The Rain in Spain Stays Mainly in Portugal

Somehow we managed to wake up on the dreariest morning yet, and pack a lunch and head out to meet Peter and Anna and the rest of the group for the ministry. It rained the whole trip in. And it rained all morning. And it rained and got fog-ier as the day went along. We all dragged a little, Corey has a cough and Nicole made friends with a sore throat.

How do we drive out on dirt country roads? Well, the rain was unrelenting, and all we could manage was to stay in town and investigate a few of the tall apartment buildings to see if any English-speakers were home. Not today, just a few people that spoke to us in Portuguese. Well, we decided to call it a day, and try again tomorrow.

Just an fyi, we all agree it would be really cool to move here. And the local Witnesses are certainly doing their best to encourage us in that direction!

So, it was a good day for driving and seeing more of the countryside. We headed up to Alte and Loulé for the little shops. Lots of ceramics, wines, shoes, clothes, hats and scarves. Everything we love! We all found some things to purchase, can’t tell you what, some things are presents J

The best part about the rain was it washed our clothes, again. We had clothes on the line from yesterday that just hung on overnight since they never dried. Well, we came home to them extra soaked. They may never dry.

We also hit the grocery store and got a few items for dinner, its Mediterranean night again! Notice the big dried cod hanging next to me - we found our sought after bacalhau! Oh did it stink! And right by the chocolate….

Our cheap wine is not as pleasing as last night’s most excellent choice. But the little cured cheese, quince jam and fresh pomegranate are sooo tasty with our bread and olives!

The ladies are ripe with quotes today:

(Lauren) Its official, I am Rusty Jr.
(Corey) Guys, turn off the lights, we have dishes to wash!
(Nicole) OH, just glanced at my watch and realized it was time to take my courage pills.