Algarve Unravelled

As the waiter meticulously and skillfully debones the snapper, I say to him that he should have been a surgeon, to which he replys jokingly "I make more money being a waiter". We've all heard about the Algarve before, but I never realized how unique it really is. From the grottos to the beaches to the dining it truly is an experience to behold. The surfers in search of that best wave ever on a hidden beach and the casual tourist in search of "whatever" makes it a destination for one and all trying to discover one's true being. Apparently I've been to the end of the earth three times, and now is the fourth. Land's end in Cornwall, Ushuaia in Argentina and Cape Point in South Africa but now there is Cape Vincent on the south of Portugal, which is the European end of the world. Sailors set out from here in search of the new world. Their fears about being attacked by serpeants or swept over the edge in their Caravels along with stories of encountering men who got too close to the sun that their skin turned black. Henry the Navigator was instrumental in establishing the school for training mariners in the 1400's. Little is left of his physical legacy but his contribution to naval discovery will be ever lasting. A boat tour along the coast provides us with a water's perspective of the coast line. Along with all it's cliffs and hiiden beaches the grottos too are something to behold. No wonder the Europens along with our world counterparts flock to this region. Weather, warm waters and a relaxed joie de vivre would entice anyone. No trip to the Algarve would be complete without at least a little beach time. The summer crowds are gone but the reason they flock here still remains. Our home away from home is in Salena complete with clear blue skies, warm waters, powdered beaches, fabulous fresh fish dining and cheap wine. The fishermen ready their nets for the unsuspecting octopi and the calamari to be served this evening. Does it get any better? Bring me back!!! VIAGENS FELIZES!!