Lots to do today.......late shopping, get rooms ready for guests make an emergency list for the relief and of course pack a little bag. We have most things we need over at the house so no need for hulking great suitcases, we could literally pick up passports and money and set of as we are.
A few essentials however will go in a bag, a catering pack of English bacon (well Danish really but you know what I mean), a copious supply of Tetley teabags, a tube of english mustard and the latest Harry Potter take up most of the space available.
Already pondering where to eat lunch tomorrow. Casa do Polvo and restaurant O Moroua are the 2 prime contenders. Casa do Polvo (House of octopus) is a small new place which has been open for less than 12 months but is already very well established, it is ideal for a light lunch serving mainly sea food with octopus making up much of the menu. The Gambas de casa (large prawns in sizzling garlic laced olive oil) are a particular favourite and along with a large tuna salad and a bottle of the crisp house white will set you back about 25 euro. situated on the promenade just across from the ferry landing it is a great place to sit and watch the world go by.
Moroua is a typical portuguese eating house where a freshly caught sea bass or bream will cost you no more than 10 euros ( and thats the dearest thing on the menu). Many locals use the place at lunch time as the Prato Do Dia provides a substantial meal at a price even the most poorly paid can afford. Just 7 euros sees your table festooned with appetiser, fresh portuguese bread and sardine paste and a bowl of tangy olives, a substantial helping of the dish of the day along with wine or beer, a home made dessert or piece of fresh fruit and to finish it all off a delicious pot of coffee. Order an extra beer or bottle of wine and thats included too........magic.
As I write this now I think Morauo just won my vote.
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