Portugal 2024

Our last day of biking was to the Atlantic ocean. First stop was a lovely olive tree farm and olive oil business, the Monterosa. Quick summary of the process (founded by the Romans):
7 kilos of olives makes 1 litre of oil; it’s a bush not a tree; prune annually so young branches can produce more olives; pick or comb the “fruit,” then produce oil within 3 hours; press, let rest, test to ensure no bitterness; and “extra virgin” means high quality. Crazy cool, and tasty!

Last 15 miles was mostly downhill but narrow streets and busy roundabouts a little sketch. At last the big blue ocean. Fun splash to cool our sweaty bodies. Then back to our beautiful hotel for rest and farewell biking tour dinner party. Our guides, Jorge and Bibi, said it was a success and we were low maintenance. 🥴 To anyone who thought we might not make it, ha ha. We did it! Nearly 130 total miles over 5.5 days—that’s an average 25 miles a day.Les mer