Last day in Lagos

We had the fortunate chance of meeting a really nice couple from Belgium this morning who gave us some great tips for our visit there in a week or so! I love meeting fellow travellers :)

Breakfast was good; I'll miss Angela's homemade mixed red berry jam.

We headed off to the bus station to inquire about our trip to Faro tomorrow. There are many departure times so we can pick the one that works best for us. Taking the bus means a slightly longer trip than the train but is less $; not a problem for us as it fits right in with our schedule. Walking back to the bus station where we arrived just days ago was really far! The adrenaline and raw nerves must have moved us from the station, through the town, and up to our hostel... Or else it could have been sheer will and determination (I wouldn't let getting lost beat me... lol). It'll be a bit of a trek tomorrow morning but obviously nothing we can't handle - although the bottoms of my feet are pretty rough from getting cut up on sharp sand and too much friction between my toes with my flipflops. I'll have to do some damage control tonight.

We headed back to Meia Praia but didn't stay long, it was really windy and a bit cool so we left. We wandered around the local marina and then eventually settled to have our lunch picnic style outside the old city walls (kind of looks like an old castle). We shared half a pork sausage sandwich, bananas and granola bars. Then we headed off to find another beach as the sun got really hot. The first one was down a ton of uneven and completely rocky stairs and when we got to the bottom we realized there really wasn't enough room for us. The beach was small, secluded and gorgeous; I guess it was too much for us to ask for it twice in Lagos. So, we climbed back up all the stairs (surprised? I was out of breath by the top... lol)

We made it to another beach and carved out some space for ourselves. It was hot in the sun and the water was nearly ice cold - but that didn't stop us from cooling off, we just didn't stay in long. What I've noticed most so far at the beach, aside from the gorgeous view, is the seemingly small or complete lack of bathing attire for women... Some of it isn't even worth putting on! lol. Now, I'm not surprised by this but have definitely noticed the difference from here and home. :)

On the way back home we stopped for a small gelado and Jeff had a beer; a nice way to cool off after a hot day.

Now that we are showered and the last of our wet clothes are on the line, it's time to repack our things in preparation for tomorrow's departure to Faro.

All that's left for tonight is dinner!