Day 2? Seems like Day 22. Still no word on missing luggage. The very nice airport man who took our complaint gave us a phone number to call “tomorrow morning”. Called the number and got a recording: ‘the office is open 9 to 17, Monday through Friday. Please call back.” On line, it says “still searching”.

I did go down to beach area. It’s within walking distance, but coming back is much like going to the Mt. Everest base camp. So we drove.

I didn’t go to beach itself, but had lunch in a small cafe. A sandwich and double espresso for under 5 euros. Can’t beat that. The small business are is about 50 steps up the cliff from the beach area, although there are restaurants down below. The beach is broad and divided into the ocean and bay/lagoon. The ocean had waves and chilly water. The bay calm and warm. A good number of people and on the beach level, a continual parade of cars forced to drive slowly.

Foz has its center away from the beach and we ate there last night at Tibino da Something or Other. OK, here goes: 10 people, sea bream for two, turbot for two, two mixed grills, one fish stew, one ahi tuna, 4 orders bread and olives, 8 alcoholic drinks, 5 non-alcoholic drinks. Price: 226 euros. How is that possible? This was a first class restaurant by the way.

The weather here is still good. High today about 75. Fahrenheit.

Off to Obidos soon.