Day 1 in Portugal

 

I was awake very early and watched the sun rise from the balcony. There was a thin layer of frost on the lawns, and a distinct chill in the air, but the promise of sunshine later in the day.

I  jumped on the hotel shuttle bus and headed down to the harbour, I met Carl and Carol who had walked down, and were planning on spending the day there. I just wanted to have as mooch around, I plan  on spending a day there  over the weekend.

I did my usual holiday supermarket visit, I like to see what they have on offer and what is new and different to me. €32 later I think I had done enough .

I went to have a coffee and ended up having a chat with a young couple, James and Louise, they were in a hotel near the harbour but were trying to catch a bus out of Vilamoura to do some exploring, they were however worried that being Christmas eve they might not be able to get back. ( a lot of the buses were stopping early). 

I got the hotel bus back and had some lunch, The sun was out and very hot so I decided to do a spot of sunbathing on the balcony.

I spent an hour in the bar last night and chatted to various holiday makers, it seemed like a good evening until an ambulance arrived and a gentleman was taken to hospital, having collapsed  in the dining room.

Time for me to go back to the apartment.

Amazing moon as I walked back.

And today is going to be  very quiet and laid back, I have dinner planned and am just taking it as it comes.

I wish you all a very Happy Christmas