Oh Portugal. Last I saw you Jason and I were in Lisbon... let's hope I have better luck this visit!
Albuferia is on the Southern coast of Portugal and holds some of the most beautiful beaches in the WORLD. So needless to say Sarah and I were so excited!!! Her parents, Ale, and I packed up the car and made our way early on March 31st. It rained the entire way but when we arrived, the darkness cleared. We walked to the beach and collected seashells and rocks. The cliffs that stood against the clear blue water was beautiful. We walked for awhile until we came upon the city center that comes right up against the beach. Low and behold we found MEXICAN!!
Mexican has to be in my top three favorite foods and I haven't had any in months. We grabbed a seat outside and ordered a pitcher of Margaritas. The server even brought out huge Sombreros for us to wear. I felt like the happiest tourist this side of the big blue. Then we returned to the beach to play some more.
There were caves and hidden spots all along the cliffs that we explored. After playing, we returned to a cafe to overlook the beach and drink Sangria. What an amazing day.
That night, we dressed up and headed for dinner. Store owners and servers alike are very demanding and great salesmen trying to convince you to eat at their restaurant. It was overwhelming until we broke down and just picked one at random. We ordered a pitcher of champagne sangria, thee best drink I have ever tasted! I talked Sarah's dad into sharing a traditional Portuguese seafood meal. We had rice placed on our plate and then came every seafood known to man kind in a red sauce. It was so good and very filling. I enjoyed it but I don't think Sarah's dad would eat it again. He explained he's more of a stick-with-what-you-know man.
We all joked and laughed as we made our way back to our hotel for the night. That night Ale, Sarah, and I grabbed a Caprhina at the bar. It is a traditional Portuguese drink and strong as hell. We played pool and had fun.
The next day we decided to do a boat tour as advised by our friend from the Rio Tinto. It was absolutely miserable. The wind blew very hard as we drove for an hour through the sea. The landscapes were gorgeous but the cold salt water splashing me was not too enjoyable.
We arrived to a cave where a few people at a time would get on a small boat to go through the grottos.... and as soon as the first group took off, the boat broke down. So we rode all the way back. I was disappointed but it was neat to see the beaches from the ocean.
Albuferia is on the Southern coast of Portugal and holds some of the most beautiful beaches in the WORLD. So needless to say Sarah and I were so excited!!! Her parents, Ale, and I packed up the car and made our way early on March 31st. It rained the entire way but when we arrived, the darkness cleared. We walked to the beach and collected seashells and rocks. The cliffs that stood against the clear blue water was beautiful. We walked for awhile until we came upon the city center that comes right up against the beach. Low and behold we found MEXICAN!!
Mexican has to be in my top three favorite foods and I haven't had any in months. We grabbed a seat outside and ordered a pitcher of Margaritas. The server even brought out huge Sombreros for us to wear. I felt like the happiest tourist this side of the big blue. Then we returned to the beach to play some more.
There were caves and hidden spots all along the cliffs that we explored. After playing, we returned to a cafe to overlook the beach and drink Sangria. What an amazing day.
That night, we dressed up and headed for dinner. Store owners and servers alike are very demanding and great salesmen trying to convince you to eat at their restaurant. It was overwhelming until we broke down and just picked one at random. We ordered a pitcher of champagne sangria, thee best drink I have ever tasted! I talked Sarah's dad into sharing a traditional Portuguese seafood meal. We had rice placed on our plate and then came every seafood known to man kind in a red sauce. It was so good and very filling. I enjoyed it but I don't think Sarah's dad would eat it again. He explained he's more of a stick-with-what-you-know man.
We all joked and laughed as we made our way back to our hotel for the night. That night Ale, Sarah, and I grabbed a Caprhina at the bar. It is a traditional Portuguese drink and strong as hell. We played pool and had fun.
The next day we decided to do a boat tour as advised by our friend from the Rio Tinto. It was absolutely miserable. The wind blew very hard as we drove for an hour through the sea. The landscapes were gorgeous but the cold salt water splashing me was not too enjoyable.
We arrived to a cave where a few people at a time would get on a small boat to go through the grottos.... and as soon as the first group took off, the boat broke down. So we rode all the way back. I was disappointed but it was neat to see the beaches from the ocean.
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