We decided to take the trusty windvane ( which, incidentally, goes by the name of Natalie) into the mechanical workshop to see if they could repair it. Whilst we were there they managed to take it apart and they were fairly confident that they could get it welded, though they would have to send it away to a specialist to do so. We left there feeling much happier.
In the meantime we enjoyed some walks along the empty beach which stretches miles to the south of Nazare.
We decided to hire bikes one day in order to explore further afield. Marc said that he would like to join us on his folding bike so we packed a picnic and set off along the track, which was at times so sandy that we had to dismount and push.
We passed a wooded area where the trees were being bled for resin for the paint industry.
We arrived at a small hamlet with a beachside cafe where we enjoyed a refreshing drink before locking up the bikes and walking down to the beach for our picnic.Marc surprised us by producing a bottle of red to accompany the food.
The following day our wind vane arrived back from the welder and Scruffbag was able to put it together ready for many more years of service.
On receiving a phone call asking him to go for a preoperative check and informing him of the need to self isolate for 14 days before his operation, it was time to book flights to the UK once again. We decided to go via Porto since it is a quieter airport than Lisbon and there had been a recent outbreak of coronovirus in Lisbon so we wanted to avoid the city.
We spent a few days relaxing and wandering around the town and visiting the market via a rustic track we discovered. The fishermen were busy drying fish on the beach and life rolled lazily on.
We would soon be back enjoying the generous hospitality of our youngest daughter once again and spending quality time with our young grandchildren.
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