Month: September 2024

Got the car eventually. We waited 90 minutes in the queue but then they ended up being very helpful. We’d hired a car that was unfortunately too small for the needs of our voluminous suitcases. We now have a Peugeot SUV with an extremely capacious boot.

Have been queuing for an hour at the Avis office in Lisbon.

Another spectacular meal at a local restaurant. Last night it was a multi course degustation with wine matching at a Michelin starred restaurant. Extraordinary anda bit Emperors New Clothes to be honest, with a price to match. Ah well, it wasn’t as if I had any firm plans to retire anytime soon.

At dinner last night we were introduced to another classic Portuguese dish that I can’t believe I haven’t tried before: pica pau.

I wrote a lot today but I completely forgot to describe our Fado night last night.

More heavy rain this morning.

Simon finally fessed up in London that he’s no good with maps.

Rainy.

Another early start for a foodie walking tour Rita had organised.

An early start for a big day, leaving Italy for Portugal, a country I have never before been to.