Fireworks topped off the evening in Ericeira. We started the day late after such a long day yesterday. The pleasant weather tricks a person into thinking heavy-duty sunscreen is not necessary. Beware! We coated ourselves well and enjoyed a couple of hours on a park bench people-watching, dog watching – dogs are very welcome here – and watching the high surf roar in. The waves were so high only one surfer braved them today.
On Friday evenings in June, the town hosts a party on the square. There is food, drink, and live music. Everyone dances, young people, kids, families, avós . . . everyone dances! Then fireworks! We were home before they started but next week we will stay to the end.
A little about the language. We are realizing we know much more Spanish than we thought we did and also have found that Portuguese is similar to Spanish but in lots of cases, it is totally different. For example to say “and” in Espanole, it is “y.” In Portuguese, it is “e,” both sound like e. But then, grandparents in Spanish is “abuelos,” but it is “avós” in Portuguese. To me, it is sometimes possible to read simple phrases in Portuguese but I cannot speak it well yet except to say “por favor,” “obrigada,” or “de nada,” please, thank you and you are welcome. These words take us a long way.
The good news, most people here speak a little English and are eager to help. That may not be so in Lisbon but here, we are enjoying the ability to communicate with locals.
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What a festive town! I know you love dancing in the streets since the two of us have done it in Key West, Sandy Springs, haha- everywhere we have gone together!! Glad you chilled out a little yesterday; rest after movement is critical to good health! Have fun. We are going to Lake Hartwell with neighbors today on a pontoon boat. Should be fun hanging our on the water. Miss you my buddy in crime together!!
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What fun! Everyone enjoying themselves!