early start to the sea

it's an early start for your anniversary trip.  you woke up at 3am to catch your flight at 5am and by 7am you already arrived at faro airport, totally distorted, tired as if you just stepped out from a long haul flight.

after a short procedure at the rental car office, you set off to your final destination, a resort city some 40km west of faro. despite the tiredness, you're well received and checked in to your room with a view and even then it's just 10am. the day is long when you woke up at 3am.

it's a cloudy day and in fact rather chilled.  but nothing stop you from checking out the beach just in front of your hotel.

 you're amazed by the rock formation, cliff like edge and then a sandy beach...

 you're in awe and despite of the weather, you're thoroughly relaxed and wander around the beach

and stare at the rock formation.  it's awesome and in moment like this you know, these are wonderful creation of God and you're thankful to be able to witness them and enjoy the outlook in front of you.

 you had your early lunch at the beach side cafe/restaurant. you're hungry anyway. the food is not particularly great, the fried calamari has a rubbery taste, but you fall in love with the green wine, vinho verde, local young white wine that taste fresh and crisp and perfect to pair with seafood.

you certainly had the whole restaurant for yourselves and the outlook of a very quiet beach at that time of the day.
the view itself already worth the early start and the tiring body and mind.  and you're going to enjoy it to the fullest the next few days for sure.