Winds of change

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Thursday 26th October 

The winds of change blow
The seasons transform
Within us, the strength
To weather the storm
Live the life now
With purpose and grace
Every step forward
A new breath to embrace

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
A faint rainbow touching the Island

Back in a routine

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Wednesday 25

Back in a routine
Much to wash and clean
This life has its rhythm
And I've made my decision
To be able to travel
Watch adventures unravel

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
A few bright spots appearing

A very early flight

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Tuesday 24th October 

A very early flight
Taking off, dark as night
Soon sunrise, golden light
Beautiful morning sight

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Up, up and away, leaving Portugal behind….
Sunrise glow
High above the clouds
Falmouth
The south coast of Cornwall
The A30
Saying hello 💖

Off we go

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Monday 23rd 

Off we go
To Faro
Flying home
Tomorrow

Love you so much
Beloved sons
Treasured Mum
xxxxx
Dull and rainy this morning
Praça da República, Tavira
Not too many people around
Jardim Público de Tavira
River Gilão was very brown after the storm yesterday
Gary and I
Blue skies and clouds
The tourist train is empty
Three of us in Santa Luzia
Gary and Luke
Luke and I
Santa Luzia
Luke and I again
Sunset drinks
The sun is going down….

Rainy days

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Sunday 22nd October 

Rainy days and Sundays
Sitting in dry cafés

Watching the wind and rain
With a look of disdain

Hot coffee and toasties
So good for times like these

We bought an umbrella
Protects from the weather

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Sheltering from the rain
We had the last table available
Walking in the pouring rain
The bougainvillea still looks amazing
So, so very windy
So much poolside furniture ended up in the water!
Oh dear!
And then there were blue skies, but lots of flooding

Saturday

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Saturday 20th October 

Saturday
Saunterings
Waterway
Wanderings

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
A bright sunny morning
Café stop
Gardens by the river
Gary and I
Bandstand
Pedestrian bridge
Birds of Paradise
River Gilão
Us again
It’s all water under the Roman Bridge
The ferry leaves for the Island

Beach again

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Friday 20th October 

Off to the beach again
A mix of sun and clouds
Just enjoying the warmth
Relaxing away from crowds
On the ferry ride back
Breathing in the sea air
Living life peacefully
Happy, without a care 

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Leaving Tavira this morning
A little cloudy, but warm
A very quiet spot
Time for lunch
Sunshine
Sunny day
Frankie Angel Bear came too
Silver linings
Back on the ferry
Windy
High tide in Tavira
Back along the water front

A big black cloud

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Thursday 19th October 

This mask I wear
So you can't see
The pain inside
The real me

Hidden from view
The anxiety
Innermost thoughts
Are quite beastly

A phone consult
At nine thirty
Procedure prep
A priority

The next few weeks
Appointment spree
Just checking in
With oncology

Out of the blue
Colonoscopy
A CT scan
Dermatology

It bubbles up
Scanxiety
Then the waiting
Results to me

Thus, in my head
Not so carefree
A big black cloud
Hangs heavily

Not all is as
It should be
A rollercoaster
Emotionally

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Very strong gusts of wind
Blew the sunloungers into the pool
Floating well!
Río Gilão
Interesting building
Dark clouds above the river
Church, Castle and Camera Obscura
Colourful cornice

We’re on the beach again

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Wednesday 18th October 

We're on the beach again
When it begins to rain
Beneath our large umbrella
We wait for better weather
Some big dark clouds
Chase away the crowds
The rest of the afternoon
Passed by with a sunny tune

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Quite a nice morning leaving the mainland
Pedestrian bridge, with the Roman Bridge behind
A crane stomping through the mud at low tide
A pleasant start, but a little windy
Warm and muggy
Not many people about
Very dark clouds moving our way
There was a bit of rain, many left the beach…. But then blue skies returned
A walk and a paddle
Lovely colours
No footprints……
Time for some lunch
Cheers
Beach bar vibes
Back in Tavira
The ferry turns around and takes a few people to the island

A little morning rain

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Tuesday 17th October 

A little morning rain
Then the sun came out again
Meandering up and down
Around this ancient town

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Threatening clouds
Us
Colourful tree, but trunk and branches covered with spikes
Morning coffee
Tiled image at the train station
Train on the way to Tavira station
River Gilão
Narrow street

Lunch beside the river
Roman Bridge
Windy
Our spot beside the river
Off to Santa Luzia to see Luke
Really dark clouds coming our way
Heavy rain for a few minutes