Tuesday July 20, 2004 10:45pm Figueira da Foz, Portugal
Wonderful day – absolutely perfect weather. Hot enough to spend the day on the beach, but not sweltering hot. I’m not even fried – a nice breeze all day. We had breakfast here, packed a lunch and headed to the beach. Rented a cabana (7E) for the day. Mike and I took a walk along the beach (water is frio!)
In the afternoon we went for some cerveza and vinho verde (and boys had juice/pop) and some food – fish sticks and chicken. Kyle had sumal and liked it a lot (orange drink) (30E).
Boys are still awake – had to check on them and encourage lights out – we hope to get up early to head out sight seeing tomorrow – not sure where to as yet perhaps Braccas?
After a bit more time on the beach took a long walk to the pier. The boys loved the waves. Saw some fishing boats coming in (from a distance). Then walked along the beach road. Lots of little cafes. Have to try one especially since we have no coffee maker here. Saw the sand sculptures and the boys tried a trapeze bouncer thing (10E). Both were able to do flips (barely). Kyle kept getting extra help to spin more – but I’m not sure he appreciated it much. His arms were quite bruised when done. By the time we walked back, George said it was 8pm, so we headed straight for dinner (without changing) to the seafood restaurant Abel had recommended. We were certainly the least dressed given our beach attire, but just as well we stayed as it got quite crowded after we were there. Boys had duck, George squid, Marucia fish (grilled) Mike and I split a mussels and rice – actually lots of mixed seafood. We had vinho verde tinta 5.8E and the house white (1/2 l 2.5E). Wine is very cheap food reasonable. Total bill after desserts and coffees 91E. We left 105E.
Michael just brought me a lovely slip of Port. Oh its rough… He is off watching the Brazilian soaps with M & GL. I really like it here, good retirement potential! Bon Noite 11:20pm.