Portugal - Thursday

Today we headed East for the first time and visited the historic town of Tavira. We had a drink in the a cafe which made Fawlty Towers look organised. Three times we had to ask for some milk for K's tea - by the time we got it, the tea was almost cold. We were watching other tables and everyone else was also getting the same exceptional service - we just laughed about it... and didn't tip!

Tavira itself was very pretty and the castle offered some terrific views of the town; as well as a shady flower garden that K enjoyed photographing.

After Tavira, we headed along the coast to Santa Luzia and then Pedras d'El Rei. SL was a sleepy place but very pretty, we had a walk along the front then sat on a bench warming our bones. In Pedras, we walked out to and island nature reserve called Ilha de Tavira - it was very pretty and peaceful. The marshy land reminded us of a hot version of Blakeney!

Dinner was in the hotel restaurant with a drink in the bar afterwards. I don't know whether it's the big meals, or the heat, or the fresh air, or a combination of all three but we're done in by the time we go to bed. Lucky we can lie in!