Nazare

Nazare traditional dress

Nazare - View from Sitio

WEDNESEDAY 31 OCTOBER 2007

The Harbour Master made himself known to us – Captain Hadley, who comes from the Isle of Man, and we had a chat to the couple on Broadsword. After a shower and breakfast, we headed into town and the internet café, where Roger sampled another custard slice. This one came second to the one in Oporto. Although obviously a holiday place in the summer, Nazare still retains its charm as a fishing village, with the local women wearing headscarves, shawls, aprons and interesting socks!

We had a Menu del Da and then went on the funicular up to the village of Sitio, which seems to cling to the cliff face. The women wear several petticoats under their skirts and woollen socks. It was a lovely warm afternoon, but back at the boat the cool northerly was blowing.

The Harbour Master had told us that a lot of the marinas were already full for the winter, so we had better book our place in Gelves, Seville as soon as possible. When I rang, I was told they were having a new pontoon fitted and didn’t know if it would be ready in time and they may not have space. I explained that I had tried to book last April and was told to ring in October, and we would have a problem if they now said they couldn’t accommodate us. After a phone call to her manager, she said she could book us in. It so happens her name is Susannah!