The Murta's wanted to show us their favorite spots around their home in Portugal. Since they live in Palmela, they are close to Setubal, a harbor city as well as the Arrabida National Park. We started at their favorite local breakfast place that had the best coffee and little sandwiches for breakfast. The kids decided to have cake for breakfast (!!!), chocolate and red velvet. . . good choices! We hiked above Palmela to these old windmills and beautiful views of the area. Then we drove down the coast through Arrabida National Park to Sesimbra, a local beach town. It was all a wonderful day and was endearing to the area. I can see why they love it here!
One of the first things I did was to make some spam musubi for our hosts. I did not bring my mold and tried my best with a little tupperware. It worked, but will definitely have to bring a mold the next time!Cute little area of Setubal with a gallery, cafe and dolphin museum.This made me laugh!Max is a strong bird!Igreja de Sao Juliao - St. Julian Church in SetubalOur delicious breakfast sandwich with ham and cheese and coffee!Wonderful hike above PalmelaInside an old windmill. Felt like a turret of a castle!Beach in Sesimbra.One of the cool things about the parking lots is that, with a glance, you can see where the open spots (green) are located!Max and Zoe worked on this puzzle of Portugal. Pop quiz of the area coming!Flower Festival in Setubal!Love it!Display at the flower festival.Choco Fritas is their version of calamari. It's a local favorite.Beautiful view of Lisbon.Selfie!Miss this lady! I'm glad she found a place she loves!Wildflowers along the pathOld Windmill.Can you see the kids???There are snails in Portugal!Along the coastline of Arrabida National Park. There were more beautiful views but the kids were getting hungry and it was better to just keep going, if you know what I mean!Sesimbra beach.Now the kids are having fun!Rimma and the kids.. .Playing catch on the beach in Sesimbra.
