Today we wanted to just relax by the beach, jet lag is still getting the better of us. We were recommended by the staff at Home hostel to try Cascais beach. On our walk over to the metro we saw something very familiar... Are you sure we're in Portugal?
Turns out this bridge was designed by the same guy who designed the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. They look identical except for some minor differences. In Portugal, between the towers, it is more of a square shape rather than triangles, and there is a train that runs along the bottom.
Once in Cascais, we walked onto the overly populated beach where they charge you to sit in the shade provided spots. Walking across the sand was torture it was SO hot! Immediately burning your feet, we had to hurry to set down our towels, and then run into the ice cold water. We also had to take turns with who got to go on into the water so that someone could always keep an eye on our day packs. The water was so refreshing, especially since today it was well into the 100 degree range.
After we were there for an hour or so, Natasha kept wanting to leave so as not to get too much sun. I kept saying that maybe she could put on another layer of sunblock. I really wanted to stay to enjoy the beach, but in the end, she was right... and I got a little sun burned.
Walking through the little town of Cascais, we spotted a father-son duo performing on the street.
Happy Fourth of July!
To all those back home in America, Happy Fourth! I am missing you all and wishing I could be back home, BBQ'ing and enjoying the fireworks!
I've only been gone a short while, but there are already many things and people I miss. We are lucky we live in such an active state such as California, with so many activities, sports, and restaurants to frequent. I often wonder what the locals do for fun, but if you're not touring like me, there isn't much else to do besides get drunk, it seems.
What is the one thing you would miss if you left your home town?
Budget for the day (in Euros)
Hostel ------------------------ 16,00
Ice cream --------------------- 1,30
Lunch -------------------------- 1,75
Bus to Cascais -------------- 4,30
Post Card --------------------- 0,40
Dinner ------------------------- 6,50
Total -------------------------- 30,25
