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.

Church at Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen, Lisbon.

Jamón in Barcelona.

At Sole e Pesce with CCB, Lisbon.

Crazy sea boulders, Cascais.

The rocky outcrop we sunned on at Cascais.

Gótico, Barcelona.

View from Aljube, Lisbon.

Green sea rocks, Cascais.

On the Tagus River with Amina Gautier.

Tapas, Lisbon.

Beach drinks, Barcelona.

2D sculpture, Barcelona.

Mural in Bairro Alto, Lisbon.

Beach in Cascais.

Cais das colunas, Lisbon.

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

Beautiful views in Cascais.

Sardine tapas at Sol e Pesce, Lisbon.

Gótico, Barcelona.

Sagrada Família, Barcelona.

Lisbon.

Golden Gate Bridge, sort of, Lisbon.

Praça do Comércio, Lisbon.

Alfama, Lisbon.

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

Miradouro breakfast, Lisbon.