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.

The rocky outcrop we sunned on at Cascais.

Cais das colunas, Lisbon.

Crazy sea boulders, Cascais.

Beach drinks, Barcelona.

Alfama, Lisbon.

2D sculpture, Barcelona.

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

Lisbon.

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

Gótico, Barcelona.

Mural in Bairro Alto, Lisbon.

Church at Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen, Lisbon.

Praça do Comércio, Lisbon.

Gótico, Barcelona.

Sardine tapas at Sol e Pesce, Lisbon.

View from Aljube, Lisbon.

On the Tagus River with Amina Gautier.

Jamón in Barcelona.

Sagrada Família, Barcelona.

At Sole e Pesce with CCB, Lisbon.

Green sea rocks, Cascais.

Beach in Cascais.

Beautiful views in Cascais.

Miradouro breakfast, Lisbon.

Golden Gate Bridge, sort of, Lisbon.

Tapas, Lisbon.