What a fantastic vacation! In early June, My sister-in-law, two nieces, and I had the pleasure of staying at Paula's place in the Alfama area of Lisbon. I was traveling from Singapore and arrived later than the others who came from the U.S., so they met Carlos for the check-in. They said he was great! He shared lots of tips that came in handy during our stay. The apartment was perfect for our needs. It overlooks a quaint street lined with excellent restaurants and bars, which can be quite loud as the night progresses, but the windows are equipped with additional closures that reduce the noise significantly. I preferred to fall asleep to the sounds of people partying and having fun right below my window.
The balcony at the rear of the building provides a beautiful view of the river and it was fun to watch the cruise ships come in and leave each day - all while overlooking the incredible tile roofs of the buildings surrounding us. We stayed for nine days and got to know the local restauranteurs and shop owners. They treated us like family. We hope to return to Lisbon, stay at Paula's place, and see our newly-made friends again! Thanks, Paula and Carlos, for the memorable stay in Alfama.