So after half the day sleeping Telma had to go to work so Cris and I decided we would do a big cook up and make something nice for when she got home! I had learned to make Chickpea Burgers from Patricia my amazing Couchsurfing host in Belgium so we decided to make them along with my now famous Australian Omelette! We headed to the shops and spent about an hour looking for Tahini or something we could supplement for it - unfortunately we couldn't find anything s...

So today we were all feeling hung over so we had a big sleep in and had a very easy start to the day. Cris made an amazing pasta and soybean mince for lunch followed by a ridiculously chocolatey chocolate cake! It is safe to say I have fallen in love with Portugal the people and the cities! I have always known how wonderful Spain is and that it is somewhere I want to settle one day but now I have been to Portugal I am just as impressed! We have a big night ahea...

Today I caught a train up to Guimeraes - the European Capital of Culture and said to be where Portugal was born being the very first city. I am staying with Couchsurfers named Cris and Telma in the city centre. Ok wow these two girls are absolutely amazing - so kind, friendly outgoing and are making my time in Portugal unforgettable. Cris had to go to work so Telma and I went for coffee and explored the city. The whole afternoon was a laugh Telma is hilarious ...