Category Archives: Musings

Quiet

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Saturday 4th May 

In the quiet of night
Where stars gleam
In the whispers of the soul
Where hopes scheme

Maybe, perhaps
Imagine, discover
In the depths of the heart
Where dreams uncover

Love you so much
Precious sons
Treasured Mum
xxxxx
Sunny skies again

Corridors of time

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Friday 3rd May

Through corridors of time
We silently roam
In the assorted memories
Where hearts find home
Though those days are gone
They forever remain
In the gentle whispers
Where love does sustain

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Dearest Mum
xxxxx
A sunny St Ives this morning

Landing early this morning

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Thursday 2nd May 

Landing early this morning
In dense fog and pouring rain
Quite a shock to the system
Need to go on holiday again!
A slow drive home in traffic
Safely back, shouldn't complain
Now to unpack, sort things out
And tidiness to maintain

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Saying goodbye to Luke and Talita yesterday
Our plane, over an hour delayed
The Algarve looking sparkly
It was touch and go whether we would land or be diverted elsewhere. So very foggy.
Our drive home soon was brightened by blue skies
The “Nearly There Trees”
The A30….. But it did come to a standstill later

Nearly

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Wednesday 1st May 

It's nearly time to fly
We have to say "Goodbye"
It's been a blast
But gone too fast
Until next time; big sigh

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Roman Bridge
Tavira
Pretty buildings
Cobbled streets
Gary and I
Narrow streets
Bougainvillea
Lunch in Santa Luzia
Pretty afternoon
Sunshine
Gary and I, Luke and Talita

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