A real highlight of the holiday for me was when I got to go to the Salvation Army corps/church in Lisbon. I had a great time, met some very friendly people and came away all the better for it.

Another day, another view. This was taken from the Belem Tower in, well, Belem.

The Castelo de Sao Jorge sitting high on the hill above central Lisbon.

A view of Lisbon from the King George VI Park, near Marques de Pombal.

In Portugal for a few days with the family. We arrived late afternoon, and decided to go for a little stroll around Lisbon's beautiful city centre.

I keep finding paint on me after yesterday!

Today we set off for Walthamstow for a day of decorating and cleaning at the Salvation Army there. It was a fantastic day, and you can read here to find out more!

Sang six songs at the Salvation Army in Hadleigh today, and was for the first time accompanied for half of them by my brother on guitar. He did really well. Singing so many songs is hard work, but a lot of fun and it seemed to go down well :)

What Was I Thinking: Part II Again, I have absolutely no idea why I took this photo or what it's supposed to signify... I can only apologise and promise that I will try not to let this happen again :)

Yet another sad day...

Look how much I lived on the edge today!

I have one week in which to learn Portuguese. I reckon I might do it!

In a big to make my life more exciting, look how long I left it before taking today's photo! :D

Yesterday at the Army people kept asking whether or not I'd seen the Open University programme about the Faroe Islands. I hadn't, so I went home today and watched it online. And it's made me miss it so much! (I'm also very impressed with how many people watch Open University programmes!).

What Was I Thinking: Part I - I have absolutely no idea why I took a photo of the clock and ceiling in our dining room. No idea at all. Any suggestions? (This is what happens when you update the blog a long time after taking the photo - there was probably some really deep meaning behind this shot).

Went to a CD launch for Mel Wiggins tonight at Sutton. It was an excellent evening, and she was great :) (Wow, book launches, CD launches - I'm living the high life!).

Sus and Katie :)

Today I had to sit and have a big sort-out of all my mitchenstein photos - I'm a little behind with putting them online! (Haha, John said 'little behind'!).

Aldgate Jungle Underground Station

ANOTHER walk! Sun above the shore. I've become VERY arty now, haven't I? It won't last.