The Slow Life

Thursday was a day to enjoy the slow life in Lagos.  We started off with some grooming to get ready for the big cruises on Vista.  Can you tell we got haircuts?

We walked out to the lighthouse and checked out a couple of beaches (Praia de Batata and Praia de Estudantes).

By then it was time for lunch and here is where the slow life really took hold.  We went to the restaurant 2 Irmaos and settled in.  When we go to a specialty restaurant on Oceania we always request slow service.  Otherwise, the service feels rushed and the food comes too fast.  We have found that in the Algarve you thankfully don't have to ask for slow service.  It's just the way it is.  Our lunch  consisted of the cover (bread, olives, butter, carrots and bacalhau), a large pitcher of sangria, and the signature dish of cataplana.  Cataplana refers to the pot it is cooked in and the dish.  We had the fish cataplana which had a variety of fish, razor clams, and vegetables in a wonderful tomato sauce.

After finishing the cataplana and the sangria, we somehow found room for desert,

So, you ask, how slow was lunch?  The answer is, we spent almost 3 hours savoring the experience!

The rest of the day consisted of a lot of relaxation, a very light snack for dinner, and a good evening walk.  What a life!

Today, Friday, is our last day in Lagos before we head to Faro.  It might consist of a nice, slow walk.  Stay tuned.

Peace and blessings,

Linda and Larry

Benagil, Baby!

The highlight of Wednesday was the boat trip to the Benagil caves.  The trip started out with a cruise past the Ponta da Piedade.  We were able to get a seaside view of the rock formations that we saw from the top the day before.

The next part of the trip was for dolphin watching.  It took about an hour until they were able to find a pod.  We got great close up views of the dolphins.

Then it was back to the coast for the amazing Benagil caves.  They were able to take the boat right into a couple of the caves.

After the caves, it was a cruise back to Lagos with more views of the beautiful coastline.

Later in the afternoon, we went to the produce market, Mercado de Levante.  We got some berries and avocado, and finally, a nice loaf of bread.

As the sun was setting . . . 

. . . we made our way to the restaurant A Barrigada, recommended particularly for their all the fish you can eat dinner.  I opted for the all you can eat, which consisted of 4 different types of fish, while Linda went for the scabbard.  It was all delicious in a fun atmosphere.

And you couldn't beat the price!

The walk back to the apartment in the lovely evening felt good after that dinner.

We've got 2 days left in Lagos before we head to Faro.  It's been a blast.

Peace and blessings,

Linda and Larry