February 2022 - Time Out New York, a monster truck show, and some eating.
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The Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel or Convento da Ordem do Carmo is a former Catholic convent in Lisbon. The building was partially destroyed during the 1755 earthquake. It enjoyed the typical life of a church until the earthquake, which destroyed the library. In 1902, construction began to restore the facade and build some arches. Today, the space is an archaeological museum and much of the main space is open air.
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January 2022 - An atypical weekender account with Florida activities.
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Jerónimos Monastery was formerly home to the Order of Saint Jerome. Construction began in 1501 and was completed nearly a hundred years later. The architectural style is Manueline, which is elaborate, ornate, draws on maritime influences and themes and also known as Portuguese late Gothic. Every corner features whimsy and layers of architectural detail. There are two floors accessible to the public and the space surrounds an inner courtyard.
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The weekend is about unwinding, relaxing, exploring, and enjoying the simple pleasures in life. It takes many forms — a short trip, a drive, a boutique, a restaurant, and more. It’s about a profound appreciation for the community around us.
So welcome to the weekend and may there be many more to come.
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Tell me a story about a traveler who cannot travel. I’ve heard so many sad sentiments about the inability to travel and I share those woes with my fellow travelers. Granted, I have to acknowledge the pandemic, the severity of this era, and its very real effects on citizens of the world, aside from our inability to travel. Working in healthcare, it’s been very real and hits too close to home. I mourn too for the lost lives and to do my part, I’ve grounded myself for over a year and a half.
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Fado, a genre of music distinct to Portugal. Performed in pubs, cafes, and restaurants like this one, it’s slow, lyrical, melancholic. This type of music is often paired with the word saudade, meaning longing, as relating to the Portuguese culture of Maritime adventure. A loss with great consequences. Those who venture out to sea, never to return. This genre is completely unique and unlike anything we’ve experienced. There is an intimacy with a live performance.
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Timeout Market - a warehouse sized space that opened in May 2014, serves as a market, a cafeteria, a museum, and a gathering space. Come here and within stalls of each other, you will find decadent desserts, fresh seafood, succulent meat, and so much more. Lisbon is a relatively affordable city considering the quality and freshness of the food, as well as the intricacies of some dishes. Timeout Market is just a convenient location to eat, soak in the culture, and even buy some souvenirs.
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The Santa Justa Lift or Carmo Lift is an elevator that opened in 1899, connecting the lower streets of Baixa to Carmo Square. Because Lisbon has so many hills, an elevator like this one is very practical in reaching new heights.
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