yeah just got back from portugal after a week .

I am really suntanned. had a great time in Albufeira in the Algarve.

I recommend Portugal to anyone

People are really really friendly and luckily they all speak good english.

My portuguese extends to 'Ola' and 'Boa Tarde'

Went on an excursion to Gibraltar and then cape st vincent the day after Gib was a 19 hour coach journey - jesus wept

It was around 30 degrees that day with nice breeze.

Didn't like all the english bars with football on tv in Albufiera - serving fish and chips/english food

kind of like Blackpool in the sun, but did try some local dishes after a bit of exploring.

yeah in the uk if you order a measure of vodka you get a paltry amount but in Europe you get a

tall glass half filled with vod.

yeah don't much feel like working now

yay, european quality! ... oh wait, the UK is in the EU .... neeeeeever

glad that you enjoyed, been to Barcelona this year, was really relaxing, didn't want to go back to the island.

yeah i fancy travelling to spain at some point, but we might head for the US later in the year also.
the cat is annoyed with us now, for leaving him with the cat sitter for so long:0

What, you were here and didn't tell? haha I live on the opposite side of Portugal (on the top north) anyway and I actually don't like Algarve, too expensive for what it is. Next time come to the north and you'll experience a much more portuguese vacation. not some commercial british highly expensive resort stuff

sorry Vitor - yeah i would like to see a bit more of the real portugal next time.

The algarve as you say is very expensive too and it was hard to find any really good places to eat.

plenty of chinese restaurants and mc donalds though.

ha ha spend most of my time in the uk in sainsbury's local, spend most of my time in portugal in 'modelo'

hell yeah!
portugal!!!!!! woo wooo

next time you are in here. me and vitor can take you on a tour
i also in the north of portugal

ahah
MODELO power!
although the best place to buy stuff for cheap prices is lidl supermarkets lol

yep next time if I get further north I will give you guys a shout.
mm I am drinking a glass of 'amarguinha' right now

Lidl 4 life.

Well, them and Aldi.

Wow, you must be REALLY cheap if you buy your stuff at a Lidl or Aldi when your on a vacation!!!

well i shop at harrods usually

Originally Posted by kwakkie

Wow, you must be REALLY cheap if you buy your stuff at a Lidl or Aldi when your on a vacation!!!

cheap?
more like smart.
lidl has awesome produts at low price

Barcelona?

My bro was there a month ago...heard lots of fun stuff at "Las Ramblas"

Porto and Lisbon are beautiful and a lot of fun, way better than the South, I love us British but can't stand to see a Sunday Roast and Carling on sale on holiday. If you ever get the chance take the train from Porto down the Duro river to the vinyards. Its awe inspiring stuff!

Originally Posted by easterislandnick

Porto and Lisbon are beautiful and a lot of fun, way better than the South, I love us British but can't stand to see a Sunday Roast and Carling on sale on holiday. If you ever get the chance take the train from Porto down the Duro river to the vinyards. Its awe inspiring stuff!

hehe
hell yeah man! its Douro btw.
if you do that trip i can see from the shore of the river since i live kinda next to it.
I did that trip once but on car along side of the shore. pretty nice.

Ppl that do that usualy take a boat, and go all the way up the river and then come back to Porto by train.