Aug25

Dona Ana

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Thursday 25th August 

The beach at Dona Ana
Was bathed in sunlight all day
Beneath a striped canopy
We watched the boats in the bay 
Perfect spot under blue skies
Where we decided to lay

Love you both so much 
Treasured sons 
xxxxx
Morning marina
Reflections
Grinch came too
Always with us
Praia de Dona Ana
Looking towards Ponta da Piedade
Shaded places
Spots for umbrellas
Separate from the shaded sunbeds
Views for days
Rock formations
Many types of watercraft passing by
Limestone rocks
Still busy at 6pm
Fabulous place
Sailing by
Golden reflections
Shady bus stop
Aug24

A smile in your dreams

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Wednesday 24th August 

A smile in your dreams 
Such contentedness 
All's good with the world 
Blissful happiness 

Love you both so much 
Beloved sons 
xxxxx
Marina reflections
By the pool
Strange fruit/seed pod of a tree by the pool
Still trying to find its name
Pool fountain
Carousel in town
Coloured fountains
The waterway
Pedestrian bridge
Sundown over the marina
Aug23

Paddle board

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Tuesday 23rd August 

Today was such fun 
On a stand up paddle board 
Luke the instructor 
Takes a photographic record 

Love you both so much 
Treasured sons 
xxxxx 





Lunch





With Luke 





At Duna Beach





A chilled place 





Very relaxing 





A little cloudy 





Suited up 





On the water 





Away we go 





Having fun





Sitting 





Not standing!! 





But our first time 😊

					


	

		


	
Aug22

	

											
A different beach

					
		

			
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Monday 22nd August 

Today we tried 
A different beach 
Walking distance 
Sunbeds for each 
Beneath the shade 
Happy souls screech 
Turquoise blue skies 
Within our reach 

Love you both so much 
Precious sons 
xxxxx 






Our first walk out to the beach this morning 





Checking out the sunbeds and umbrellas 





Looks perfect 





Lots of shade available 





Think we’ll come back here 





Sparkly seas 





Hopefully there’ll still be space when we’ve walked back to the hotel, collected beach stuff and some food 





So inviting 





Going for a paddle 





A brisk breeze





Windsurfing fun 





Our spot, still so warm at 6.30pm 





São Roque 





Street graffiti 










Old buildings near the beach 

					


	

		


	
Aug21

	

											
Benagil Caves

					
		

			
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Sunday 21st August 

A tourist boat trip 
To Benagil Caves 
Wonderful day out 
Flying over the waves 

Love you both so much 
Precious sons 
xxxxx 





A fabulous day





Exploring caves





Benagil Cave





Rock formations 





Windswept at 60 km/hr 





Arches





Caves





Beautiful colours





Secret grottos 





Azure blues





Crumbling limestone 















Swirls 





Opening out to secret beaches 





Exits to the sky 





A bridge of rock 





A face in the cliff 





Burnt orange colours 





Hues of blues 





He caught a fish! 





Spectacular 

					


	

		


	
Aug20

	

											
The sea’s within reach

					
		

			
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Saturday 20th August 

We missed the bus 
So stayed on the beach 
Still warm at seven 
The sea's within reach 

Love you both so much 
Treasured sons 
xxxxx 





Large catamaran departing 





Almost too hot in the town 





So off to the beach 





Meeting up with Luke 





Welcome shade and a breeze 





And of course, cold beers





A chilled Luke 





Gary tries the water





So warm at 7pm 





And the beach is very busy 





Splosh





A few good waves 





Us 

					


	

		


	
Aug19

	

											
Sunshine

					
		

			
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Friday 19th August 

Sunshine makes you smile 
Worries fly away 
Spending time with Luke 
The best kind of day 

Love you both so much 
Treasured sons 
xxxxx 





So still, so hot





A pretty, little fountain 





Mid morning temperature, and still climbing 





Slowly wandering 





To the top of the town 





Cooling cocktails 





Welcome shade 





Sharing good times 

					


	

		


	
Aug18

	

											
Cobblestone streets

					
		

			
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Thursday 18th August 

Leaving invisible footprints 
On narrow cobblestone streets 
Relentless, beating sun 
Trying to find shaded seats

Love you both so much 
Beloved sons 
xxxxx 





Morning coffee in the shade 





Looking back on the marina 





Morning exodus under the lifting bridge 





Used by many pedestrians 





Cheap and cheerful lunch! 





Cushty Cocktails 😄





Graffiti tiling 





Very clever 





The name tickled me 😉





No shade on this street 





House ruins 





A very colourful wall 





Boats returning from their day trip 

					


	

		


	
Aug17

	

											
Lunch on the cliff top

					
		

			
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Wednesday 17th August 

Lunch on the cliff top 
Overlooking the bay 
A fabulous few hours 
Whiling away the day 
Pleasant idle chatter 
Watching boats underway 

Love you both so much 
Precious sons 
xxxxx 





Early coffee at the marina 





Watching the tourist boats leave 





Forte da Ponta da Bandeira 





17th century fortress complex 





Drawbridge 





Built to protect the city from pirates 





Lunchtime views to Meia Praia 





Praia Estudiantes 





Praia da Batata 





Sheltered and hot





Many steps down to the sand 





So many boats out on the water 





A jet boat doing wheelies! 





A little windswept 





Canoes lined up for the next set of customers 





Hot, shiny cobbles 





Blue, blue skies 

					


	

		


	
Aug16

	

											
Portimão

					
		

			
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Tuesday 16th August 

Portimão 
Perambulating  

Praia da Rocha 
Captivating 

Long bus journey 
A little frustrating 

Strolling about 
Quite invigorating 

Love you both so much 
Treasured sons 
xxxxx 





Busy morning in Lagos 





A convoy of boats leaving the marina 





Lunchtime views in Portimão 





Praia da Marina de Portimão 





A few clouds, but very hot 





A canoe trip to see the caves and grottos. All being towed back in a long line. 





Praia da Rocha 





Farol da Praia da Rocha 





Long sandy beach





Praia da Rocha hotels 





Many enjoying the great weather 





Warm seas 





Large schooner in the Arade River 





Quite crowded 





Smile for the camera 





Bougainvillea 





At the top of Fortaleza de Santa Caterina 





Views across to Praia Grande 





The River Arade 





Praia da Rocha 





Me again 





And we’re back in Lagos 





Still very warm at 5pm