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.

Praça do Comércio, Lisbon.

Beach in Cascais.

Gótico, Barcelona.

Green sea rocks, Cascais.

Gótico, Barcelona.

Alfama, Lisbon.

Mural in Bairro Alto, Lisbon.

Crazy sea boulders, Cascais.

Tapas, Lisbon.

Sardine tapas at Sol e Pesce, Lisbon.

View from Aljube, Lisbon.

Lisbon.

Miradouro breakfast, Lisbon.

On the Tagus River with Amina Gautier.

At Sole e Pesce with CCB, Lisbon.

Church at Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen, Lisbon.

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

Golden Gate Bridge, sort of, Lisbon.

Jamón in Barcelona.

Cais das colunas, Lisbon.

The rocky outcrop we sunned on at Cascais.

2D sculpture, Barcelona.

Beautiful views in Cascais.

Sagrada Família, Barcelona.

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

Beach drinks, Barcelona.