Wow, I am finally able to get some pictures up and share some of the fun I had with my friend Marie, who was my first visitor here on the island. The main time to come is anytime but winter, but her birthday was Sunday, so it was a great excuse to get away.
She managed to beat the storm in the States to get here, but her luggage was lost for a day. Not so much lost, just not here. We did get it back the next day, so no big deal. Oh, and if you are wondering about my car, and thank you so much for all of yoru concern, and not laughing too hard, well, the car is all better. The mechanic got a good laugh out of it, had a little talk with me, and it was towed and fixed, not problem. Ok, the bill was about the only thing that was a problem, but it wasn't as costly as I had feared it might be.
So, now that Marie is headed home and I am getting back into my routine, I have tons of pictures to share. This was day one, getting settled and looking around Praia. We ate lunch at the little soup and salad place in town. I think we both look a little rattled after spending A LOT of time dealing with the airline and the luggage problem.
We split a heaping plate of various salads. The paste salad had tuna in it, there was a bean salad, also potato salad, and last was an apple and cabbage salad.
Then we also split a veggie panini. Yep, too much food, but it was so good.
We walked around the stores and checked out souvenirs, and then walked through the small park.
I love this little tree.
Ryan joined us for dinner at a local Italian restaurant. If you read my blog often you will know it was this place and even this meal that led to our from scratch weekends and tortellini making adventure. As always, great rbead.
Marie ordered a seafood pasta in cream sauce. She said it was fantastic. I tried it a few days later and it was still good.
I couldn't resist ordering my usual veggie primavera pasta.
Ryan went with...you guessed it...the tortellini!
Um yeah we did! Chocolate cake for dessert.
Well, that was it for her first day here. Plenty more photos to come. I have great shots of the Angra park which is much bigger than the one located here in Praia.
QUESTION: Is there a dish at a restaurant that you can't help but order it every time you go there?
