Unfortunately Rod dropped out of the walk at the last minute as he is still determined to achieve 50 years of undetected crime, and going off and enjoying himself was going to put that in jeopardy, as there were a number of unfulfilled tasks assigned to him.
However, Chris made a comeback of sorts after his Indian safari accompanied by Antje and Sasha; Frank also made the effort with Shelly. and Peter turned up dogless, leaving Sonia attending to the garden.
And so we were six; only 5 of which could be snapped at one time! We drove to Atalaia rather than lead the dogs along Avenida da Republica from the Cafe de Bairro which was our rendezvous.
Starters lined up in the parking lot opposite the Atalaia Restaurant: L-R Antje, Myriam, Peter, Chris/Paul, Frank.
Sasha and Shelley
Chris opted for Plan B, which was to drive to the start of the coastal path above Porto de Mos and walk West along the coast. Meanwhile we were going to lope slightly more vigorously up behind the Boa Vista Golf Course to the Luz Trig Point via the Eagles Nest, and then meet him somewhere along the coastal path.
A fairly uneventful walk. Sasha didn't avail herself of the Bar de Animais, but Shelley showed some interest.
Some bouncing dogs in a Quinta along the road to the Eagles Nest.
Unfortunately by the time the shutter clicked, only the tall one was left in view!
Luckily we entered the access path to the cliff tops before lunch as it seems to be getting more narrow.
At the trig point it was one magnificent view.........
......after another!
Chris hadn't met us yet so a friendly Dutch couple obliged with the photo, and helpfully informed us we could get back to Lagos if we carried on along the cliffs!!
Chris met us a bit further on, cunningly, before he had to make the last small ascent of the path, and looked well and in good shape.
Back where the path descended to Porto de Mos, Chris went to pick up his car and drive to our appointed lunch venue, Sergio's at Pedra Alcada, and Frank went with him as he wanted to get back to Joan, who has unfortunately not been too well since a fall in Dubai. We wish her a full recovery.
The track. (Click to enlarge)
The stats: Honour just about satisfied!
The track. (Click to enlarge)
The stats: Honour just about satisfied!
Now to the business end of the walk. Chris made it in time to secure a table for 5, just before a deluge of local tradesmen, as apparently most other cafes in the vicinity were closed.
Myriam obliged with the photo though it was too crowded for her to climb to her usual vantage point.
We ate very well exploring the 3 standard pratos do dia......
Shepherd's Pie ( Paul, Peter)
Tuna Quiche (Real man Chris)......
.....and Stuffed Pepper (Myriam and Antje)
Some people always enjoy a good stuffing at Christmas!!
with beers and coffees we did very well at Euros 6:50 a head, probably the most economical Christmas lunch since the AWW began at 20 years ago prices!!
It was very nice to revert to a 'soft' walk, well within criteria after the last couple, and the general opinion was we had done enough to earn the lunch.
Lets see what the New Year brings for the WAGS. Best wishes for a Healthy , Happy and Prosperous New Year 2018 to all those who joined us during the past season - and of course to the Other Lot and the Hybrids.
"The weary yeare his race now having run, The new begins his compast course anew; with shew of morning mylde he hath begun, betokening peace and plenty to ensew."
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