Although our resort is outside of town (Carvoeiro) we spend quite a bit of time in town. Located on the main square is Smiler's Bar which is actually just a British pub. Every Thursday Smiler's has Canada day and every week at least a hundred Cannucks show up. The pub is actually run by a British couple named Bob and Geraldine. She inherited it from her Dad years ago. Geraldine is one of those hyperactive people who is just full of vim and vigour and her pub reflects it.
During the winter the area is mainly inhabited by Brits (who own a lot of property here), Canadians, Germans, Dutch, etc. For some reason Americans have never discovered Portugal. Every week Geraldine entertains us with stories and games about Canada; about which she knows very little so it makes for a great time.
Moreover, it is the place to meet fellow Canadians. We have met several couples there and made some great friends.
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I was just walking by one day and spotted
Geraldine doing tables. |
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This is the main square with the beach to the left. Note the entry and exit
roads going up the hill separated by the garrafreia (wine store). Smiler's is the building on the exit corner. Carvoeiro is a
beautiful town. During the winter the tempo is just right. |
