Once Upon a 28th November

Again, not Sintra, as I had to go to Lisbon this afternoon.

1 pm: An opportunity to take a walk across one of my favourite gardens, Estrela and see 2 jugglers training.







2.45 pm: A chance to take a close-up look at the recently-restored 16th-century convent that houses the faculty administration. The work on the cloister, with the original tiles cleaned, is magnificent.

3 pm: Maria Emília, the research centre secretary leading me into the light, where my cheques are waiting.


3.20 pm: Coming out of the door of the restored part, I spy this gatinho on the unrestored steps. "Go over there, behind the columns", I order. This is one of the results.

Then back into the 21st century, a bus to the car and away again from the city where I feel like I know every street, alley, staircase, stone and person. A beautiful, peaceful afternoon.