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.

Tapas, Lisbon.

Beautiful views in Cascais.

Sagrada Família, Barcelona.

Mural in Bairro Alto, Lisbon.

Gótico, Barcelona.

Sardine tapas at Sol e Pesce, Lisbon.

Lisbon.

At Sole e Pesce with CCB, Lisbon.

Beach drinks, Barcelona.

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

Jamón in Barcelona.

Alfama, Lisbon.

Beach in Cascais.

View from Aljube, Lisbon.

Praça do Comércio, Lisbon.

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

Gótico, Barcelona.

2D sculpture, Barcelona.

The rocky outcrop we sunned on at Cascais.

Church at Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen, Lisbon.

Green sea rocks, Cascais.

Crazy sea boulders, Cascais.

Miradouro breakfast, Lisbon.

Cais das colunas, Lisbon.

On the Tagus River with Amina Gautier.

Golden Gate Bridge, sort of, Lisbon.