Friday 18 January 2013

The plan today had been to visit Evora but of course the weather had other ideas. By the time we were ready to go out, several rain showers had gone through leaving the gentle but persistent drizzle that pervades everywhere and is uncomfortable to be out in. So that plan was shelved and we spent the day just chilling out and planning the next move.

The weather forecast is not good, but is somewhat better further south so we intend to move on tomorrow, heading for the Algarve. As we have already said, tourism can wait for another time, we’re after some sunshine.

Have been trying to get the satellite TV to work but cannot get a signal. It may be due to being parked under a tree, though judging by others on site the right direction looks clear. We have heard, however that there have been some significant changes in the satellites so that may be the problem. We also seem to have lost our internet connection, probably due to the fact that we had been “streaming” (which sites don’t like apparently and may have barred us) listening to Radio Newcastle and the weather at home – heavy snow with temperatures below zero. It looks like we made the right move and got away just in time. Our sympathies to you all…………….!!!