Thu 8 May- Alvito and Vidigueira

Thu 8 May- after a nice buffet breakfast, we took a ride through the countryside, small villages and Vila Alva, to Vidigueira. We had supper at the Vila Velha Restaurant: 1/2 bottle local Alenteja red wine 'Vila do Gamas', veal and pork steaks in Vila Velha style (in a rich, delicious cream sauce). The veal was tender and delicious, the pork lean and tasty, and freshly-cooked thick potato chips were served with the dishes. We were also served bread, olives, and an octopus dish as entree (a lot of food comes unrequested, and you'll be billed if you don't refuse it). Cost was 31 euro. We walked around a bit, looking at the small hole-in-the-wall shops with small selection of goods, comparing it to the incredible variety we get in Palo Alto. We drove back to the pousada admiring the countryside, wildflowers, olive orchards and vineyards. We had a picnic dinner of strawberries, cuumber, tomato, wine and chocolate.