Category: Portugal

Sunday, 6 January 2013

@KnowmarkTravel Hello, enjoy your stay at our lounge. We are glad you are flying with us. We wish you a pleasant journey.

— Royal Dutch Airlines (@KLM) January 7, 2013

Have mobile devices. Will travel! pic.twitter.com/zOBMuoD2

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 7, 2013

Monday, 7 January 2013

@KnowmarkTravel Yay! 🙂

— Kristin Knowles (@kzknowles) January 7, 2013

While tired, essential shopping was necessary. Plus, a roupão de banho from @Rituals at Amoreiras. pic.twitter.com/fnIayPZP

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 7, 2013

The aforementioned robe, modelled by the lovely @susanjm pic.twitter.com/sef0QxJM

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 7, 2013

Tonight's port is dedicated to @RyanNelsen1— may he succeed where all others before have failed. #TFC

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 7, 2013

Tuesday, 8 January 2013

Glorious Lisboan sunshine streaming into our apartment this morning. Basking …

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 8, 2013

Elevenses. First queijada (not the last!) at our favourite local pastelaria, Doce Estrela. pic.twitter.com/g1VhMzy9

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 8, 2013

Frango para fora (with a little piri-piri) from O Lavrador for supper. Quality of the chicken varies. Always good; tonight's was excellent!

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 8, 2013

Wednesday, 9 January 2013

Reservations (almoço) for some Conzinha Alentejana at one of our favourite restaurantes, O Magano. http://t.co/Qe3sYZZ5

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 9, 2013

Borreguinho for Steve. pic.twitter.com/OBmlLedT

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 9, 2013

For Susan: carne de porco à alentejana pic.twitter.com/I2suOSoX

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 9, 2013

@KnowmarkTravel @CeliaPedroso Wah! So so so so jealous. Lucky old you two. It's your home from home now

— Audrey Gillan (@audreygillan) January 9, 2013

Thursday, 10 January 2013

Walked into 1800 for the first time in a year. Guy behind the bar smiles, pulls out Steve's usual (pastel de feijão). pic.twitter.com/KFjMtFJR

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 10, 2013

@KnowmarkTravel Bom Dia 🙂 tell him he looks wonderfully similiar to the handsome Leonard Cohen in that picture

— Alana Callan (@AlanaCallan) January 10, 2013

One of the many delightful plants in the Jardim da Estrela. pic.twitter.com/8HXnpo1G

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 10, 2013

Friday, 11 January 2013

Elevenses at Doce Estrela; yummy pastel de coco. Só um between us 🙂

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 11, 2013

Saturday, 12 January 2013

It might be 12° in Peterborough, but there are no azaleas in bloom 🙂 pic.twitter.com/hayzDTeO

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 12, 2013

Another excellent meal at O Magano. In the foreground is Steve's linguado; Susan's sopa de tomate com garoupa is behind pic.twitter.com/7kE58tQ6

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 12, 2013

Sunday, 13 January 2013

Brisk today.

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 13, 2013

Monday, 14 January 2013

Beautiful bright, clear morning here. Perfect for laundry 🙂

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 14, 2013

Something new at Doce Estrela, a delicious flakey pastry with a little maçã inside. pic.twitter.com/sZehjT9F

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 14, 2013

O azulejo do dia. pic.twitter.com/zId4bRF7

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 14, 2013

Tuesday, 15 January 2013

O azulejo do dia. pic.twitter.com/GAzbBy2L

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 15, 2013

Waiting for the bus after another great evening with Kimon and Rui. pic.twitter.com/gO1kFflw

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 15, 2013

Wednesday, 16 January 2013

Elevenses at Pastelaria 1800. The joint is jumping this morning!

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 16, 2013

Typical scene: tram held up by delivery trucks. pic.twitter.com/7K9sbeyw

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 16, 2013

Thursday, 17 January 2013

O azulejo do dia, taken inside one of our favourite restaurants, Verde Gaio. pic.twitter.com/HWTmTWjT

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 17, 2013

Dourada grelhada para duas pessoas. Mmmm! pic.twitter.com/641SgsDw

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 17, 2013

Jorge has plunked down a tawny Port and dois pasteis de nata which we did not ask for. He spoils us 🙂 pic.twitter.com/F9h3FvL1

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 17, 2013

Despite the fact that we are already stuffed, we have consumed both the port and the pastries! We are so polite (and it was so good).

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 17, 2013

Friday, 18 January 2013

@KnowmarkTravel Love this one. My favourite so far. 🙂

— Kristin Knowles (@kzknowles) January 18, 2013

Saturday, 19 January 2013

A wild, stormy morning in Lisboa. Think we might stay in for elevenses!

