Author: Interloper11

What a great day. Continue reading “Algarve October 1st”

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. Continue reading “Algarve September 30”

Have been queuing for an hour at the Avis office in Lisbon. Continue reading “You be the judge”

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. Continue reading “Lisbon September 28 – day trip to Sintra”

At dinner last night we were introduced to another classic Portuguese dish that I can’t believe I haven’t tried before: pica pau. Continue reading “Lisbon September 27”

I wrote a lot today but I completely forgot to describe our Fado night last night. Continue reading “A note on Fado”

More heavy rain this morning. Continue reading “Lisbon September 26”

Simon finally fessed up in London that he’s no good with maps. Continue reading “The streets of Lisbon”

Rainy. Continue reading “Lisbon 25 September”

Another early start for a foodie walking tour Rita had organised. Continue reading “Lisbon September 24”