Monday 7th October 2024

We decided to head out of town, down to the Atlantic coast beaches today. This took us over the Ponte 25 de Abril (25th of April Bridge) which is a suspension bridges with iconic towers and cables, and is painted the same international orange colour as the Golden Gate Bridge.
Thence to Casa Reia beach side restaurant. This place would go off big time in the summer, with plenty of seats and many right on the sand.
It was largely full  of ladies who lunch. Some not wearing much either. A Champagne and a nice Rose accompanied our lunch of smoked butter and bread, sheep cheese and praline; a large flame grilled sea bass and of course, a wagyu steak -  all served share platter. A salad and grilled zucchini and a few chips on the side. Some cocktails for dessert then an Uber back to our hotel. 
Later, a quick pasta for dinner and just like Porto, the bar ran out of Jack Daniels. Apparently, some Australian guests had been having doubles for nightcaps and the slackers had not replaced the stock. All to bed reasonably early.
Casa Reia Restaurant on the beach.
Lunch.
Statue of Jesus, seen from the bridge.

Another bifana for the Lads
 

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  1. Graeme8 October 2024 at 17:51

    Christopher with an empty plate and an empty glass in front of him, don't see that very often...

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