Truth be told, we showed up in Óbidos not having any clue what to expect. It had come highly recommended by folks that know Portugal well, and it was a perfect stopping-off point on our return trip to Lisbon from Porto.
Woow. Just Wow. Óbidos oozed charm. From its white, blue & yellow facades, to its walled, cobblestone streets and vibrant blooming flowers, it was just beautiful. We spent a lazy few hours there, winding around the streets, snagging some food, listening to street musicians and watching horse & buggies trot by.
As we turned a corner we spotted a tranquil garden restaurant/cafe. We decided to give ourselves some time to enjoy it. Doug read the news on his phone. I wrote postcards. Paige & Sadie did a myriad of things including playing rat-a-tat cat card game, running around & making flower bouquets, mastering their cartwheels and taking selfies :) It was the perfect place to be for an hour.
Keep doing you, Óbidos! Well worth a stop.
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