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
We have settled into a routine…. Morning coffee
Ready for the holiday
May 1st tomorrow
Ready for the ferry to the beach
Bougainvillea
Lunch stop in Santa Luzia
A little drizzle fills the air
Above a doorway
A pensive Luke
Luke and I
An intricate doorway
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
Praia da Barra
Farol de Tavir Molhe Oeste
Ilha de Tavira
Shady
Very quiet today
Lunchtime refreshments
Back on the ferry
Fishing boats
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
Gigabombos!
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

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
Darker skies this morning
Looks quite threatening
Morning coffee with a little drizzle
Municipal building
Câmara Municipal de Tavira
Río Gilão
Low tide
Beside the river
Becoming brighter
The Roman Bridge
A little sunshine warmth
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
Off on our morning walk
A neat doorway
A little cloudy first thing
Painted tiles
Woven goods
Wood carvings
Colourful leather shoes
Many Artisan stalls
A lunchtime stop
Blue skies
The ferry to the beach
Sunshine smiles
Such a great afternoon
Monumento aos Combatentes da Grande Guerra em Tavira
Río Gilão
Municipal Council of Tavira
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.
The central square in Tavira
Another stop, for ice cream this time!
Traditional Portuguese musicians
The gardens
Gary and I
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
We took the ferry to Ilha de Tavira
Quiet
A perfect place
Finding shade
Gary goes paddling
Gary and I
Moi
Gentle waves, little wind
Looking back up the beach
A sun dog
Beach bar cheers
The Sunshine Bar
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
Monte Gordo this morning
In the shade
A pretty beach bar
Colourful seating
A friendly welcome
Bar Baiuca da Milay
Enjoying the warmth
Pretty beaches
Along the boardwalk
Lunchtime stop
We like it here
Praia de Monte Gordo
Blue skies, blue seas
Fishermen’s floats
A working beach area for the fishermen
Pots, nets and fishing equipment
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
Waiting for the ferry
Moi
Quiet and peaceful
Blue skies stretching forever
A little breezy
Shade available to all
I could stay here….
Gary and I
Paddling
Walking back
A recycled sculpture
Cheers!
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
Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal
Centro Cultural António Aleixo
The main pedestrian street
Walking towards the marina
Along the promenade
Fountains
Guadiana International Bridge
On the ferry
Ayamonte, Spain
Ayamonte a la Inmaculada Concepción
Beautiful blue skies
Wonderful seating areas
Me again
Finding somewhere to eat
Luke and Talita, Gary and I
We like Ayamonte
Colourful gardens
Pretty squares
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de las Angustias
Beside Ayamonte marina
Our ferry coming over from VRSA
Watching the wake
Praça Marquês de Pombal, VRSA