Decided to spend some of the day in Albufeira, a little village about 30 minutes outside of Faro. Right on the water.  The town square is full of shops and restaurants.  It was a sunny day. I guess I didn’t read the memo about the dress code.  I was wearing a t-shirt and skirt, and to say I was overdressed would be an understatement.  I saw various stages of undressed, that I probably shouldn’t have.  I guess people wanted to enjoy as much sun as they can get.  Went to a Portuguese Irish Pub to have some Sangria, and had a great conversation with a couple from Leeds.  They own their own business, and hadn’t taken a vacation in about 3 years.  They were going to be there for 2 weeks.  When we left, we gave the lady that manages the place money for their beers, with the message: “From the Americans, have a relaxing time.”

When we got back to the hotel we went down to the pool to spend some time in the sunshine….under an umbrella…..with sun screen.  It was a relaxing way to spend our last day in Portugal.

Came back to Cardiff where I already miss the sun.  I am here for a few more weeks, before I head home.  It was such a memorable birthday trip.