Day 4 - Last morning in CasCais / Transfer to Lisbon - Hunter Douglas Portion begins - May 12, 2025

 We had some sleepy people today.  I personally slept until 8 am and finally drug myself out of bed by 9.  Two of our group slept until we rang their doorbell excessively at 11:30 a.m. (checkout was at noon.)  So I'd say we are getting rested/used to the time change.

We ate our last breakfast buffet



I tried to put a video of the breakfast buffet in here, but sometimes videos do not post for me, so we will see.  

We had the hotel staff call for a taxi for us for our transport to Lisbon.  This vehicle was very roomy and kind of a fun set up.

Van ride Jess and Matt up front

Van ride the 6 of us in back facing one another.

We arrived at the Altis Grand and were greeted by Windows to the World Staff.  We got in line to check in for our rooms and all but two rooms were ready which was nice.  We dropped our bags in our room and then followed Joe to the place two blocks away he found for lunch/brunch.

Hunter Douglas Welcome area had food out

Hunter Douglas Welcome Area


Walking into the Lunch Restaurant


After lunch, we all went separate ways for awhile.  I personally took a little nap.   Dave and I had a Hunter Douglas Welcome Reception with food from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  We didn't get any photos but we enjoyed talking with two couples at our table (over the LOUD music).  One couple was from Canada and she was in year 4 of her business.  The other couple was from North Carolina and they were nearing retirement.  I love the networking that we can do at this event.  The kids went to dinner together and sent me a photo for proof.  :)


Perfect photo to end the day!  Wow!


Tomorrow morning Dave and I have meetings in the morning and then a Lisbon city tour with Hunter Douglas.  Portugal is beautiful and the people are very nice.


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