Sto. Tomás Church in Caldas de Reis is not particularly old as it was built in 1890, but the stones did come from the medieval castle in this area where King Alphonso VII was born. In its central position in town it is surrounded by welcoming palms and an open space where families congregated in the late afternoon as children played. In the shadow of the church, I was able to relax at an outside cafe where an ice cold beer was most welcomed after a long hot day of walking. As we found across Portugal and Spain, sitting in cafes with family and friends is a regular part of life. All the better when it can be done outdoors and in the warmth of a beautiful spring afternoon.
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