CDS Portuguese - Perfect Day
Today was that day that everyone dreams about when imagining hiking across Europe.
The day started cool, but warmed with the sun. The path wound through lush green rolling landscapes full of wild flowers, citrus, eucalyptus groves and olive orchards.
The whole day was bursting with complimenting color.
Spring bird songs filled the air, along with distant barking dogs, bleating sheep and goats. We saw nine cats, one of which came by for inspection.
We walked through small villages about every two miles. When we wanted coffee, the town folk directed us to a small inconspicuous building with a bar we would have missed otherwise.
When it got hot we stopped for a beer. It slowed us down, but there was no rush to the day.
Eventually we reached our destination and stopped for a late lunch. We shared a bottle of green wine, and ate lightly pickled olives, bread, thin fried pork and fries. Garotos to settle the stomach.
It was a truly fabulous day, I offer these images as proof.
Leaving Tomar at dawn.
Smoke stack in good light.
Tree in waterfall mist.
Sunrise on the river.
Bloom.
Ferns and river.
Orchard Scene
Hills of brilliant flowers.
Unexpected coffee.
Goats on a farm.
Trees and blue sky.
Blue eyed cat.
Long legs, Long Neck.
Farming.
Wildflowers and old wall.
Follow the path.
Indifferent Cat.
The road to Ville Verde.
Fried pork, egg, fries, salad, rice
It’s a good start to our trek. I’ll remember this dayas one of the best days I’ve ever had on any trail.
Portugal, you are wonderful.