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.

Gótico, Barcelona.

Alfama, Lisbon.

Sardine tapas at Sol e Pesce, Lisbon.

Gótico, Barcelona.

Tapas, Lisbon.

Beach drinks, Barcelona.

2D sculpture, Barcelona.

Lisbon.

Beautiful views in Cascais.

On the Tagus River with Amina Gautier.

Mural in Bairro Alto, Lisbon.

Beach in Cascais.

Golden Gate Bridge, sort of, Lisbon.

Crazy sea boulders, Cascais.

Miradouro breakfast, Lisbon.

Praça do Comércio, Lisbon.

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

Sagrada Família, Barcelona.

View from Aljube, Lisbon.

Jamón in Barcelona.

At Sole e Pesce with CCB, Lisbon.

Green sea rocks, Cascais.

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

The rocky outcrop we sunned on at Cascais.

Church at Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen, Lisbon.

Cais das colunas, Lisbon.