August 13, Daniel and Carla picked Monika and I up from Domino Vale do Mondego. We all went to stay at his atelier/studio in Guarda, in the square. We had great fun dining together outside. And Daniel had a dress up department at his studio and loved getting people in a new get up.

The next day some of Daniels friends took Monika and I to a beautiful place by the river. Loved this spot.

18 August Monika, Daniel and I caught a train for a visit to Lisbon, I then went on to Porto.

30th August, Bussing back to Guarda, again at Daniels atelier. I met one of his friends, a DJ and artist named Tigo. We went for a walk and to the markets. He took me to an outside concert one evening. Daniel knew many people in the community, a sculptor and also works in historical writing. He knew a lot about the history of the area. He was very social. He took us to a few different parties with a kind and cheeky heart. The day Monika was leaving, the gate got closed. We were staying upstairs at the atelier and got locked in!

Sept 3 was my last day in Portugal. Brunch with Daniel was on me. Then he dropped me off at the bus station. He seemed sad to see me go, I was catching the bus to on to Madrid.