P-p-p-p--Pday

So, we wanted to see a little bit of the country and we were inspired by the bridge.  For my birthday we went to Loule' to the marina and took a day cruise.  We got to ride for 3 hours in a beautiful sailboat along the Portuguese coast.  It is totally different than Olhao.  Now we know why people from all over Europe come here to vacation.  The cliffs along the coastline were amazing.  There were giant hotels on the cliffs and stairs and in one case an elevator with a tunnel down to white beach.  It is protected  and the waves are small.  The water wasn't terribly cold and was fairly clear (not like Hawaii but clear)  When we got to our destination they loaded us into smaller boats (rubber rafts actually).  They had stairs down and helped this old lady into the boat.  We sat on the edge and motored to the caves.  One of them went clear through to the top of the cliff and we could see birds resting there.  We were dropped off at the beach for the day.  It was a beautiful day.  Unbrellas were provided and we got to enjoy watching all the other people swim.  We were planning the half day tour but it was on Tuesday so we took the long one even though we weren't totally prepared.  They served us salad (Tomatos, cucumbers, and onions) grilled chicken, pork and fish.  with melon for dessert.  It was all good.  Meat here isn't very tender. so it's like eating steak jerky sometimes.  Then they loaded us up on the boat and took us home.  A totally relaxing day.  We took two sisters with us and they loved it as much as we did.  But, the Elders got wind of it and are a bit jealous so we're trying to find an appropriate Pday to take them on.  The boat had a little too much skin involved for Elders.  Best Birthday I've had in a long time.Heavenly Fathers Creations are amazing.  Just looking at the ocean and not seeing anything beyond makes me feel humble.  I can't imagine the Jaredites getting into those little barges and floating away.  What great faith they posessed.  I love the Book of Mormon.