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 19, 2013

Dinner at home tonight. Enchiladas com peru e espinafras. pic.twitter.com/Obt54cPC

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 19, 2013

Sunday, 20 January 2013

O azulejo do dia. Part of the trim from the building across the street from our apartment, just above the second story. pic.twitter.com/pJywzzXv

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 20, 2013

Monday, 21 January 2013

Elevenses at Doce Estrela. No pastéis today. Saving room for lunch at O Magano 🙂

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 21, 2013

To start, peixinhos da horta, or if you prefer, green beans battered and fried. One of Susan's favourites. pic.twitter.com/LUADMUUU

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 21, 2013

Wednesday, 23 January 2013

Almoço in the cafeteria on the top floor of El Corte Inglés. Unlike any cafeteria that is found in Canadá!

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 23, 2013

O azulejo do dia – just around the corner from our apartamento, on Calçada da Estrela pic.twitter.com/qTFzC6oW

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 23, 2013

Friday, 25 January 2013

We are making short work of these wonderful fava beans before our mains at Verde Gaio. pic.twitter.com/zJM2g2Tk

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 25, 2013

Jorge insists that we have sobremesa*, although we only asked for café! (*dessert) pic.twitter.com/pvVtJLBu

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 25, 2013

@KnowmarkTravel Oooo, fave so far.

— laharries (@laharries) January 25, 2013

"To the Immortal Memory of Rabbie Burns", who has given us a ready excuse to drink this tonight 🙂 pic.twitter.com/rKYgPrCY

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 25, 2013

Saturday, 26 January 2013

@KnowmarkTravel What is that? A queque with apple?

— Célia Pedroso (@CeliaPedroso) January 26, 2013

O azulejo do dia, inside the entrance of our building. pic.twitter.com/7LymU8ZG

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 26, 2013

Beautiful full moon over Lisbon tonight.

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 26, 2013

Sunday, 27 January 2013

Posting the Sunday lunch menu in Alcântara. pic.twitter.com/QJopmNqU

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 27, 2013

Waiting for our bus at the Praça Marquês de Pombal after Kimon and Rui treated us to a great dinner at A Gondola. pic.twitter.com/Un9iG8ou

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 27, 2013

Monday, 28 January 2013

As a beautiful day dawns in Lisboa, it seems appropriate to reflect on one of the many reasons we come here 🙂 pic.twitter.com/dvb97any

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 28, 2013

O azulejo do dia. pic.twitter.com/tKrrqKte

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 28, 2013

Tuesday, 29 January 2013

@KnowmarkTravel It's a gorgeous living room. I might be able to have coffee with you on Thursday, will confirm tomorrow.

— Célia Pedroso (@CeliaPedroso) January 29, 2013

The remains of our anniversary lunch at O Magano. As usual, they have been very kind. And now, dessert. pic.twitter.com/PyfLM8xh

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 29, 2013

The Scots certainly got around 🙂 pic.twitter.com/WdPXxT2O

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 29, 2013

On the 28E (tram) to Graça, where we stayed for the first time we visited Portugal in 2006.

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 29, 2013

Wednesday, 30 January 2013

Squeezed. pic.twitter.com/opm2F6XA

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 30, 2013

O azulejo do dia. pic.twitter.com/cbGp19CT

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 30, 2013

Late afternoon light in Jardim da Estrela. pic.twitter.com/niERJsil

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 30, 2013

Didn't make it here last night, but it is our tradition to have a drink at Bar Procópio on our anniversary. pic.twitter.com/FPzBTXWy

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 30, 2013

Thursday, 31 January 2013

@KnowmarkTravel Ha, great shot! It's summer in that side of the river!

— Célia Pedroso (@CeliaPedroso) January 31, 2013

Dinner at home tonight. Shrimp-couscous salad with arugula, mint, and feta. pic.twitter.com/hCq1TcAX

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 31, 2013

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

Tuesday, 3 January 2012

Lisboa by lunchtime 🙂 pic.twitter.com/SSueVlYs

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 4, 2012

Wednesday, 4 January 2012

Susan just finishing up at the Vodafone kiosk at the airport. We have connectivity! pic.twitter.com/vPkz1f1R

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 4, 2012

The real deal … mmmmmm! pic.twitter.com/ieGBaRUO

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 4, 2012

Friday, 6 January 2012

Looking north from the rear patio at our apartamento. pic.twitter.com/nVNvPHJy

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 6, 2012

[We] have often walked down this street before … pic.twitter.com/k1nhkazb

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 6, 2012

At Bertrand, waiting to pay for the soon-to-be world-famous guide to Portuguese food by @lucypepper and @CeliaPedroso pic.twitter.com/0TA9QHNX

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 6, 2012

We don't remember what they're called but we promise to look it up. In the Jardim da Estrela. pic.twitter.com/rnmJzbCe

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 6, 2012

As promised: the flower in the previous tweet is Aloe arborescens.

