Lisbon, Portugal

I had so many incredible photos taken in Portgual that I just couldn't choose a handful like I normally do, so I decided to post them through this slide show instead, so you could see how wonderful of a time I had, from the beautiful hostel we stayed at, to the delicious breakfast crepes, blue waters of the sea, cute shops with hand made goodies, jaw dropping churches, trams, and beautiful walkways.

<3

 I hope you enjoy the pictures as much as I do!

♥euniece

Portugal Parte I - Cascais

This past weekend my girlfriends and I went to Portugal to celebrate Maggie's 21st - and she surely did pick the right place to spend it.  At first I was a bit nervous to go to a different country where I didn't know the language and stay in a hostel, but it ended up being one of the best experiences ever.

What was my favorite part of the trip??? Well I can't decide between, eatting dinner at the hostel (we had a chef, Pedro who cooked incredible food), roaming around the marble-like floors, going to Cascais, or sightseeing through a walking tour, but I'll let you decide.

Here's some Cascais.

 I decided to go with the hippie/gypsy look.

 Nothing reminds me of my Abuela more than this thing.

Bo de B = Bo de bomb

I know I know, as if I don't already post enough about food.

But I mean, come one, how often do you get a sandwich with freshly grilled chicken, avocado sauce, garlic, cilantro, olives, legumes, corn, manchega spanish cheese, and onions on soft and freshly baked french bread?

I have come to the conclusion, that the absolutely best places, are little hole in the wall gems.

This sandwhich was so flavorful, my mouth was in heaven.

Off to Portugal for an exciting adventure with my girls this weekend <3

See you all next week!

xoxox

♥euniece

So fresh and so clean, clean

I feel like everything in Barcelona is so incredibly fresh.

Fresh hanging meats.

 Fresh bright fruit.

 Freshly caught fish.

But sometimes, things are a little too fresh.

Case in point - Feathers still intact.

Regardless, I <3 markets.

I think I could honestly look at food all day long.

Like Lolo like grandaughter!

♥euniece

Look, don't touch

I have been quite a good little girl while in Barcelona; strictly following the look but don't touch rule.

Why? Well because quite frankly, I can't afford myself.

Currently loving:

chunky heels

sleek clean lined blazers
metallic colors
simple simple simple simple
sheer blousy tops
pastel cigarette pants
unexpected details

gift cards ; ) jk

♥euniece

20 going on 80 - dont judge me

So I already thought that the people who work at the cafe next to my school, think I am insane.  For the following reasons:

1. I drink large quantities of espresso. Not just one but sometimes two or three very large cups a day...

2. I order a treat everyday, although they actually probably love me for this.

$$$

3. I am a freak of nature because I take pictures of the desserts and flowers and drinks everytime I am there.

But now... now that I am knitting while eating the pastries that I took a picture of while sipping on a cafe con leche, oh now they must think I am really insane.  They must be confused on my age, and think that I am an eighty year old trapped inside a twenty year olds body.  And to be honest, I dont beg to differ with that.

I knew I would be doing many different things while abroad in Barcelona, but learning to knit, surely wasn't one of them.  But I am glad I learned, because no activity fits my 9pm curfew personality better.

 Thank you staff at Marti for supplying me with a plethora of treats and coffee, and for not judging me while I knit

: )

♥euniece

Hippie at Heart

Breakfast in Barcelona usually consists of some type of pastry, and not that I am complaining about soft chocolate filled croissants, oh no no no! But I have missed my eggs quite a bit. 

 My friends and I came to a recommended brunch restaurant called 'El Federal'.  An Australian owned cafe, with a relaxed, quaint, hippie atmosphere, serving the freshest ingredients in their dishes. Completely and totally right up my alley. 

 I swear I must have been an earth loving hippie in my past life, because everything fresh, local, and organic seems to call my name.

 Not sure if I will ever get tired of drinking these...or taking pictures of them. Too pretty.

My heavenly dish:

Oven-baked free range-eggs with english spinach, halloumi, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, and toast

It's okay you can drool, my stomach is growling just looking at this picture.

 

 Maggies Dish:

Oven-baked free-range eggs with creme fraiche, bacon, sage, and toast

nom nom nom

 So happy.

 So good.

So gone.

I'll admit, i love food, if you couldn't already tell <3

♥euniece