Monday February 29, 2016
Well, the fatigue hit. It was a rough start to the morning.
I got stuck on the toilet… Well, I am sure the front desk staff wasn’t
expecting their day to start rescuing guests from the lavatory, but there it
is. Luckily the man that was dropping off my aide had arrived and the staff was
trying to contact me. It all worked out
in the end. That’s one way to be remembered. Leave it to me, right! :0) I took
it easy for the most part.
I wanted to go get groceries. That was the main focus and
the only thing I would have energy for. This is when I found out that the only
accessible van in the Albufeira area was based out of Faro (30 min away) and
would cost me 60 euros. Yeah, that’s not going to happen.
I am so glad I booked
the day trips with someone who already has transport. Look at me being all
organized. Anyway, so I was off on an adventure
with the scooter to go to the supermarket. Many of my fellow compatriots were
also going. I met some of them at the market and they were nice enough to haul
my groceries back for me. They were taking a cab and were happy to help. Such
nice people. I managed it without being run over. Some of the sidewalks don’t
have cut outs, so it was a bit of a guessing game where to go so I didn’t get
stuck and have to back track. I guessed pretty well. Some of the route I just stayed to the side
of the road and that was safe as far as not hitting road blocks, but some
people do drive a little nuts. I was impressed that many moved over to
get around me. I was cautious though, driving like I was in a car.
The shopping was fun. There was so much to choose from. I was
a little overwhelmed. I picked up enough for 5 days or so. I knew I was going
to the Loulé market on the weekend, so could pick up more fruit and veggies
there. The cheese, oh lord, the cheese!
Two aisles! But, I digress. I went to
bed early. It was enough adventure for me for one day. Tomorrow is another.
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