There is nothing better when on Holiday that getting out early, the light will be amazing, the streets largely deserted, and whilst you wander around looking for a place to have breakfast you can understand the local city a little more
So come with me on a very short trip into the neighbourhood of Principle Real of Lisbon
This is most Australian's view of Europe, old crumbling buildings a deep blue skies (it's also largely not true)
What I didn't expect was this storybook bright coloured classical look.
Or the mish mash of styles, more modern yes, but still with the strong colours, the deep shadows, the signs of life everywhere.