It is cold in Lisbon the Portuguese say. Supposedly the coldest winter in 200 years. I am laughing inside. In Amsterdam it is minus 3 at the time of writing. In Lisbon it is 13 degrees. Muito frio? Não. Just perfect. Gazing into the bright sun that shines over the Tagus. Lisbon is warm. Its people are welcoming, the city retains its bubbly atmosphere despite the winter days, and smiles are easy to catch. When I arrived here this is exactly what I hoped for: a little bit more warmth in terms of temperature, but also in lifestyle.
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