by: Ben
As the only European capital close to sandy beaches, we thought it would be a good idea to catch some rays and take in the local culture in our bathing suits! With a daytime high in the mid 80s and clear skies, we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day. After asking some locals for a good place to check out (since there are many miles of beaches) we headed toward Cascais and Santa Marta Beach, taking the public train. With an absolutely gorgeous historic lighthouse as our backdrop, we checked out the Castro Guimarães museum, and headed toward the marina. We rented kayaks to paddle around for an hour in the cove, then ate fresh seafood in the Praia dos Pescadores. We then decided to lounge on the sand for a couple of hours, and watch the locals surf the waves on the rising tide. We made friends with a group of other American tourists who were staying at the hotel Baia which overlooked the beach. They allowed us to shower in their room, and then we went out together for drinks and dancing at the Coconuts discotheque. We then took the train back to our hostel, so we could get fresh clothes and enjoy our next day's plans.
Total costs for the day:
Train rides:$25
Kayak Rentals:$20
Seafood dinners:$80
Drinks/Dancing:$75by: Ben
Funds spent today: $200
Remaining Budget: $94890.28
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