Ourem

Yet another castle! Last one I promise! Actually closed for rebuilding works so I had to climb over barriers to get in, but this is Portugal, so no one minds. Another Templar construction.

Had a serious amount of rain last night, almost biblical portions. Eating outside at the time but the huge sun umbrella kept the rain off till we finished our meal and as we couldn't leave was ' forced' to have a second bottle of wine. Food was great. I had turkey Cordon Bleu, Lynne had pork steak with boiled spuds and broccoli. That plus olives to start and 2 bottles of wine total cost 26 euro! Beat that anywhere in the euro zone!!Read more