Nearly packed last goodbyes emptied fridge and handed keys to lovely neighbours promised to write news

Day 1 torrential down pour warm welcome from curator Tania Geiroto Marcelino check out new base cottage No 15 hello to Laura P house mate for next month Canadian writer rock musician artist studios studio tour spacious, high ceilings busy artists on 2nd month of residency food supper food shop can’t read portugese buy mushrooms instead of chick peas..google transalate helpful a bit? gradually introduced to artists “what am I doing” good question?? feeling nervous drink wine head to bed..

Saturday 8 suns out…slow start trip planned for Lisbon Arts Weekender…ferry across River Tagus debate walk, uber or bus.. Kunsthalle Lissabon As we fade 2 channel film installation Saodat Is Mailova context empire trade urban renwal focus Sulaiman-Too Mountain asia pilgramage site

Sunday 9 Pressing questions …looking at instructions from Kamina Walton – make sound recordings; document 3D forms; notice whats catching my attention and record.

Jane Faram Collect and document – key moments; conversations; photos; v short films; create an archive.

Day 5 Site visit invitation from Tim Raulston @⁨Laura P⁩ @⁨Tessa Fitzjohn⁩ tomorrow we will head out to the restricted areas of the industrial park. Meet here at 10am and we will set off at 10:30. Bring water, a tote bag and wear sensible shoes. It is about 1:30/2 hr walking.