Vila Nova de Milfontes 17th April

Now we are in Vila Nova de Milfontes with a river estuary opening into the Atlantic. Weather mixed at the moment. Dry and sunny this morning as we walked along the beach. Found an old wreck on the beach ! No the boat not Sarah. Very pretty! no Sarah not the boat.

Sagres & Cabo sao Vincente 15th April

Found another brill site at Sagres and went to the old Napoleonic fortress said to be the site of Henry the Navigators Naval school from the 15th century. They have excavated a pebble compass which they think dates back to that time. Picture shown. Also went to the Cabo sao Vincente lighthouse which is the longest range in Europe. 60 miles.

Salema 12th April

Found a fabulous site at Salema in a N.T English coutry garden setting. Had meal out side in the evening in beautiful surroundings. Then came the dark and out came the mosquitos. We spent most of the night being bitten or chasing them. Moved on next day. Van gave up the ghost on the hill leaving the site. Not a happy bunny.

Praia da Luz 9th April

Nice campsite at Praia da Luz and more beaches and good walks through fields full of wild orchids.

Praia Grande trail 8th April

Another walk round nature park area, a large lagoon just back from the beach at Praia Grande. Stopping afterwards for a rather large icecream.

Lagoa Trail 7th April

Took scooter up into hills about 30 miles and went on walk around a lovely hilltop and river valley . Very hot day and lots of birds.

Marinha to Carvallo 5th April

Furthur travelling around the coast paths and met up with Pete and Margaret again and went to Carvallo with them and had a meal on the sea front.The beaches just get better and better.