The Countdown is Sadly Underway...

Wednesday, 6 October 2010

Thought for the day: “Tomorrow is today, kid.” Graffiti on Rua dos Enfantes

Wednesday, the morning after our memorable celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Portuguese Republic at Escola Santa Maria. Thank you notes were written in both English and Portuguese by Ann 2 and delivered to our host, Joao Fernandes, by AB.
Suddenly we all realized that our time in Beja was coming to a close. Maps in hand, we began to scurry throughout town, visiting museums and churches, many in place before Jamestown and Plymouth! Sun and blue skies continue to favor our exploration.

Brian and Tutu recalled a story of a broken ceramic spoon holder that Pam had told us. They pursued and then presented a replacement spoon holder to her, clearly heralding Beja and handsomely wrapped from our appreciative team.

Announcements continued:
Thursday evening we were invited to dinner at the library hosted by our Portuguese teachers.

Friday, Barbara, our hotel keeper, is hosting a dinner for us here at 8:30pm.

Saturday morning schedule: Our final Beja breakfast will be at 6:45am, with luggage in the lobby for a 7:15am departure by cab. We will go by bus to Lisbon, provided by the railroad company and be dropped off at the familiar Oriente RR Station.

Just as we were gaining confidence in our roles as a volunteer, the countdown was sadly underway. Café Sagres raised the bar with delectable chocolate mousse and crème brulee.

Carol