Snippets

This handsome fellow is a Portuguese Water Dog, a breed that used to assist the fishermen in setting and pulling in their nets. With the decline of the fishing industry they almost become extinct in Portugal, but were revived with breeding stock from the USA. Apparently they still thrive on a diet of sardines and red wine, just as they did in their days aboard the sardine fleet.

Sarah, Colin, Jack and Luke came aboard Common Sense for a visit this morning - hope you're enjoying your holiday!

Life after dark in the old town in Lagos.
Tomorrow is the big day - we've stocked up on provisions, remarked our anchor chain, cleaned up a bit of rust and replaced a few dodgy fittings. Next stop, the barrier islands off Faro, Portugal.