Log 25th August: Another sunset overlooking a surfbreak in southwest Portugal. The guys in the van next to us are singing a few songs with a guitar and harmonica so its idealic. We have only spent one night in a caravan park in the last 3 weeks so typically we are parked in a dirt carpark above a beach next to some traveling surfer types half our age. Nice! (for me, not so for Chris). The last few days have been spent cruising south down the west coast of Port...

I have just got back from a quick trip to Switzerland visiting family. It was lovely to catch up and feel a little bit 'at home'. A warm shower and soft bed have never been so welcome. I spent my days visiting sick relatives Uncle John, Auntie Marilie and Auntie Claire. Its possibly the last time I will see them but I'm glad I went. Paul drove 200 km back from Portugal to pick me up so over the last couple of days we have both been in Portugal. The road system, ...

Log Friday 12th August: It's 8pm and I'm having a beer (Cerveza) overlooking the surf. Made it to Portugal today. Had a great surf in Spain this morning and then a great surf this arvo in Portugal. Glad to be out of Spain as the weather was very average and its crowded. Plus the customer service is woeful. I can see why the GFC has hit so hard there. In between siestas, clients are seen as a pest - amazing. Even the tourist bureaus are closed from 12 - 3pm. P...