Monthly Archives: April 2023

Warm sunshine

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Warm sunshine on my face
Toes in the sea, perfect place
The salty breeze and endless blue
A memory to cherish anew

Breaking waves roll gently in
A symphony of peace within
And in this moment, I can see
Nowhere else I'd rather be

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Praia da Rocha this morning
Huge expanse of sand
Not too many tourists around
Enjoying the shade
Luke and I
A drive round to Ferragudo
A pretty fishing town
So many restaurants in the square
Beneath beautiful blue skies
Narrow streets and gift shops
A quieter stop for lunch
Tuna tataki
Carpaccio
A stroll after lunch
Luke and Talita
Gary and I
Toes in the sea
Towards the castle
Luke goes for a dip
Castelo de S João do Arade
So clear
No entry up the steps
Back through the narrow streets
Looking back on the town
Ferragudo Sauda-Vos

Sunshine

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Wednesday 19th April 

Sunshine on one's face
New adventures to embrace
In a land quite different
Sights and sounds, magnificent

New scenery to behold
Travelling never becomes old
The wonders of this place
Enjoyed at a much slower pace

The food is fresh and new
Eaten beneath skies of blue
Different culture all around
New experiences abound

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Looking over Lagos marina
Reflections
Morning smoothies
Forte da Ponta da Bandeira
Fortress complex from the 17th century
Drawbridge
Protecting the city from pirates
Sitting watching the waves
A big swell battering the back of the fort
High plumes of spray
A little breezy, but so warm
Another big wave
Very noisy too
A Sunseeker leaving the marina
A good looking yacht coming into the marina
Greek salad, and burger and fries

Sunset

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Tuesday 18th April 

As the sun begins to set
The sky turns shades of gold
I sit by the water's edge
With an ice cold beer to hold

The waves are gently lapping
Against the sandy shore
The breeze is warm and soothing
The day ends in splendour

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Children’s carousel
Praça de Gil Eames
The green tiled house
Praça Luís de Camões
The Esplanade
Market stalls selling cork goods
Waves hitting the lighthouse
Rua Silva Lopes
Brilliant graffiti tiling
Restaurant wall graffiti
Gary and I
Back to the marina
Sagres
Praia da Mareta
Drinks in the shade
Good surf
Giant agave
Praia do Tonel
High cliffs above the ocean
Strong surf running
Stacking stones
Fortaleza de Sagres
Small village, in ghd middle of nowhere, Pedralva
To find a perfect restaurant
Quirky setting
Fabulous location
Pizza Pazza

Cerulean skies

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Monday 17th April 

Cerulean skies
How they gleam
Warm sunshine
A blissful dream
Relaxing times
So calm and still
Deep breathes
Quite tranquil

Welcome sighs
As worries fade
Gentle moments
In the shade
Nature's beauty
All around
Joyful hearts
With peace profound

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Faro this morning
So very warm
The marina
Gary and I
I ❤️ Faro
Cobbled streets for morning coffee
Two and a half hours on a bus to Lagos (the trains were on strike!)
Lagos marina
Our view
A variety of watercraft
And…. We meet up with Luke and Talita. It’s Luke’s birthday today 🎂
Happy days
Walking back to the hotel
Our sunset view

Holiday

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Sunday 16th April 

The time has come to take a break
Leaving behind the daily grind
Heading towards a sunny place
Where peace and calm are what we'll find

We're off on holiday, at last
To bask in warmth and soak up rays
Blue skies above and sands so vast
We'll spend our time in leisurely ways

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
A bit brighter today.

Talking of dreams

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Saturday 15th April 

Talking of dreams and future plans
Of all the things we hoped to be
Of love that lasts and never ends
Now confined to our memory

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Sunny St Ives this morning

You are a star

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Friday 14th April 

You are a star
That shines so bright
A precious soul
That took flight
But even though
No longer here
Your spirit remains
Forever near

Love you so much
Beloved sons
Treasured Mum
xxxxx

Falling apart

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Thursday 13th April 

Son in heaven, tranquility provides
A place where love and peace collides
Heart aches with my memories of you
Keeping them alive, that's what I'll do

Missing you more than words can say
Cherishing you each and every day
Holding you close within my heart
Keeping those memories from falling apart

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Cold and rainy this morning
On the way to Truro
Truro Cathedral and River

Endless laughter

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Wednesday 12th April 

Endless laughter
Echoes in my mind
Smiles so pure
So loving, so kind
Memories we shared
So precious, so true
Will always live on
As I think of you

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
So very blustery today

Skin check time

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Tuesday 11th April 

Skin check time, appointment set
Dermatology, I can't forget
The anxious feeling starts to rise
As I prepare for the doctor's eyes

I know it's important to be checked
To remove anything that's suspect
But still my nerves begin to fray
As we drive to the clinic today

Finally, it's my turn to go in
And then the scrutiny does begin
Examining my skin from head to toe
Then saying 'all's good, don't you know'

Relief washes over me like a wave
Knowing my skin's fine, my health to save
Skin check time, appointment done
My anxiety fades, and I can move on

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx