Friday 27 September: Praia do Odeceixe

 It’s lovely to wake up to the prospect of good weather although there seems to be an autumnal dew. After breakfast we set off in our bikes equipped for the beach. It’s quite a long cycle along the Seixe estuary but not too hilly except for the last bit which sends us up a steep one way system. The village is set up on the cliffs and we walk down on to the sand. There are quite big waves and the life guard is busy blowing his whistle. We settle at the far side but have to move several times due to freak waves and encroaching shade from the cliffs. Exhilarating dips in the sea intersperse the reading. Lunch at Restaurant Dorita overlooking the beach. Octopus salad, salt cod salad and delicious clams with coriander and garlic. Local cakes to follow. Back to the beach for a snooze and more reading: Sally Rooney for me, Robert Harris for Simon. As the sun fades and the temperature cools we cycle home. About half an hour, so not without its challenge. The campsite is still quiet and we tolerate a luke warm shower before drinks and nibbles and a bit of cheese and biscuits. Another lovely day. We are very lucky. 








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