October 6, 2019
Sunrise 7:33 am
Early Mist and 82F
Arriving in port early morning, Portimao's busy marina - already a brilliant blue sky - and
by 8:30 am we were aboard the coaches and heading out on the morning tour.
Only for the truly brave - walking on the windy cliffs of Cabo de. S. Vicente.
Our guys, Rob and Bob at the Cabo de Sao Vincente lighthouse
situated on the most south-westerly extremity of Europe and watching over
busy shipping lanes. It's one of Europe's brightest lighthouses and can
be seen from some sixty miles away!
Outdoor dining as only the Europeans can do it - waiting for the lunch crowd.
Shopping opportunity in Lagos.
A very warm 82F and a brilliant blue sky while visiting Lagos, Sagres and
Cabo de. S. Vincente (Cape St. Vincent).
Cabo de. S. Vincente (Cape St. Vincent).
Prince Henry the Navigator - born 1394
This statue commemorates the 'prince of Portugal', regarded as an originator
of the Age of Discovery and the Atlantic slave trade, and who used Lagos as
a launch pad for many of the expeditions he commissioned. It was inaugurated
in 1960 on the 500th anniversary of his death.
We headed back to the ship for our lunch. On most days, when aboard, we dined
(as did the majority of the passengers) on the open Lido Deck where the always
amazing buffet was served. . . . . .and relaxing and chatting was so enjoyable.
A more formal served lunch was also available in the dining room but we
much preferred eating outside in the sunshine and watching passing boat traffic.
Next port of call takes us back to a favorite place in Spain!
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