...but I got this, which was more than fine. Setting the stage for this first meal: after waking up from a very short nap, I headed toward Alfama - the oldest district of Lisbon - a labyrinth of narrow, steep streets. Lots of little bistros to choose from, but I knew this was the one because of the food displayed in the window and because a half dozen Portugese men were eating soup and watching futbol. Had to order the house red wine and the "Arroz con Mariscos" - a saffron based stew full of clams, shrimp, mussels and cod. Bread, olives, house wine and stew came to 12 Euros - or about $14. That stew could have fed two people, easy.And more graffiti - fascinated by it:
So tired. Going to collapse and hopefully sleep all night. I'm on my own tomorrow, but on Tuesday I will do some sightseeing with Carolina and Marcos in Sintra. Tomorrow, I think, will be all about grilled seafood and art museums. But who knows where these narrow, winding streets will lead.
Thanks for sharing with us. Wish I could enjoy the flavors with you.
ReplyDeleteI need you here to try the sardines, Dad. I am a little afraid. But that won't stop me.
DeletePlease find some fado and report back. It isn't food, but it will feed your soul.
ReplyDeleteWalked through Fadoland tonight and listened to the mournful melodies. Lovely.
DeleteIs that a mural of Gorbachev making out? I would like to hear more about that, please...
ReplyDeleteThank God Brian Bowker is Back in FINE FORM ON THE BLOG!! I want that saffron stew/Mariscos cornucopia w red wine RIGHT NOW!!
ReplyDeleteI was going to comment that I loved the two people in the graffiti, but Brian's suggestion of Gorbachev changed my opinion. 😬 but yay for yummy stew!!
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