The Place Where I Fell in Love
I take my children to the Maritime Museum, where on the first day of my visit to Lisbon in 2009 I decided that Portugal is one of my favorite places.
A Lego Builder
My interview with Pedro Nascimento, the talented Portuguese creator of historic models and whimsical scenes.
Critters in Distress
My efforts to find the saddest looking fish at the fish market, because I failed to photograph the majestic salmon in "The Fish Took a Wrong Turn."
Language Lessons, Part 3: Ana and Martim
Agonizing about a story in my beginning Portuguese class, because that's what writers do.
Galleys Arrive!
The first time I see the advance copies of my forthcoming novel, Rogue.
Thanksgiving in Lisbon
While my husband is in Kryzgyrstan, the Fulbright folks and Rachel and her family make sure I'm well taken care of.
A Colorful Garage
Our friends from Paris who live in Lisbon take us to see a graffiti-decorated parking garage in their neighborhood.
Lego Fun
Returning to Lisbon from Dresden and Berlin, we see an impressive exhibit of Lego buildings at a department store.
