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Piri Piri Chicken


 Today was a nice chill day in Lisbon! My parents left to continue their trip in Spain, so we’re back on our own in Portugal now.

This morning we visited the National Tile Museum, where we learned all about the history of Lisbon’s azulejos. The work azulejo comes from an Arab word meaning “small polished stone” and refers to a small ceramic tile with one glazed side.

Tiles in a church

Colourful azulejos

Exploring the tiled courtyards

4x4 repeating tile motif

Flower motifs

A satirical tile painting

Modern kitchen tile design

This museum is a must see in Lisbon! All the tiles were so beautiful and colourful, it was very interesting to see the different styles and how they changed over the years. 

In the evening we visited the Lisbon Time Out Market, a large food market full of restaurant stands. The ambiance here was great, with live music, bustling people, and yummy smells wafting through the air.

TimeOut Market Lisbon

We tried two dishes for dinner: a traditional Portuguese Piri Piri Chicken and a chicken Phad Thai. Both were fantastic, but the Piri Piri Chicken really stood out for me. It was just the right amount of spicy and was perfectly cooked, with the meat falling right off the bone.

Piri Piri Chicken

Chicken Phad Thai

After dinner, we meandered back along the river to our apartment, enjoying the lovely Lisbon views. 

Evening views along the river


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