Dear Diary,
Arriving in Portugal is like coming home. But coming home to a place you knew once a very long time ago. Being here is just...easy. I've not been here 24hrs and I already suspect that I will be back to live some day. Lisboa is built on a hill by the sea, and I love everything about it- the colours of the peeling paintwork, the outrageously detailed tiles on the walls, the laidback vibe of the open faced people and the rollercoaster of hills that challenge my butt and calves everywhere I go. I'm staying in Graca which is not a touristy area, but still rather accessible to the rest of the city on foot. Maybe that's what I love- the peaceful living. In the nearby district of Alfama I'm treated to a delicious view of the coastline with a real life soundtrack of street side Funana (traditional Cape Verde music with lots of rhythm). The drumbeat is reaching my whole body and moving it to express on my face the pure joy with which I feel in this moment. I am so happy.
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