at O Farol. Good reputation; we will see 🙂
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 26, 2012
@CeliaPedroso The linguado grelhado was excellent! Place was busy; typical Sunday crowd.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 26, 2012
The current view from our terrace in Sesimbra. pic.twitter.com/WEdJPUSW
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 26, 2012
Monday, 27 February 2012
O Caseiro for café e pasteis. Suspect we will be back tomorrow.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 27, 2012
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
A neighbour. pic.twitter.com/WPy5BRUW
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 28, 2012
Back to O Caseiro this morning. Tried their pasteis de nata. Quite different and quite tasty.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 28, 2012
O flor do dia. pic.twitter.com/Cf35eHa9
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 28, 2012
Today's dense fog is slowly beginning to lift. At the east end of the Praia da Califórnia: Sesimbra Hotel Spa looming. pic.twitter.com/WKSqmOob
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 28, 2012
Another beautiful sky tonight. pic.twitter.com/RA9XD1R7
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 28, 2012
From our terrace … a neighbour mending his nets. pic.twitter.com/lZGFPeh1
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 28, 2012
@KnowmarkTravel Wonderful pic! Hope Sesimbra is treating you well. Wish I could meet you there …
— Célia Pedroso (@CeliaPedroso) February 28, 2012
Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Back "home" in Lisboa after a few days in Sesimbra.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 29, 2012
Thursday, 1 March 2012
Most difficult decision we will make today: which bench to sit on in the Jardim da Estrela.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) March 1, 2012
Os Flores do dia … courtesy of Tessa. pic.twitter.com/OkTGe947
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) March 1, 2012
Friday, 2 March 2012
At Pastelaria 1800 for elevenses. Até o próximo ano! pic.twitter.com/7kQCyY7N
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) March 2, 2012
Saturday, 3 March 2012
Appropriately our last night out in Lisboa was spent with our good friends, Kimon e Rui. We started with another excellent meal at O Magano.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) March 3, 2012
O Magano serves superb cozinha alentejana & the service is great. The quality of the food is consistently a cut above. pic.twitter.com/NDgWSgGj
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) March 3, 2012
Susan is making quick work of her pastel de coco at Doce Estrela. They're delicious! pic.twitter.com/bZsyUwdw
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) March 3, 2012
The Basílica da Estrela from a less usual angle. Taken on our way back from "Beyond the Light" at Arte Contempo. pic.twitter.com/pfp56R0S
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) March 3, 2012
Sunday, 4 March 2012
Found a sunny bench in the Jardim da Estrela for the last time this year. We will miss it.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) March 4, 2012
Just pulling out of Santa Apolónia in Lisboa. On the Alfa Pendular (high speed train) to Porto. Travel time: 2 hours, 44 minutes.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) March 4, 2012
First stop. pic.twitter.com/JJZc5JSo
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) March 4, 2012
Fourth stop. pic.twitter.com/QmPoYRwb
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) March 4, 2012
@kzknowles Six. We just got off at the fifth stop (Porto) – right on schedule – and are currently in a taxi on the way to our hotel.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) March 4, 2012
In northern Portugal, when you ask for vinho verde, they ask "branco ou tinto". It is just branco everywhere else 🙂 pic.twitter.com/tMELGBV6
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) March 4, 2012
Monday, 5 March 2012
Cooling our heels at Francisco Sá Carneiro (Porto airport) after breezing through check-in and security. Nice airport.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) March 5, 2012
Once again, we have to compliment Air Transat on their superior food service.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) March 5, 2012
Back in the Patch …. brrrr!
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) March 5, 2012