aveiro, last summer.

Almost a year ago, I went to Aveiro to visist my friend Carolina. For some reason, I never got round to publishing the photographs, until now. 

We went for a boat ride around the city, which allowed us to get a view of some curious locations and a brief history lesson on the city and its inhabitants. Afterwards, we strolled around and visited a park, the university campus and crossed the most beautiful bridge I've ever had the chance to cross. 

Aveiro is a beautiful city - by the sea and river, it has wonderful spots and the architecture is just dashing. I must say that I have no trouble picturing myself living here, since it seems to be such a dynamic place despite not even being one of the 'main' Portuguese cities. Can't wait to go back.

costa nova and the beach blues.

Oh, Costa Nova. Where the houses are stripy and deliciously close to the sea. One of the most iconic places in the country, it has a real (also stripy!), almost comic-like giant lighthouse - unfortunately, I couldn't get a decent photograph, since it was so dark when I had a glimpse of it. But I was beyond impressed, surely. 

I'm definitely not a beach-person. But for the stripy houses, I wouldn't mind moving there.