Sand, Sun & Surf...and Motorized Vehicles

Another beauty day in the Algarve. What are the girls to do? A little 3 hour tour of doing something a little different...at least for my mom. Today's adventure:
> 4 x 4 Side by Side Buggy Tour
Time to do a little off-road'n up in the mountains/hills of the Algarve. Let's go!

The company we used was "Algarve Riders" - and they were great! They picked us up right near the apartment and whisked us to Base Camp where we were outfitted with helmets and goggles. Luckily I had packed my neck tube thingee which did a great job protecting me from dust and dirt...sort of!

The drive was incredible! I am pretty sure my Mom really enjoyed being a passenger. (We definitely did not need another "Bermuda Incident"...) I think I was a racecar driver in a previous life. I like to go fast and negotiate the hills and turns along the varied terrain - so amazing!!! Luckily the tour guide recognized that Buddy in front of me was "driving Miss Daisy" and moved them to the back of the pack at the first rest stop. It was so much better after that. The dust flying around was crazy - we were a completely different colour at the end of the tour. Dirt and dust found its way everywhere and into everything. (Glad we have a washing machine in our apartment)

Such a fun time! Highly recommend if you are looking for some adrenaline adventure in the Algarve.

Back to the apartment for a quick snack, then it was off to the beach to bounce around with some waves. The water temperature was 71 degrees, a little 'fresh', but you quickly got use to it, especially if a wave came in pack'n a punch. It was 30 degrees Celsius today - so hanging out next to the crashing surf was just what we ordered! Sand ~ Sun ~ Surf!

Time to open the bar once we returned to the apartment with a little stop for gelato along the way. Gelato count is up to 4 or is it 5?