Nazare

Here’s the thing.  Nazare (nah-zah-RAY) is like Rotenberg, Orvieto, Sarlat, etc.  Towns whose character change dramatically from day to night.  During the day busses of tourists (and I mean no disrespect because I am a tourist) come in and flood the town.  All the trinket shops and bad food stands with menus in five languages trying to draw you in are in full swing. It’s crowded and feels “touristy”. But then about 6 pm the busses clear out.  The gaudy tourist shops close and their proprietors come out and are no longer sales people trying to make a living but residents of the town out for the evening. The bars and restaurants are more relaxed and “homey” feeling.  And Nazare actually turns into a pretty cool place. A   few shots from around town.