Here are some choice photos from my last couple weeks hanging out in Portugal and Spain! The Disquiet International Literary Program is what brought me to Lisbon–and I had a blast with the other participants with all the events and bar nights–but I was also able to fit in a couple side trips too. It’s been pretty great to recharge spiritually before my first novel comes out in a few weeks. (Have I mentioned Kings of Broken Things yet? Order now!) On the spiritual restoration score, mission accomplished! But my body is a little beat up. So much fun though.

Sardine tapas at Sol e Pesce, Lisbon.

Tapas, Lisbon.

Mural in Bairro Alto, Lisbon.

The rocky outcrop we sunned on at Cascais.

Jamón in Barcelona.

Green sea rocks, Cascais.

Miradouro breakfast, Lisbon.

Lisbon.

Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcantara, just around the corner from my place in Lisbon.

Alfama, Lisbon.

View from Aljube, Lisbon.

Beautiful views in Cascais.

Beach drinks, Barcelona.

Praça do Comércio, Lisbon.

Gótico, Barcelona.

Beach in Cascais.

Gótico, Barcelona.

On the Tagus River with Amina Gautier.

Crazy sea boulders, Cascais.

Bookmobile parked outside our visit to the US Embassy, Lisbon.

2D sculpture, Barcelona.

Church at Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen, Lisbon.

Cais das colunas, Lisbon.

At Sole e Pesce with CCB, Lisbon.

Sagrada Família, Barcelona.

Golden Gate Bridge, sort of, Lisbon.