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
Aug15

Hot and sunny

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Monday 15th August 

A hot and sunny day 
Wandering in the shade 
Up and down the waterway 
Such a boating parade 

Love you both so much 
Treasured sons 
xxxxx
Off to the ocean
A busy channel
A returning yacht
Outdoor dining
Our lunchtime stop
Blue skies for days
Aug12

So good

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Friday 12th August 

So good seeing Luke 
For dinner last night 
Today spent wandering 
Bathed in bright sunlight 
Marina boats and yachts 
Such a splendid sight 

Love you both so much 
Treasured sons 
xxxxx
Luke and I
Lagos marina
Plenty of watercraft
Garden display
Reflections
Morning coffee in the shade
Aug11

Leaving Faro

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Thursday 11th August 

On a train to Lagos 
Leaving Faro behind 
Finally seeing Luke 
It's him we're off to find 

Love you both so much 
My darling sons 
xxxxx
Early morning
Another coffee before catching the train
Pool and marina views
That’ll do
Aug10

Faro

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Wednesday 10th August 

We landed late last night 
An uneventful flight 
Faro is a delight 
The sun is shining bright 

Love you both so much 
Beloved sons 
xxxxx
Leaving Newquay
Over the Cornish Coast
Forest fires East of Lisbon
Morning coffee
Finding shade
Remains of a Moorish Wall in the old city
Storks build massive nests atop buildings
Bell Tower of a medieval church; Igreja de Santa Maria
The Arco da Vila
A cold beer in a rooftop bar
Views looking forward to the Marina
The Marina
Rooftop pool
Looking West
A splendid mosaic cobbled street
Walking around the marina
Becoming very warm
Many boats tied up
Aeroplanes coming in to land across the sea
The rooftop bar where we were
Seeking shade
Here’s a good spot
Aug9

It’s nearly time

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Tuesday 9th August 

It's nearly time 
Lock up and go 
Airport tonight 
Fly to Faro 
We're seeing Luke 
Be fun, I know 
Quick getaway 
Taking it slow 
Calm down and breathe 
In the sun's glow 

Love you both so much 
Beloved sons 
xxxxx
The putting green is looking very dry
An early morning stroll into town
Not too many people about
Porthmeor Central beginning to fill up
Low tide in the harbour
It’s very warm
Aug8

A breakfast beer

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Monday 8th August 

A breakfast beer 
Oh dear, oh dear! 
That's how he rolls 
Quite simple goals! 
We said goodbyes 
Away he flies! 
Edinburgh bound 
Festival sound! 

Love you both so much 
Treasured sons 
xxxxx
Brother and sister-in-law.
Kingsley had a beer for breakfast 😊, before flying off to Edinburgh for the Fringe Festival
Sunny St Ives this lunchtime
Quite busy along the harbour front
High tide