Everywhere

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Monday 28th August 

Everywhere I am
Your presence fills the air
In whispers of the wind
I feel you there

Everywhere I know
You're my guiding light
In the darkest of days
You're my beacon bright

Everywhere I journey
You're my faithful friend
In each step I take
Our love will transcend

Everywhere I breathe
A shimmer of your grace
In the morning's golden rays
Your smile I do trace

Everywhere I turn
You're my constant muse
In the joyful laughter
My heart does enthuse

Everywhere I look
I know you're close someplace
In every breath I take
Your love I embrace

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Looking over the rooftops to the Chapel on the Island
A busy Bank Holiday Monday
Still quite breezy and cool
High tide in the harbour
Looking towards the Lifeboat House
Kitty’s Corner
Busy on the slipway

Dance of shadows

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Sunday 27th August 

In the dance of shadows
And of light
I glimpse fragments of dreams
Taking flight
Each memory a thread
Woven in grace
In the tapestry of time
They seek their place

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
A grey morning
Misty drizzle = Cornish mizzle
Lots more people wearing more clothes today!
Fun still to be had in the waves
Grey skies
Calm in the harbour
Not so many on the beach today
Two lone paddle boarders

Amidst thoughts that drift

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Saturday 26th August 

Amidst thoughts that drift 
Wistful and free
Moments of calm
In a gentle sea
Through valleys and peaks
The journey unfolds
Seeking the warmth
That life beholds

Love you so much
Beloved sons
Treasured Mum
xxxxx
Porthmeor Beach this afternoon
A little cooler than yesterday
Fun in the waves
Man’s Head
The harbour
Busy at high tide
Self drive boats

Sunshine and showers

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Friday 25th August 

Sunshine and showers
Blue skies and rain
Changeable weather
Bank Holiday again
Planning days out
Keeping children sane
Ice cream and pasties
A little weight gain
Such holiday fun
Really can't complain

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Man’s Head
Quite busy on Porthmeor Beach
Passing rain showers don’t dampen the beach goers
Good waves today
Lifeguard duty
Harbour clouds

Cast away doubt

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Thursday 24th August 

Cast away doubt
Let go of the frown
Onwards and upwards
No looking down
Better days await
Like rays of sun
Embracing the path
The battles won

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

As the sun climbs

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Wednesday 23rd 

As the sun climbs
With golden blaze
Seeking the warmth
In its resplendent rays
Under those blue skies
With warm skin aglow
The sunshine smiles
On the flowers that grow

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Quite warm in St Ives this morning

Early morning start

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Tuesday 22nd August 

Early morning start
Flying home today
High above the clouds
And the Bay of Biscay

The garden needs a tidy
There's washing to be done
The holiday is over
But there'll be another one

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Climbing above the salt marshes
Olhão
Olhão’s marina
Fluffy clouds
Land’s End, Cornwall
Penzance
St Ives Bay
The A30
Driving home

Home soon

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Monday 21st August 

Tavira this morning
Santa Luzia in the afternoon
Faro later on
We'll be home soon
Flying tomorrow
Over salt marsh lagoon
But we'll be back
Singing a holiday tune

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Tavira street
So very hot this morning
Santa Luzia this afternoon
Low tide in the waterway
Bunting across the square
Alentejo tiles
Luke
More tiles on houses
Lunchtime
Sardines
Luke and Gary
So many different tiles
Luke and I

Beach again

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Sunday 20th August 

Beach again
Perfect spot
Sun loungers
It's quite hot
In the sea
Sailing yacht
Cooling down
Like as not
Use sunscreen
Takes a lot
Can't just say
I forgot

Love you so much
Precious sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Sunday on the beach
Quiet to begin with
Shaded spot for an ice cream
Comfy
Relaxing
Now in the sea
So very clear
In need of a cool down
The beach is quiet in front of our sun loungers
Could stay here for a long time
Ferry ride back…. Flamingoes
Vapour trail and shadow
Back in Tavira

Olhão

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Saturday 19th August 

Around Tavira
Walking this morning
Then to Olhão
In the early evening
Sudden power cuts
Down the street
Restaurants closed
Nothing to eat

Love you so much
Treasured sons
Beloved Mum
xxxxx
Tavira town this morning
Across the river
Río Gilão
Hibiscus
Elevenses
Low tide shows poorly constructed balconies!
Street cafés
Plaque
Olhão
For cold drinks
Luke and Talita
Along the waterway
Sculpture
A fig tree grows in the sea wall
Luke and Talita
Play park
The marina