Thursday 28 September

 Another sunny day. An easy departure and only about a 30 minute drive to Obidos. Plenty of parking although it’s still pretty busy. A truly beautiful mediaeval walled town with a crenelated wall that you can walk round and a labyrinth of cobblestoned streets and flower bedecked whitewashed houses within. We spend a pleasant hour or so wandering and taking numerous photos trying to avoid the increasing number of tourist groups. We but a Pastel de Bacchalau for lunch later: a small soft pasty filled with salt cod and cheese. Another 90 minutes and a few toll roads later we have skirted Lisbon and arrive at our campsite just west of Cascais. I’ve been worried it will be very crowded so we’re pleased to arrive early and secure a good spot beneath the trees. After setting up and lunch we cycle to the beach. About 10 minutes. Downhill! The return will not be so pleasant! It’s pretty windy but we find a spot that’s a bit sheltered and while away some time reading. It’s too rough to swim and there’s a jellyfish the size of a dinner plate washed up on the shore so maybe I’m relieved! The hill home isn’t so bad with the wind behind and we enjoy a peaceful evening by the van with Salade Nicoise for supper. We’re planning an early start for a hot day in Lisbon tomorrow. 33 degrees is forecast 🥴