Maybe I’ve got a twisted psyche (or a very black sense of humour) but the first thing that occurred to me, in seeing this fine array of axes) was what good weapons they’d make if you’d really had enough of an annoying partner…and figured you’d be able to get away with them bumping them off by a quick whack on the head, followed by a thorough dismembering…
I discovered Lisboa at the tender age of 20 (my beloved first love introduced me to the place) and it fast earned a place in my heart for it’s delicious ‘natas’ - traditional custard tarts made with wonderfully flaky pastry. I have extraordinary memories from the first time I ever tasted one - sitting outside (on a cold, bright winter’s day) with a cup of steaming coffee and biting into one of these gooey delicacies. ..
With its hidden alleyways, antiques stores, and huge open-air market, it's an enormous draw for tourists and locals alike. The best bargains are to be had early in the day - my friend Yifat, who's a talented jewellery designer, is often down here at 6.30 am, rummaging through boxes and it's astonishing what she's found over the years...