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 6, 2012

Saturday, 7 January 2012

Part of tonight's dinner. (Fortunately, we managed to escape the bench in Jardim da Estrela.) pic.twitter.com/cIkzFm2b

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 7, 2012

Sunday, 8 January 2012

While Susan goes for an early Sunday walk, Steve stays home and does laundry. pic.twitter.com/lLj2VI4L

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 8, 2012

High above the Tejo in the Lapa district. pic.twitter.com/YpBsiqEK

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 8, 2012

Relaxing with other idosos overlooking the Tejo on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. pic.twitter.com/xINDSDFx

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 8, 2012

Tonight's beautiful full moon is just rising over Lisboa. We have tried to capture an image, but have been unable to do it justice.

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 8, 2012

Monday, 9 January 2012

The sitting-in-the-sun-streaming-through-the-east-window-with-our-tablets part of the day is well underway.

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 9, 2012

Dois cafés is de rigeur after such a good lunch at our new favourite tasca. Great meal; great place. pic.twitter.com/h3xI8Sc4

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 9, 2012

Great! Hope you enjoyed João's hospitality! 🙂 RT @KnowmarkTravel We are here. Muito obrigado @AndreaInWine! pic.twitter.com/3zlmIsNR

— AndreaInWine (@AndreaInWine) January 9, 2012

Tuesday, 10 January 2012

Just finished almoço at Loja das Sopas. We both had sopa de pedra, which was quite tasty.

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 10, 2012

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Another bright sunny day as we begin our second week here. A bit chilly – currently only 10° – but headed for a high of 14°.

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 11, 2012

Just a lazy day after a late night. Walked to Pão de Açúcar (about 2km), did some shopping, took the Carris 713 back. pic.twitter.com/RHCUOm7u

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 11, 2012

Friday, 13 January 2012

Flor do dia (fuchsia). In the Jardim da Estrela, of course 🙂 pic.twitter.com/65tdcUZT

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 13, 2012

As @lucypepper & @CeliaPedroso say in their book Eat Portugal, frango no churrasco is "Worth getting right down to sucking the bones."

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 13, 2012

Nice to see João Pinto again. We have eaten his chicken many times. Frango from Nova Xurrex for supper tonight. pic.twitter.com/sQUsC38W

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 13, 2012

Saturday, 14 January 2012

Saturday morning at Az de Comer. Our favourite place for queijadas. pic.twitter.com/OqADwRa4

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 14, 2012

@CeliaPedroso Yes we ARE having fun Eating Portugal. It's one of the main reasons we come here. (People + weather are others.) @lucypepper

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 14, 2012

Tonight's dinner is coming from here. At the Mercado de Campo de Ourique. pic.twitter.com/9u2Frlw6

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 14, 2012

Sunday, 15 January 2012

O flor do dia (unknown). pic.twitter.com/OKbghH4t

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 15, 2012

Because, after an exhaustive search, we could not find a disposable aluminum pie plate for our tourtière tonight. pic.twitter.com/ahHJd5Ks

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 15, 2012

Monday, 16 January 2012

Bacalhau com grão (after we have already helped ourselves!) at the Imperial. This is becoming a Monday habit 🙂 pic.twitter.com/vXisZJ6j

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 16, 2012

Neighbours. pic.twitter.com/smnjI3cO

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 16, 2012

Tuesday, 17 January 2012

Meteo.pt is often a source of good news. There IS that cloud in the Friday forecast, though … pic.twitter.com/NGkkFOCd

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 17, 2012

We are once again glued to a sun-drenched bench in the Jardim da Estrela. Might be time for a nap, like the guy on the next bench over …

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 17, 2012

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

It's a bit hilly in our neighbourhood. pic.twitter.com/J6weJeQ4

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 18, 2012

Leaving soon to meet Kimon e Rui for lunch at "… a very nice, small restaurant we are sure you will like". But, right now it is a mystery!

