Revisiting a place that you spent several memorable summers and holidays 37 years ago is fraught with elevated expectations and hopes, especially when it is part of a family reunion. The 12 days we spent at Bernardo’s house brought all the great memories flooding back. The unbelievable views from the patio, the fantastic climate, proximity to Cascais, Lisbon and Sintra/Pena, the authenticity of the area, the food, the wine, the surfing, the night excursions to Lisbon’s Biarra Alto and day trips to Obidos, Buddha Eden. I could go on and on.
Bernardo also set us up with daily surf lessons 10 mins drive down the hill, plus organized a fishing outing. When the gas tank needed changing he was there within the hour.
We had 7-8 of us there for the majority of the trip and everyone came away eulogizing about the trip.
Thanks Bernardo. You helped create a vacation we will never forget and will struggle to match (unless we come back next year that is)!