Looking back, I still remember my first steps in Lisbon with surprising clarity. The air carried a mix of salty sea breeze and the sweet smell of pastries drifting out of corner bakeries. Somewhere uphill, tram bells rang. Fado music slipped through open windows, unannounced. Café chatter wrapped around me like a warm, unfamiliar hug … Continue reading First Impressions of Portugal: A Slow Introduction to Lisbon