Cascais has some really porous rocks .  While looking for a beach outside of the harbour area, a woman explained that there was a great beach just a short walk up the road.  Later I found out that she meant about a 10 K hikes up the road.  I have been given more wrong directions than right ones here... but that's another blog. Closer by were some great rock cliffs over the ocean which turned out to be a better find than sandy beaches.  The porous volcanic rock had great handholds for climbing up and around the rocks to fabulous vistas.  The waves crashed with great energy below, sending cold air and spray my way.  The sea pounded with such vigor only little snails and a few barnacles chose to make their homes by this violent meeting of earth and water.  A diver braved cool water to check his fishing trap nearby.  On a rock outcrop two old men sat patiently with their fishing rods.  Further out into the harbour, a square-rigged ship stood out against the hilly green landscape, calling visions of the Portugal's strong sailing history. A cargo vessel nearby reconnected the view with the present.  A few pleasure boaters motored by, as did a Portuguese military vessel.  A concave curved lighthouse with decorative blue tiles stood watch over the seafarers.   

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