It's about a 5 minute walk to the water and to the restaurant/hotel where our complimentary breakfast is...view from the breakfast table..
Today we are taking the little ferry to the other side of the waterway. Many use it to access the Fisherman's Trail or just to enjoy a different beach, $7.00 euro each for a return trip on a little boat.
The original owner in about 1970 started it up to transport people and supplies across the waterway, before the bridge went in, and then continued the service for the hikers and for people to access the other beaches without a car.
Beautiful quiet beach... but the water is chilly but a perfect temperature to cool off in the 34 degree weather.
After enjoying a cold SuperBock and some pan fried fish and homemade chips we headed back to home.
On the ferry we met a German couple... who turned out not to be a couple after all, but rather single people who met up on the Fisherman's Trail who walked together. He said it must be a German thing because most were from Germany....he was now headed to Porto to get the Camino de Santiago... and this was only one of the many he had done in recent years...
The people who operate the boat also help support the stray cats in Milfontes by spaying/neutering, feeding and caring for them..... they are pretty chill here.....
So at the top of the stairs from the boat the lady who we thought was with the man, was sitting looking at her phone for directions, looking confused. Seeing as we know the google maps sends you about 3-5 blocks away from the actual address we figured we would help her out.
After a quick chat, turns out she was staying at the same place we stayed at 10 days ago... so seeing as we are almost locals here we escorted her to her place!!
Chill time at the chilly pool!
We sit and listen to the girls/ladies who take care of the place, and they chat and they laugh... they seem happy.... even though its work, it seems like they are treated well here.
Walked through an RV/caravan park a few minutes away... not busy at all..super large, but mostly the "seasonal occupants" units and about a dozen tents.
Have I said we love this place...found a little Italian Place...white wine...noodles and pizza... that was served uncut..... not by accident...as others had the same...
...apparently its a thing here to serve the seafood with their faces showing... they were not hap....
Then back on the roof top patio for a night cap....George is looking like he belongs here...
We are not sure why we have not adopted the life style of the Europeans....there are no large "look at what I have" yards...they are very modest and non-descript from the street and then securely in the back, is the amazingly peaceful and quiet living areas...I think we have it backwards....I guess because the areas are so old. It was done for security back then, but it looks like even the newer builds are the same.
Goodnight from Vila de Nova Milfontes....cheers
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