Best day of biking so far. 40 miles over rolling hills from Vila Vicosa to Evora. The weather has been cool and I could have done with less wind but it was still spectacular. I'm glad I packed my wool biking layers. The landscape changed too - cork tree groves replaced with larger herds of cattle and corn fields and tomato plants and farming that more closely resembles upstate NY.
We stopped at a ceramic shop in the town of Redondo. Last night, we were talking about how horrible the Portuguese are at marketing. They have excellent products but either no one knows about them or they make it very inconvenient for people to buy them. For example, not everyone takes credit cards. Sure enough I bought some large items at the ceramic shop and wanted to ship them home. The first thing out of the woman's mouth is that it is too expensive. The guide just rolled his eyes. These people need to understand that Americans are not afraid to spend money. I finally convinced the woman that I was ok with the extra shipping charge.
Lunch during the ride. That's pork underneath the egg.
We are staying at another excellent hotel, Convento Do Espinheiro. Obligatory picture of my room.
Dinner is at the hotel tonight.
Tomorrow, we have another 20+ mile ride followed by a tour of Evora.
We stopped at a ceramic shop in the town of Redondo. Last night, we were talking about how horrible the Portuguese are at marketing. They have excellent products but either no one knows about them or they make it very inconvenient for people to buy them. For example, not everyone takes credit cards. Sure enough I bought some large items at the ceramic shop and wanted to ship them home. The first thing out of the woman's mouth is that it is too expensive. The guide just rolled his eyes. These people need to understand that Americans are not afraid to spend money. I finally convinced the woman that I was ok with the extra shipping charge.
Lunch during the ride. That's pork underneath the egg.
We are staying at another excellent hotel, Convento Do Espinheiro. Obligatory picture of my room.
Dinner is at the hotel tonight.
Tomorrow, we have another 20+ mile ride followed by a tour of Evora.
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