Ilha de Tavira

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Tuesday 27th August 

Ilha de Tavira
Beautiful soft white sand
We stroll along the shoreline
Barefoot, hand in hand

Then a refreshing dip
In waters cool and clear
Jumping waves together
In joy that knows no fear

Love you so much
Beloved sons
Treasured Mum
xxxxx

Historic town

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Monday 26th August 

In this historic town
On a cobbled street
The sun beats down
With shimmering heat

There's a pavement cafe
With a welcome seat
Where many locals
Would come to meet

It's time for a break
Coffee and sweet treat
Shade from the parasol
The morning's complete

Love you so much
Beloved sons
Treasured Mum
xxxxx
River Gilāo
Tavira’s Roman Bridge
Gary and I
A sweltering morning
Low tide, crumbling steps
Finding shade
Our morning coffee stop
Busy streets
Coffee and almond cookies
Jardim da Alagoa
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda ou de São Paulo
Câmara Municipal de Tavira
Rua António Cabreira
Pavement cafés
Praça da República
Cobbled passageway
In need of shade….
And a cold beer…..
So many interesting streets
Bougainvillea growing up the walls of houses

Beneath the shade

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Sunday 25th August 

Beneath the shade of leafy trees
A poolside bar with gentle ease
Serving cold drinks, iced and bright
A haven in the summer light

The chatter blends with nature's song
As hours drift so sweet and long
In this cool retreat, we find our peace
Family togetherness will never cease

Love you so much
Precious sons
Treasured Mum
xxxxx
Morning coffee
Tavira
A resort in Santa Luzia
Luke and Talita

Cacela Velha

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Saturday 24th August 

Cacela Velha
A pretty tidal beach
Long walks across wet sand
A perfect spot to reach

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Cacela Velha
A long walk to the dry sand and the sea
Down many, many steps
Luke Talita
Lunch at Praia de Altura
Clube Náutico de Tavira

Luke’s place

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Friday 23rd August 

Luke's place
Mangoes growing
Frango cooking
Warm breeze blowing

Shady terrace
A peaceful retreat
Where simple joys
And family meet

The scent of spice
The sun's soft grace
All feels right
At Luke's place

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx

Tavira

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Thursday 22nd August

And now we're in Tavira
In a place that we love
Where cobblestone streets
Meet skies up above

The river flows gently
Through the heart of the town
With ancient bridges
And buildings worn down

Every corner whispers
Of history's embrace
In Tavira's charm
We find our own space

Love you so much
Precious sons
Treasured Mum
Morning coffee in Faro
A shaded square
Luke’s mango tree
Luke in Santa Luzia
Santa Luzia
Luke
Camouflaged into the Portuguese tiles!
Gary and I
Lunch stop in Santa Luzia where Luke lives
Pretty boats
Bougainvillea
Gary and I
Santa Luzia
Tavira
Tavira waterfront
Super high tide floods the roads alongside the River Gilāo
Tavira Island Ferry
Luke and Gary
River Gilão

Faro Praia

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Wednesday 21st August 

Catching the midday ferry
Wending through islands steadily 
A way out to Faro Praia
And the ocean's sparkling sea

Waves that glisten azure blue
Mesmerising with gentle sway
Breezes that blow salt and tide
On this fine and perfect day

Far from shore yet close to dreams
Eyes closed but aware of sounds
A soporific state to be
Relaxation knows no bounds

Love you so much
Precious sons
Treasured Mum
xxxxx

All feels right

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Tuesday 20th August 

Azure skies
Hot pavements glow
Street cafes and bars
Where cool breezes flow

Laughter mingles
With the clink of glass
As Algarve days
So gently pass

Sun-drenched moments
Lazy, bright
In this paradise
All feels right

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx

Faro

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Monday 19th August 

It's time to leave Quarteira
Traveling east to Faro
The ancient streets await
With stories yet to know

So onward to the horizon
Where new adventures lie
Quarteira in the rearview
Beneath the Algarve sky

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx

A sand scorched walk

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Sunday 18th August 

A sand-scorched walk
To the water's edge
Where waves invite
And coolness does pledge

The sun above blazes
But here, I slip
Into the sea’s depth
For a refreshing dip

The gentle waves soothe
As heat fades away
In the ocean’s hold
I could float all day

Love you so much
Precious sons
Treasured Mum
xxxxx