Sunset from the terrace of the place I rented at the beach. I arrived a day later than intended, because my first flight was late. A kind agent at the TAP counter in Lisbon put me on a flight that was just about to leave, so I arrived in the Faro airport mid-afternoon. I picked up my rental car and drove about an hour to the Praia de Vale Centeanes, where I'd rented a lovely one bedroom condo in a large, quirky, rundown building in a stunning location. Every evening, I'd come back and sit on the terrace to enjoy the view. The first night, I explored the neighborhood and had dinner at a local restaurant full of British and Canadian retirees.Read more