Train Strike and Burgers

We had a great landlady in Tavira. She called us to let us know that the train strike had been set to begin in the morning, she then researched what trains were going to be affected, alerted us, and then offered to drive us to the train station. Now that’s what you call a Superhost. Her advice was to take the early morning train. It was going to run but the one we had chosen at 11 was not going. So we were at the train station by 7:30 off to Faro. A change of trains and into Lagos by shortly after 11. we couldn’t check into our Airbnb till 2 so we asked if we could leave our packs and headed toward the ocean.

Lagos is a beach community. As much as Tavira seemed like a snow bird haven (most of the wanderers we saw were our demographic). Lagos has a much younger feel. There are many beaches (some clothing optional) kayak rentals, surfing lessons, more youthful energy. We walked up and down many hilly streets and came around a corner and there it was -the Atlantic Ocean. We spent the next few hours walking in the sand and exploring. It was beautiful, sunny and warm. Jim was in shorts and I should have been and will be tomorrow.

Around three we headed back to our place and got settled in. It’s perfect and it even has a roof top terrace with a view of the ocean. We unpacked and went to sit in the sun on the roof. It felt like it had been a full day but we needed some supper and were both craving a good burger. After doing some research we learned that there was a really great place 9 minutes away. Nah Nah Bah Burger. So we got ready and hiked up and downhill for 9 minutes and there it was. Again not really our demographic. Pics of Jimmy Hendrix on the walls and lots of good looking young 20’s but they welcomed us in and served up great food and great margaritas!!

It was a good Lagos beach and burger day in spite of the train strike! We are crawling into bed feeling every muscle. We didn’t walk many more steps than usual but certainly more up and more down. I have a feeling we will be feeling our age tomorrow!