“Travels to a Different Time” : 15July1978: Monte Gordo & Vila Real de San Antonio, Portugal: Overwhelmed by Garlic Fumes

Had the crappy continental breakfast which even by continental breakfast standards was junk. The first Portuguese continental breakfast in Lisbon at the Hotel Flamingo was a delight in comparison to this one. Off to the bus stop for trip to Vila Real de San Antonio. There were too many people stuffed on the bus so took a taxi to Vila Real, found the tourist office and they had only three pensions in this town so went to one of them and like the continental breakfast in the morning it was crappy and reeked of garlic. This is the only town in the Algarve where streets are laid out in geometric fashion which it makes it easier to find your way but reduces the charm. Found a restaurant called Gomes which was packed with locals. The food was excellent. Walked about in the main square and had an ice cream before returning to the garlic factory.