One of the things I forgot to mention that I experienced in Fatima, was the candles and the fire. I received 2 candles, a nice lady next to me lit them off of hers.  I prayed for my family, my friends, those who are going through tough times, basically everyone.  Then I threw them in the fire.

For my birthday, we went to a restaurant that was recommended to us, Tia Alice.  And being a typical place on a Sunday, they close at 3:00.  We had a late lunch at 2:30. Which was fine because we did not get out of there until 4:00.  They served typical Portuguese food.  All in a clay pot.  They love there cod here.  I am not a big fan, but when their specialty dish is cod, shrimp, potatoes au gratin what is there to lose.  We ordered one for 2, and literally 6 people could have eaten that casserole.  And it did not disappoint!! 

We left Fatima and drove the 3 hours back to Faro.  The scenery reminded me a lot of the drive between Phoenix and San Diego.  A drive I have done hundreds and hundreds of times.  We are here for a couple of days.  A great day to relax.