Hello all,
What a weekend. We were banned from the school property as it had been rented for a special conference, so we couldn't work at all. Kati was staying with friends, Nina had special scheduled event as well. So off we went doing tourist stuff.
The ancient walled city of Obidos was our first call. Really cool place but a bit touristy as well. Weather was great (about 85 and sunny) and the company was excellent. (see picture) We strolled and shopped and ate and took pictures (check them out w/Picasa if you want). It seemed like every alley was more photogenic than the last. We watched as a wedding party gathered and dispersed. Guests were all decked out and looked strange mingled with tourists in shorts and tees. It was only about an hour's drive north so we decided to press on to the fishing village (and tourist hotspot) of Nazare about another 1/2 hour northwest (top photo). Famous as the origin of Vasco Da Gama's first voyage around Africa to India and the beginning of Portuguese ascendency in the 1500's. Also famous as a fishing village, beach spot, and home of the ladies who wear 7 petticoats. They also have ladies who "recruit" for B&B's (ligit) with signs and then lead the cars to their rooming house. We plan to go for a weekend when the opportunity arrives. It was a very pleasant trip. GPS got us home without incident mostly on fast well-made toll roads.
Monday (yesterday) we had our first serious rain since we arrived. Yes, we had clothes on the line and they are still soaked having endured at least 4 "final rinses" from the sky. Yesterday was also a holiday (for others). I made a trek to the PO only to find it locked up. The internet was down for a while as well as the phone. We felt a bit isolated. It is still rainy today so maybe our season has changed. It has been extremely pleasant weather-wise so far.
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