After months of oohing and aahing about it, I finally made an effort to meet some other Expats in the area. I had heard about a Ladies coffee morning in Obidos, that's run by a couple of English ladies. I was really curious about it and dying for a chat...anyone who is struggling with their Portuguese would know what I mean!
So to day I ventured out in something that looked more like a day back in Surrey, rather than a day in sunny Portugal....
But as I reached the hotel in Obidos I was greeted by a lobby full of English speaking ladies sipping coffee and chatting away... Just as I imagined it, but to be honest, I had imagined a few more scones and shortbread, but nothing like that. Just a big group of smiley tanned ladies drinking coffee. Everybody was so friendly and helpful, everybody with their own story. Many of the ladies have lived in Portugal for a lot longer than what I have. All this experience in one room...can you imagine what a resource.
I could not believe that all these women are living in this area, I think we were about 25 people, and there is apparently even more members.
This coffee morning is just one part of a full packed agenda, organised by Silvercoast Friends. They also organise tennis, swimming, walks and I believe there is even a drama group.
I thoroughly enjoyed myself, although I found it daunting to go there on my own... I think it might become a regular feature in my diary.
Thank you Wendy & Joyce, for welcoming me as a member.
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2 comments:
Klart det är nedräkning tills ni kommer också :) Hoppas vi kan träffa er nästa helg, denna blir lite svår då Anton precis kommer hem och vill nog inte åka någon stans direkt.
Men ses det ska vi, annars går det ikket.
Pussar och kramar
Sounds wonderful!! I am glad you found some ladies you could talk life with. I am so glad I stumbled upon your blog! I am really loving everything I see here! I will definitely be following you on bloglovin! xx. McKenna Lou
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