We decided that we deserved a relaxing day and vowed to do nothing more than sit in the sun and go for a gentle walk. And that is exactly what we did.
The alarm was set for 07:30 and after two cups of tea we had a relaxed breakfast – having got some real, fresh milk rather than UHT, I enjoyed some cereal. I then typed up some of the blog before Jane dragged me away (actually I was quite keen) for a walk down to the sea. We walked down the road and then over the dunes to the surfing beach. As we approached the beach I noticed in the distance a silver Hymer motorhome parked in a car park. There were two people sitting outside it but it was not until I saw the British number plate that I was sure that it was Marie and Michael whom we had met at Conimbriga. They were as surprised as we were to meet up again. We were sure that they would have been much further on but they so liked the spot that they had found that they decided to stay for two nights. We had found they as they were preparing to move on to Lisbon. This is also our next destination and there is a good chance that we will meet up there in a couple of days. They had found a lovely pitch (see photograph) but they explained that the car park was also a meeting place for lovers, which was a little off-putting.
Having said “Goodbye” to Marie and Michael, again, we continued our walk along the coast. Jane thought about joining the surfers but, realising that she didn't have her swimming costume with her, she decided just to paddle (see documentary evidence). We then walked back over the sand dunes to the campsite where we spent the afternoon sitting in the sun, reading books. It was warm enough for tee-shirts and shorts - not bad for January!
Photos: Praia do Guincho – Marie and Michael's pitch is just to the right of the large hotel on the peninsular; Evidence of Jane's paddling.
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