Whomever Seba is, she's got it worked out to her advantage. I'm willing to wager she's got a tattoo that is similarly ambiguous. There is graffiti everywhere in Lisbon except for the churches. Some of it is of a more artistic hue, but most of it is scrawling. The most popular is a simple and familiar two worder: "Beach Boys". I have yet to discover if there is local significance.
This music truck is a staple in the Chiado district. I liked the way the tunes from it sounded, so I investigated further and learned that there was a Fado performance I could attend. So, I indulged in some Fado the other night which was definitely fun. I'd go again and am told that there is a spot where it's more like an "open mike" night for Fado talent that's supposed to be excellent.
Everytime I cross the street I hold my breath. Portuguese people are uber pleasant, and Portugese drivers are uber aggressive. There have been a few instances where I could feel my toes retract inside my boots; the best bet seems to be to follow the lead of women and children, but not geriatics as they take the most crossing risks of everyone. Lisbon is in the top 6 most visited Southern European cities and is ranked as the world's 25th most livable city.
Seafood is definitely the name of the game. There is everything and anything to do with catching fish everywhere. I've never seen so many tinned varieties, and it is good on its own merit which surprised me. The olives rock, and so does the white port (but I've already digressed to the note of white port).
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