Aveiro Day 9 - Europe 2023
It was our last day with the hidden gem finders before they headed back to Lisbon for their flight home. We had time for some of my favorite thing; sitting and having deep, interesting conversation, and also some shopping and sightseeing and laughing.
We walked into a new part of town for morning coffee. I asked them all to turn and walk toward me for a picture because I’m always last and we only need so many pictures of their butts. 😁
Buddie’s started a new project of tile photography, so I’ve started a new project of Buddie taking tile photo photos.
We walked to tour the Salt Flats, with some fun stops along the way.
This would have been a great place to have a tour because I had so many questions. They had these signboards throughout, which helped, but still a lot to understand.
Thanks to touring the salt flats, we now know this is a statue in tribute to the salt workers/rakers.
After our tour, back for a little shopping.
We headed out for one last meal of this trip together.
Z wanted another famous Portuguese hot dog sandwich, and we found a restaurant that had a vegan version of the Francesinha sandwich, so Yessa and I would have a chance to try one.
The duo had one last gift to buy. After that success, we hung out at our house for one of my favorite moments of the trip so far. Buds and Z talking about their lives is always a fascinating, complicated joy to me.
And then it was time for them to head to the train station.
The tenor of the trip will be different now. They brought an energy and enthusiasm that added joy to the whole trip. They also have a great talent for finding hidden gems. We’ll miss their company.
