Monthly Archives: July 2021

Jul31

Far too brief

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Saturday 31st July 

Two weeks was far too brief 
Time passed so very quickly 
But seeing Luke again 
Was great to have him with me 

Love you both so much
My precious sons
xxxxx
A stop for lunch
At a large shopping centre
Near Faro Airport
Saying goodbyes
Really don’t want to leave
Much rather stay
Love you Luke and Ana xxx
Jul30

Leave and go

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Friday 30th July 

PCR tests done and dusted 
Ready for our flight tomorrow 
Such a wonderful holiday 
Really don't want to leave and go 

Thinking of you sweetheart 
Treasured Angel son 
xxxxx
Jul29

Close to the edge

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Thursday 29th July 

Super high cliffs 
Close to the edge 
Spectacular vews 
From a rocky ledge 

A drive to Alvor 
A fantastic beach 
With caves and coves 
Some difficult to reach 

Sending love to you 
Darling Angel son 
xxxxx
A dried out fig tree
Like matchsticks
Against blue skies
Looking down
A long way down
Coloured ridges on the sea bed
We are up very high
And it’s so very hot
Derelict buildings
Metalwork sculptures along Alvor marina
Anchored in the marina
Sitting in the shade
Luke and Ana
Another sculpture
Reclining mermaid
Doggy paddle
Gary
Me
Walking the hot cobbles of Alvor
Lots of touristy shops
Quite hilly too
And back to the marina
To drive to the beach ~ Praia dos Três Irmãos
Towering rock formations and caves at low tide
Secluded coves
Luke takes us on an expedition across the beach, through tunnels and archways
Picturesque
A different view around every twist and turn
Quite popular
Precarious rocks
Tunnel view
Parasols for shade
The sea wasn’t too cold
Lots of people playing bat and ball
And enjoying the waves
Narrow tunnel
Leaving the beach
Sparkly seas
Jul28

Secret Beach

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Wednesday 28th July 

Secret Beach 
Our destination 
Quiet and picturesque 
A perfect location 
Onto Potato Beach
For a small libation 
With many people 
On vacation 

Forever and always 
My darling Angel son 
xxxxx
Praia do Pinhão
The original steps have been closed off due to erosion
A peek through the rocks
Secret Beach accessed through a tunnel at low tide
Almost to ourselves
Tunnels and caves
Sandstone rocks
Baía dos Segredos ~ Bay of Secrets
An archway built into the rock
Access to another beach through the tunnels
Parasol shade
Blue skies
Blue seas
Sandstone rock
A kayak tour
Welcome shade
Various watercraft
A busy channel
Agave Americana growing in the rock
Bat and ball kids again
Time to leave as the tide is advancing
So very hot
Praia da Batata ~ Potato Beach
Jul27

Boat trip

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Tuesday 27th July 

We went on a boat trip today
Seeing the sights around the bay
Into the grottos and caves 
Riding on the crest of waves 
Different viewpoint seen from the sea
Inaccesible beaches, tourist free

Love you poppet 
Beloved Angel son
xxxxx
The marina
Towards the open sea
Jul26

Golden brown

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Monday 26th July 

First we explored grottos and caves 
With so many steps to climb down 
Beautiful rock formations 
Different strata of golden brown 
Then onto a long, wide beach
Fringed by high cliffs all around 

Always thinking of you 
Treasured Angel son 
xxxxx
Praia do Camilo
A tiny sandy beach, accessed by very steep steps
Looking towards Dona Ana beach, where we were yesterday
Luke and Ana
All of us
Ponta de Piedade
A great archway
Camilo beach
Me
Cactus with a Mickey Mouse top
And a heart shape below
Cathedral arch
Ponta de Piedade grotto
It’s a long way down
Such clear water
Luke and Ana
Beautiful colours
Crystal clear
Makes you want to jump in
Luke and Ana again
Boats come and go
Now it’s the long hike up
So many steps
And some more
They’re nearly at the top
Another archway
Now we’re on the beach, Praia de Porto Mós
Luke and I go for a long walk
Amazing cliffs
Luke is dwarfed
Not much beach left
We’ve come a long way
Eroded rocks, high cliffs
A pretty walk
Think we’ve come as far as we can go
Jul25

A stripey awning

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Sunday 25th July 

Sitting on the beach 
Shaded beneath 
A stripey awning 
From early morning 

Thinking of you sweetie 
Precious Angel son 
xxxxx
Our beach today
Two loungers and an awning
All socially distanced
Sandstone rock next to us
Praia de Dona Ana, Lagos
Lots of steps to walk down, but definitely worth it
So warm all day
We stayed cool
High tide when we left
Still very busy
Jul24

Lagos

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Saturday 24th July 

After travelling yesterday 
We had a much quieter day 
Strolling around the old town 
Lagos, a busy place to stay 

Forever and always 
Moon and back 
Treasured Angel son 
xxxxx
Early morning
Walking down through the old town
Praça Louis de Camões
So many street restaurants and bars
Sculpture in the main square of Dom Sebastiao
Super cold beer… An icy slushie
Shiny cobbled streets
We sat beneath the shade for lunch
On the go again
Graffiti tiles
Very clever
Bougainvillea growing across the street
Church of Santa Casa da Misericórdia of Lagos
Medieval Castelo de Lagos
17th century fortress complex
Looking towards the marina
Ornate balconies and tiling
Black and white street graffiti
Fascinating
Seems like a great character
The marina bridge
Busy all day with various watercraft
Not a lot of space left
A jetski tour returning
Sitting in the shade with a cold drink
An interesting bicycle
Fabulous green tiles

Jul23

Amazing views

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Friday 23rd July 

Leaving Milfontes to travel south
Through Odeceixe, Bispo and Sagres 
Stopping at the western most point 
Amazing views, everyone says

Love you sweetheart 
Beloved Angel son 
xxxxx
Our first stop, Praia da Zambujeira
Blue seas
Great waves
Rocky cliffs
Bodyboarder heaven
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Mar
Compass
Overlooking the beach
All of us
Gary and I
Driving along, we came across a huge bison at Carvalhal
And an ostrich
Some zebra
Almost as tall as Luke
The windmill at Odeceixe, built around 1898
Narrow roads and steep hills
Windy up here
A large millstone
Great views from here
Praia de Odeceixe
Carrapateira
Along the coast of Aljezur
Near Praia da Zimbreirinha
Sitting below the Farol do Cabo de São Vicente
A scenic, rocky cape
São Vicente
Strange sea creatures
In the sculpture garden
The Cape is the southwesternmost point in mainland Europe
Praia da Mareta
At Sagres
A cold Sagres in hot Sagres
No breeze at all
The beach at Burgau
Clear waters
Jul22

South of the river

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Thursday 22nd July 

Another day on the beach 
This time south of the river 
A gentle breeze from the ocean  
Where the waves were so much bigger 

Thinking of you as always 
Moon and back 
Precious Angel son 
xxxxx
Walking to breakfast
Very warm this morning
Perfect blue skies
Looking towards Vila Nova de Milfontes
Bridge over the Río Mira
Luke and Ana
Well……
And…..
Hmmmm……
Looking good…..
Gary
Anchored yachts
Praia das Furnas
A pretty corner
Beer on the beach
Shaded from the sun
A perfect spot
Shore break
Be careful
Bat and ball again
Sparkly seas