64.05-64.10 Portugal: Some highlights (at least 6 hikes) from Peneda-Geres National Park...pure delight (wet).

We love the views of the lake (Canicada) which we see from all the mountains and other viewpoints. It's always been the case that when one has to struggle to reach a position, one never tires of the views. Added to the fact is the size, shape and position of the lake/dam is most attractive.
Never a dull moment...Vilarinho da Furna reservoir.
A typical "dull" day often experienced, but always interesting, often exciting and for some reason, always meaningful and uplifting.
Perhaps something to do with the rain?
Route PR3, anti-clockwise, opens with an immediate 1,700 feet incline over a short distance. We are close to the top accompanied by a couple of dogs, one in view.
Love the view looking directly down on the treetops. 

 Vilarinho da Furna reservoir in its splendor.
Can't say whether she was singing in the rain. Funnily enough, we have enjoyed the wet weather.
Bit of a tricky place to play 'hide-and-go-seek' unless you're hiding and not scared of bogeymen.
A view of Lake Canicada from the south side after crossing both bridges (only one in view).
  We were approached by a 'nameless' organization to help in tracking down a group of Ku-Klux-Klan members who could stir up trouble in Portugal. The idea was to infiltrate a cell and try to establish a rapport. Jen found these garments which are as close a match to the genuine outfits (give or take). In addition, they are quite good in wet weather, too. 

  While searching for the cell, we came across a cave which we deduced is not too dissimilar from a cell. We decided to base ourselves there in the hope that it would not be too long until the group arrived for an outdoor meeting. We were tipped off that it (cave) might be a place of interest. In any case, as it was raining, it seemed sensible to take shelter in the cell...um...cave. We also were weary; it made even more sense to rest notwithstanding the less than stellar weather. But hey, we were undercover for a worthy cause.

'Who are you calling dense?' "Well, very colorful, too."

Talk about trendy. Fashion dictates that pants should be tucked into socks, belts are history and boots (wet) should be worn at all times. Socks should not color match either.
Jen turns her back on my beautiful lake which is not accepted gracefully. This is a rest stop on our way down from the peak.
Subtle Falls.
Jen contemplates her new role as a mole, a wet one.
Haunting and quite lovely, a very peaceful and wet time.
'Are you joining me? Then hurry it along.'
The lake loses its reflections from this side.
Jen continues to plod in technicolor.
Jen heads down for a closer view at 750 metres altitude, after returning from the peak of PR6.
We reach the second viewpoint at 450 metres, and look over part of the town, 1,000 feet lower than above photograph.
Another magnificent view of the lake and forests but from the opposite mountain to the opening photo.

Brave girl.
Did we happen to mention much rain?
or upside-down mountains?
Possibly where my brother attains his perspective for building model railroads and towns.
Cheers, 

Jenni and Jeffrey 

 We view our apartment building from on high. (The building in front of the large open parking lot (middle of picture)).