Faro is located in the south of Portugal in what is known as the Algarve region. I found out at the airport that Faro is the southernmost city in all of Portugal! Anyway, Faro was absolutely gorgeous! We visited the marina, the old town in Faro, walked along some wonderful beach boardwalks, and visited various golf clubs and hotels in the area (sampling the local cocktails, coffees, and luxurious sweet treats). A favorite of my grandparents, and to my diets dismay of mine as well, became a Portuguese specialty of custard tarts or in Portuguese "Pasteis de Nata". If you get a chance to go to Portugal, definitely give them a try, they are well worth it! I tended to bring bad weather with me where ever I went all weekend, however the weekend was absolutely lovely. I really needed a relaxing break from school, and the Portuguese getaway was the perfect solution!
custard tarts :)
Marina in Faro
View from Vilamoura
early evening drinks :)I spent the weekend in London with my Aunt, which was filled with chatting, shopping,eating and exploring London's West End( One of hers and my favorite places). Again, the weather was a bit dreadful, but we did have some small spots of sunshine in between rain. It was too short of a visit, and it really made me anxious to go back to London for the summer. This trip to Rome, and being so far away from my comfort zone has really made me appreciate all that I have in the US and the undeniable comfort that family can offer. I know I will miss Rome a lot, but the efficiency, cleanliness, and ease of well just-about everything in London is definitely a plus!
Those look like delicious custard tarts!
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