Tavira Island A ferry ride away Lazing on sun loungers Watching the world at play Beneath blue skies And the sun's warm embrace Tumbling ocean waves Such a beautiful place
Gentle guitar music Wafts along the breeze And shaded under a canopy Where all worries are eased A perfect, peaceful day By the sea's gentle swell In this haven of serenity Where worries do not dwell
Love you so much Treasured sons Beloved Mum xxxxx
Beneath the sun shade Lovely and quiet Gary and I Not many here today Only a few in the sea (we did have a swim!) SplishIncoming tide A recycling sculpture LunchBeach walks Lazy days Peace Pretty shells Ferry ride back to Tavira Passing many watercraft
Santa Luzia wandering Along the water side Sparkling waters shimmer On an incoming tide Bobbing boats dance To the sun's radiant song In this picturesque moment Where our hearts belong
Love you so much Treasured sons Beloved Mum xxxxx
Beside the waterway Many bobbing boats The octopus restaurant Ferry to the islands Drinkies Weather vane on top of the church Blue and white buildings everywhere In the shade Beautiful house tiles Igreja de Santa Luzia Luke and I My boy Good to see him again
Walking, wandering, strolling In the sunshine's embrace By the Old Roman Bridge In this gorgeous, serene place Lunch beside the river Where memories accrue A glass of wine, or two With a view that'll outdo In the warmth of Portugal Where moments unfold Letting life's simple pleasures Grow as precious as gold
Love you so much Treasured sons Beloved Mum xxxxx
Balcony, doors and pretty flowers Sunny and warm Colourful buildings The ‘other’ side of the river Many bars and restaurants The Roman Bridge in Tavira Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda ou de São Paulo A facade, with nothing behind the window openings! Wondering what’s behind the doors….. Monumento a Dom Marcelino FrancoBeside the River Gilão Portuguese pottery Our lunchtime spot A drink, or two…. Very pleasant, and not too busy Mixed salad Frankie Angel Bear came for lunch too Bougainvillea The Roman Bridge Beautiful hibiscus A very warm afternoon Back at the hotel
It's time again And off we go Flying away To sunny Faro
Love you so much Treasured sons Beloved Mum xxxxx
St Ives this morning A pretty afternoon On the way to the airport Pretty sunset Rounding towards the runway Up, up and away Cruising towards the Algarve VilamouraQuarteira, towards Faro
Aeroplanes Leaving trails across the sky Sending kisses And good wishes up so high Flying away Perhaps on holiday's delight Chasing dreams In the day or tranquil night
Love you so much Precious sons Beloved Mum xxxxx
Vapour trails seen from the front door this morning St Ives this morning Summer blues in the harbour
Breathing in fragrance The salty scented air A moment of peace A pause somewhere As whispers of zephyrs Sigh secrets untold And flutter through leaves With stories of old
Love you so much Treasured sons Beloved Mum Dearest Father
St Ives this morning Porthmeor Beach this afternoon A kiss in the sky Low tide in the harbour My father, ‘Hank’, and I. Missing our fun and laughter. The adventures and escapades. 4.2.1932 – 5.10.2009 Hank’s yacht, Rum Raisin in Riddell’s Bay, Bermuda, 1994
In every dawn A chance for life's new start A hope, a dream A beat within the heart Moments of calm Like whispers in the breeze When troubles fade And worries find release
Love you so much Beloved sons Treasured Mum xxxxx
A very sunny day Not too many on Porthmeor Beach Lifeguards are still looking after the surfers Smeaton’s Pier Harbour reflections