Monthly Archives: April 2024

From Tavira to Santa Luzia

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Tuesday 30th April 

From Tavira to Santa Luzia
Dodging the clouds and rain
It certainly was cooler today
But you really can't complain
An outdoor lunch and drinkies
Our family's together again

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
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We have settled into a routine…. Morning coffee
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Ready for the holiday
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May 1st tomorrow
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Ready for the ferry to the beach
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Bougainvillea
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Lunch stop in Santa Luzia
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A little drizzle fills the air
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Above a doorway
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A pensive Luke
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Luke and I
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An intricate doorway
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Stop it Luke!

A breezy beach day

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Monday 29th April 

A breezy
Beach day
Worries
Just melt away

Breathing in
The sea air
The world turns
Without a care

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
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Praia da Barra
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Farol de Tavir Molhe Oeste
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Ilha de Tavira
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Shady
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Very quiet today
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Lunchtime refreshments
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Back on the ferry
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Fishing boats
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A rather nice Lamborghini

Cabanas de Tavira

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Sunday 28th April 

Cabanas de Tavira
To an Italian restaurant
Octopus risotto
Exactly what I want

Such exceptional service
Relaxed and friendly
A wonderful location
Would recommend immensely

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
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Gigabombos!
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Marenostrum….. Banda Musical de Tavira

Saturday

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Saturday 27th April

Saturday morning at the market
For honey, chili sauce and garlic
Stopping for coffee and a cake
It's really quite cathartic

Then over to Olhão
Sitting in bright sunshine
Such a lovely family lunch
We had a fabulous time

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
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The weather changed

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Friday 26th April 

And today the weather changed
From bright blue skies to grey
A little drizzle too
No worries, we're on holiday!

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
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Darker skies this morning
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Looks quite threatening
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Morning coffee with a little drizzle
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Municipal building
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Câmara Municipal de Tavira
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Río Gilão
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Low tide
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Beside the river
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Becoming brighter
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The Roman Bridge
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A little sunshine warmth
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Praça da República

The 25th of April

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Thursday 25th April

The 25th of April
Portugal's Freedom Day
Market stalls and dancing
Artisan crafts on display
Carnations offered to soldiers
Celebrating Liberté

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
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Off on our morning walk
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A neat doorway
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A little cloudy first thing
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Painted tiles
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Woven goods
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Wood carvings
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Colourful leather shoes
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Many Artisan stalls
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A lunchtime stop
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Blue skies
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The ferry to the beach
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Sunshine smiles
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Such a great afternoon
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Monumento aos Combatentes da Grande Guerra em Tavira
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Río Gilão
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Municipal Council of Tavira
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Carnations were offered to the soldiers as a symbol of freedom. The date celebrates the end of an authoritarian regime, and the start Portugal’s revolution.
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The central square in Tavira
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Another stop, for ice cream this time!
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Traditional Portuguese musicians
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The gardens
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Gary and I
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The Roman Bridge

At the beach again

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Wednesday 24th April

We're at the beach again
Sand between our toes
Another lazy day
Where time gently slows

Just soaking up the warmth
Beneath the sun's bright ray
Whiling away the hours
Where the waves do play

Within the gentle surf
Worries fade away
In the tranquil rhythm
Of the ocean's sway

We cherish these moments 
When life feels so fine
At the beach again
Where memories intertwine

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
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We took the ferry to Ilha de Tavira
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Quiet
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A perfect place
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Finding shade
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Gary goes paddling
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Gary and I
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Moi
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Gentle waves, little wind
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Looking back up the beach
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A sun dog
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Beach bar cheers
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The Sunshine Bar
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A great location

Monte Gordo

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Tuesday 23rd April 

Monte Gordo
Along the coast
Miles of beaches
Better than most
Many restaurants
Luncheon to host
With perfect views
Happy to boast

Love you so much
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Monte Gordo this morning
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In the shade
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A pretty beach bar
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Colourful seating
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A friendly welcome
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Bar Baiuca da Milay
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Enjoying the warmth
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Pretty beaches
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Along the boardwalk
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Lunchtime stop
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We like it here
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Praia de Monte Gordo
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Blue skies, blue seas
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Fishermen’s floats
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A working beach area for the fishermen
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Pots, nets and fishing equipment
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Monte Gordo cobbles

A ferry ride away

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Monday 22nd April 

A ferry ride away
To chilled beach vibes
Azure skies above
Where the sun thrives

Sparkling ocean swell 
In the sea's embrace
Warm in the breeze 
A quiet, special place

Beneath the canopy
Seeking relief from the sun
Seashells litter the shore
Where waves outrun

Lazy and relaxed
In the sandy expanse
At the friendly beach bar
Under palm trees that dance

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
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Waiting for the ferry
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Moi
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Quiet and peaceful
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Blue skies stretching forever
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A little breezy
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Shade available to all
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I could stay here….
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Gary and I
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Paddling
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Walking back
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A recycled sculpture
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Cheers!
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Our ferry

A Sunday lunch

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Sunday 21st April

A Sunday lunch
Over in Spain
Across the river
Octopus again
Bright sunshine
Really can't complain

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
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Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal
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Centro Cultural António Aleixo
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The main pedestrian street
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Walking towards the marina
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Along the promenade
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Fountains
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Guadiana International Bridge
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On the ferry
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Ayamonte, Spain
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Ayamonte a la Inmaculada Concepción
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Beautiful blue skies
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Wonderful seating areas
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Me again
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Finding somewhere to eat
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Luke and Talita, Gary and I
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We like Ayamonte
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Colourful gardens
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Pretty squares
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Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de las Angustias
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Beside Ayamonte marina
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Our ferry coming over from VRSA
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Watching the wake
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Praça Marquês de Pombal, VRSA