And the sun shone
Today we went to Lisbon’s seaside resort of Cascais, another 40 minute (5 euro return) train ride away, and the sun shone gloriously all day long.
Cascais is a very pretty seaside town, with several sandy beaches to explore. Being on the Atlantic coast, the sea is tidal, giving a different vibe from the meditation coast line we normally explore. Being buy the sea on a clear, warm sunny day, looking out to the infinity of the horizon does it for me every time. Although calm and still on the day we visited, there was a ruggedness to the coastline as we walked as far as Boca do Inferno – Hell’s Mouth – where sat and chilled overlooking the swirling sea, and swarms of fish – big fish – swimming at the surface. Whilst I am glad the weather was as wonderful as it was, I suspect it would also be quite dramatic to be at the same spot when the wind is howling and the sea surging.
Closer to town, the blue and white lighthouse created an iconic landmark
and with all this water and pretty beaches …
my resistance was broken and, despite having no trunks, and a towel the size of a postage stamp, I was inevitably drawn into the water myself. It wasn’t as cold as I had feared and, to me at least, better than luxuriating in any bath. The perfect end to a perfect day.
