Portugal

It was time for some warm weather! After flying back from Canada, I spent a day in Dublin before heading to Portugal to meet up with Sophie. We spent the first few days in Lisboa taking in the sights and riding the old school trams. If you go, book a bed in the Alfama Patio Hostel.

Next stop, Peniche, where we took some surf lessons and enjoyed the beach. Try the gang at Peniche Kite and Surf Center. Good bang for your buck when you travel outside of high season but don't expect much of a night life there.

After Peniche was the very cool little town of Obidos. Tiny houses and cobbled lanes surrounded by a huge wall (that you can climb and walk around). We spent a few days there but you probably don't need more than an afternoon to see it all.

We headed back to the coast and stayed in the town of Ericeira. It has a great mix of old town / new town and plenty of places to work on your surf skills. If you like staying in rooms with an ocean view, try the Blue Buddha New Hostel. Lucia and her husband will set you up.

Random - Got stuck in a windowless bathroom the size of a shoe box for over an hour at our hostel in Lisboa. Thanks to Sophie for getting help and keeping me company while I was extracted.