Morning market meanderings

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Saturday 20th April 

Morning market meanderings 
A bustling affair
Spices, honey, fish, and meat
Their aroma fills the air

Fruits, vegetables, handicrafts 
In vibrant array
Noise, colour, smells
In the market's display

A cacophony of activity
Throughout the busy throng
As vendors and buyers
Jostle and mingle along

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Fresh cut flowers
Salt and condiments
Many types of Tavira salt
Honey.. Mel do Algarve
Spices galore
Morning coffee
An outdoor market
Along by the river
Narrow cobbled streets
Pretty houses
A fancy building

Sitting by the beach

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Friday 19th April 

Sitting by the beach
In tranquil peace
Watching the waves
Their endless release

Warm sunshine
Kissing the sand
Listening to the tunes
Nothing is planned

The train chugs by
In its own song
We sit by the sea
Feeling we belong

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Catching the train to Barril Beach
The Anchor Cemetery
Breezy
Lunchtime
Lunchtime views
Barril Beach
Neatly kept gardens
Anchors
The choo choo train
Much better than walking
Floaty clouds
Early evening

Slow and lazy

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Thursday 18th April 

Slow and lazy
The day drifts by
Gently meandering
Beneath blue sky

Pavement café lunch
Quite leisurely
Sunshine's warmth
Time passes easily

Ice cream delicious
With flavours sweet
Savouring each drop
A delightful treat

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Río Gilão
Praça da República
Sunny and warm
Tasty ice cream
So many flavours
Templete de música
Jardim Público de Tavira
Well kept building

Angel’s trumpet

Happy birthday Luke

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Wednesday 17th April 

Happy birthday, Luke 
Thirty-seven today
Many happy returns
On this sunny day
May joy and laughter
Come your way
As you celebrate
Without delay
Another year
Blessings to convey
Here's to you
Hip, hip, hooray
Our son, so dear
Saúde we say!

Love you so much
Birthday Boy Luke
xxxxx
Santa Luzia
The birthday boy
Family drinks
The Black Pearl

Sunshine shimmering

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Tuesday 16th April 

Sunshine shimmering
In golden hue
Heat bearing down
The sky's clear blue
Hot breeze ruffling
The water's flow
Dusty cobbles
Where shadows grow

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Pretty bougainvillea
Very hot this morning
River Gilão
Holiday hats!
The Roman Bridge
High tide
Beneath an umbrella beside the pool

A change of location

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Monday 15th April 

A change of location
On to Tavira
A wide flowing river
In a pretty area
Beneath blue skies
We stroll along
In the warmth of the sun
Where we belong

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
From our balcony this morning
Quarteira
A lovely morning
Perfect
The view from our balcony this afternoon
Tavira
Cold drinks very welcome
River Gilão
Blue skies and palm trees
Pretty houses
The Roman Bridge
The bandstand
Tiled and cobbled paths
The ferry off to the beach

Sunshine on hot pavements

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Sunday 14th April 

Sunshine on hot pavements 
A shimmering heat
Slow meanderings 
Along dusty concrete

A walk to the marina
Where boat mast's sway
Lunch overlooking the water 
Quite a perfect day

Motor boats and yachts
Each vying for a space
Time spent people watching
In this picturesque place

Blue skies above
With clouds so few
Shady spot to stop
And take in the view

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
A very warm morning
Praia de Vilamoura
The Illustrious Navigator
Ancient and modern
Finding shade
A variety of expensive watercraft
A great spot for lunch
Cool drinkies
Frankie Angel Bear came too
The marina at Vilamoura
Very busy
Out for a Sunday motor
Packed in tight
Great views

Blue skies

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Saturday 13th April 

Blue skies stretch
Far and wide
Palm trees sway
With the tide
Endless beaches
Where sea meet sand
Breaking waves
Nature's grand

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Praia de Quarteira
High tides and big waves washed away the boardwalk
All of us
Forte Novo
Along the waterfront
Me
Monumento ao Pescador
A lunch stop for octopus
Relaxing in the shade by the pool

A stroll

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Friday 12th April 

A stroll along the waterfront
Warm sunshine on my face
Bars and restaurants, tempting
Rest a while, enjoy this place

Watching the world go by
Amidst the laughter and chatter 
Breathing in a tranquil moment
Dispel worries that don't matter

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
The view from our balcony
A tiled view of the marina
Over the dunes to the sea
Breezy and warm
On the balcony
A nice cold one
With prawn tacos
Along the Paseó
Sitting down for a large tub of ice cream

Escaping

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Thursday 11th April 

Escaping the storms and rain
Flying to Portugal again
Taking our seats on the plane
Soaring over rugged terrain
Escaping from the mundane
With so much to entertain
A glass of wine to obtain
Maybe a flute of champagne

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Leaving St Ives this morning