Last night at about 11pm i was starting my way back to Gois after coming of the main road from the A1 and i had to turn off at Penacova and make my was towards Villa Nova de Poiares. Coming out of Penacova you have to cross the river and turn right to head towards Villa Nova de Poiares and then home.
As i crossed the river Steve who i had collected from the airport spotted a roadside fast food van. In the UK it's common to see at the side of the road trailers or caravans selling food and drinks. But here in Central Portugal never this is the first i have seen anywhere since leaving the UK. After turning around we stopped and went over to the Oasis on a dark night and what a welcome sight it was for me as i had had nothing to eat since morning. They had the usual Hamburgers ect but also a Kebab cooker just like in the UK. But unlike the UK and typical of cafes here there was also a selection of salads and well as cold drinks including Beers.
I was asked do i want cheese on my burger but i didn't understand what was being asked until a couple of people standing having a drink spoke good English answered so i said yes thanks. I really must admit the burger was very good and this has been the first time in over a year i have had any kind of fast food and it was worth the stop. During the course of the conversation that followed Steve mentioned that he lives in Spain In Almeria and that the person who seems to be the partner / husband of the girl working on the trailer works as a trucker for a firm in Spain. But not just anywhere in Spain for a firm who's premises is across the road from where Steve goes often for a meal.
The SatNav settings for those who would like to visit this fast food oasis are.
N40 16 09 11
W08 16 23 84
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