in belém.

spring.

It was unbelievably hot yesterday. Which is not that surprising, since this is Portugal and temperatures can rise 10 degrees in less than 2 days. The country is well-known for its enviable weather, and I must say I was happy for all the tourists who decided to spend their spring-break here, since it is going to be absolutely spectacular for the next couple of days. Of course I'm also happy for myself, since I can enjoy spring break strolling around the city and being a professional procrastinator (like you do).

FIBDA 2014

Today, my dad and I went to FIBDA (Festival Internacional de Banda Desenhada da Amadora). It's an annual comics exhibition that takes place in my hometown. This year, the festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Also, Batman turns 75 (!!!) this year and earned an all to himself exhibit.

I would not consider myself a comic books girl, but in fact I do love manga (though maybeI  don't read as much of this genre as I should). And there were these comic books in particular, Foxtrot, that I absolutely loved when I was about ten or so. And Garfield, Charlie Brown & Friends, Lucky Luke, Tintin and Ásterix. Maybe I am a comic books girl after all. The classic style, perhaps.

This illustration is by Catarina Sobral, a children's author. From her book, "Achimpa". I couldn't resist but take a photo. I mean, look at all those beautiful famous bookstores. Posters should be made of this, I would totally buy it. And yes, that's my dad on the reflection. And me.

Some artistic discrete selfies before anyone in the room notices.