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.

Crazy sea boulders, Cascais.

Sardine tapas at Sol e Pesce, Lisbon.

Lisbon.

Jamón in Barcelona.

On the Tagus River with Amina Gautier.

Praça do Comércio, Lisbon.

Mural in Bairro Alto, Lisbon.

Beach drinks, Barcelona.

Alfama, Lisbon.

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

Church at Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen, Lisbon.

At Sole e Pesce with CCB, Lisbon.

Gótico, Barcelona.

The rocky outcrop we sunned on at Cascais.

Beautiful views in Cascais.

Green sea rocks, Cascais.

Beach in Cascais.

2D sculpture, Barcelona.

Sagrada Família, Barcelona.

Cais das colunas, Lisbon.

View from Aljube, Lisbon.

Tapas, Lisbon.

Miradouro breakfast, Lisbon.

Golden Gate Bridge, sort of, Lisbon.

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

Gótico, Barcelona.