Treasures of Lisbon, Portugal

I absolutely love Lisbon, Portugal!  It’s smaller, less crowded and more quaint and the pastel colored homes are darling!

During my visit back in 2010, I spotted a man taking this (half) mannequin into a building…what perfect timing!

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I wonder what stories this gentleman could tell us?

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One of the reasons I want to travel a lot before I retire is that I can easily walk for miles and find treasures like this tucked away on side streets!

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While having lunch at a sidewalk cafe, this young man with an accordion began playing for the guests…so of course I had to dance!

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My traveling companion and I met a group of people next to us and as you can see…we hit it off!  I forget what we were laughing about…but it makes me laugh again!

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I can’t resist taking photographs of animals…

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or flowers…

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or trees with pretty purple leaves…

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and especially young couples in love!

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Tomorrow join me in the stunning Sintra, Portugal!