Next Kat and I had a beach day at a beach near our Airbnb cottage in Gaia. We rented some lounge chairs with an umbrella and were one cabana-boy-delivery-drinks away from perfection. I read The 57 Bus and Kat read Becoming and a magazine. We splashed a bit in the ocean, which was cold but not shocking, and enjoyed the time in the sun. 



We then had a casual lunch of chicken Piri Piri, which is a spice sauce copied from traditions in Mozambique.



After a siesta, we went to a fabulous restaurant with an exceptional wine selection. We had quite the spread — secret Iberian pork, duck, prawns, olives, and sundry, but the best part was the wine!




We tried several varieties, including a port, which is new to me. Kat told me about a wine app where I can track what I like —Vivino. So now I have recorded my favorite Portuguese wines!