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 18, 2012

O flor do dia. pic.twitter.com/ZhP7NhQl

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 18, 2012

Susan's left arm – and, Rui – at the tiny Casa Java (seats 12 in a pinch), where we had a very nice lunch. pic.twitter.com/Q59PlgDN

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 18, 2012

Lunch was at Casa Java, not too far from here – Praça Marquês de Pombal. It was "clearly" a beautiful day. pic.twitter.com/hGzbSEK8

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 18, 2012

Thursday, 19 January 2012

"Duas bicas e duas queijadas." We must be at Az de Comer for elevenses. pic.twitter.com/67lDDye0

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 19, 2012

Tonight's dinner being cleaned. She's done it so many times, she doesn't even have to look. pic.twitter.com/GlD41vUt

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 19, 2012

Susan wouldn't let Steve say "Another pretty flower in the Jardim da Estrela." pic.twitter.com/sgltsJkp

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 19, 2012

We're just moving from sun spot to sun spot today. Currently at o Miradouro da Graça. pic.twitter.com/nR2AKmoB

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 19, 2012

O Tejo. pic.twitter.com/gKKmdJWi

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 19, 2012

Friday, 20 January 2012

One of the spectacular views looking north from Cabo da Roca. pic.twitter.com/kCTtspwm

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 20, 2012

Great! Try the robalo or polvo! 🙂 RT @knowmarktravel: At Andrea's suggestion, we're here 4 an early lunch pic.twitter.com/myMzlmSn

— AndreaInWine (@AndreaInWine) January 20, 2012

Saturday, 21 January 2012

Just a gorgeous day here. Haven't accomplished much. Went to Xandite in Campo de Ourique for pão alentejano; currently stuck on sunny bench.

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 21, 2012

O flor do dia. pic.twitter.com/3ASSAhdo

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 21, 2012

Sunday, 22 January 2012

We plan to have Sunday almoço here later today. pic.twitter.com/gsuu6EjV

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 22, 2012

No idea what this looks like (sun is very bright) but here we are sitting in Jardim da Estrela again! Almoço soon. pic.twitter.com/hrB5dGjI

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 22, 2012

Music in the Jardim on a Sunday afternoon. They're not bad! pic.twitter.com/Y0OC8uf3

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 22, 2012

Monday, 23 January 2012

A very foggy start to the day here.

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 23, 2012

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Não pastel de feijão (Steve's favourite) at 1800 this morning. However, their pastel de nata is also excellent!

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 24, 2012

O flor do dia. pic.twitter.com/iveOPkKP

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 24, 2012

Delicious lunch (as always) at Verde Gaio today. Warm greeting from Jorge and the crew who we haven't seen for a year.

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 24, 2012

Pigeon Man, sitting on his favourite bench. pic.twitter.com/KQrswufO

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 24, 2012

Wednesday, 25 January 2012

We go shopping for a coat for Susan. This one is being considered, but probably won't make the cut. pic.twitter.com/wiE5LhaY

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 25, 2012

In the Largo de Camões, waiting for our dinner companions. pic.twitter.com/u6ixDMRZ

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 25, 2012

Thursday, 26 January 2012

Late night at the excellent Brasuca (old Brasilian restaurant) with Kimon and Rui. Missed the last tram so we walked the 1.5km home.

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 26, 2012

On our way to Cascais to buy prepared horseradish and Worcester sauce, essential ingredients for O Dia da Marmota.

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 26, 2012

At Cais de Sodré train station. pic.twitter.com/DUW9ARnW

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 26, 2012

It should be noted, PTBO gardeners, Steve was looking UP when he took it! RT @KnowmarkTravel: O flor do dia (datura). pic.twitter.com/4gZyZxKJ

— Susan Markanen (@susanjm) January 26, 2012

Friday, 27 January 2012

@KnowmarkTravel Are you leaving Lisbon?

— Célia Pedroso (@CeliaPedroso) January 27, 2012

@CeliaPedroso Não. Just moving to a different apt for a few days. Then, back to Estrela and into the place @audreygillan stayed! Busy!

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 27, 2012

@KnowmarkTravel You will love it, it's a lovely apartment @audreygillan

— Célia Pedroso (@CeliaPedroso) January 27, 2012

Saturday, 28 January 2012

Birthday dinner for Kimon here tonight. pic.twitter.com/IqEvmuPz

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 28, 2012

Finished moving into our new digs, where we will be for another 10 nights. Really liked the last apartment, but it was no longer available.

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 28, 2012

Sunday, 29 January 2012

Dinner last night. Birthday boy (Kimon) is at the far end. Held at A Gôndola. Owner Julia is third from Kimon's left. pic.twitter.com/DFZ4hKzh

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 29, 2012

Later last night at A Gôndola. Rui (foreground) holds forth; Kimon continues to smoke. pic.twitter.com/PEQtQ2rO

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 29, 2012

For our anniversary, we went to Vodafone to top up our mobiles and then went shopping at Pingo Doce. All that on a beautiful day in Lisboa.

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 29, 2012

Arroz de pato e espinafres salteados for our anniversary dinner (em casa). Very, very good and the company was perfect. pic.twitter.com/XHlz0XVi

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 29, 2012

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Perhaps the most difficult Carris stop to spot in Lisboa. There is no indication on the sidewalk, whatsoever. pic.twitter.com/W3pTKm2J

— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) January 31, 2012