Monthly Archives: August 2022

The drive from Sagres to Lagos is a very short one. As I noted in the previous post, it’s barely more than 170 kilometers from the western end of the Algarve to Spain. So, knowing that almost no chance existed …

In deference to those who prefer skipping these little lessons in geology, I’ve decided to make it a stand alone post rather than integrating it into the day’s activities. I write these posts because, for me, my appreciation of anything …

The minor stumble. A combination of linguistic misunderstanding and my absentmindedness prompted an odd start to the day. Without its own parking, the hotel in Cascais has an arrangement allowing guests to park in the lot owned by the adjacent …

Today begins the true solo part of my journey. I’ll walk to the Europcar office, pick up my rental and head off to Óbidos and Peniche for the day. After that, relying heavily on the pre-programmed GPS from Portugal Trails, …

After my time in Pena Palace, Armando took me into the heart of town for a little exploration and a bite to eat before my visit to Quinta da Regaleira. During this part of my day, I would succumb to …