Our Portugal Vacation
Netherlands / Portugal / Spain / Gibraltar / Morocco / Germany - April 6 to May 1, 1990

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April 6 - Edmonton to Amsterdam

April 7 - Amsterdam to Lisboa

April 8 - Lisboa

April 9 - Lisboa

April 10 - Lisboa to Ericeira

April 11 - Ericeira to Alcobaca

April 12 - Alcobaca to Granja

April 13 - Granja to Amarante

April 14 - Amarante to Castelo Branco

April 15 - Castelo Branco to Mirada

April 16 - Mirada to La Linea

April 17 - La Linea to Tangier

April 18 - Tangier to Gibraltar

April 19 - Gibraltar to Albufeira

April 20 - Albufeira

April 21 - Albufeira

April 22 - Albufeira

April 23 - Albufeira

April 24 - Albufeira

April 25 - Albufeira

April 26 - Albufeira

April 27 - Albufeira

April 28 - Albufeira

April 29 - Albufeira

April 30 - Albufeira to Frankfurt

May 1 - Frankfurt to Edmonton

Wednesday, April 25th - Praia da Oura

Up at six but feeling the effects of last night, so back to bed until 11 a.m. Finally had to get up due to some workmen chipping stone tile right outside our window. Arranged a fishing trip for Friday for Merv and myself at Vilamoura. Wandered around the complex for a while.

Pint-sized palm tree  Six feet tall  Carole couldn't resist  In one of the aviaries on the grounds
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Subdued team of soccer players trooped down to the pool. No antics today; must have lost. All wearing white shirts, ties and dress pants. One lady was heard to say, "Looks like a bunch of Mormons to me". We thought they looked more like time-share salesmen. Cancelled a planned shopping trip to Albufeira due to bank holiday. Took a bit of a walk up the hill anyway.

Our resort, 'Club Praia da Oura'  Our second favorite pastime, eating Ola ice cream
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Had supper at home, then Lee and I took a long walk down the beach. Absolutely beautiful. Contacted a case of aphids along the way, so laundry in the tub. Lee hung too many clothes on the shower curtain rod and it fell on her head. "Not funny" she told me.

Looking west from the resort  Our club from the beach  Unspoiled beaches  Impressive combination
Through a rock formation  Hillside behind the beaches  A small quiet beach  Towards Africa
Lee in her bingo sweatshirt  Cliffs along the coast  An overview of the resort
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Got back too late to partake in bingo, so up the hill we went for a pint of "Bass British Ale". Another long day and off to bed at 11 p.m.

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