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Time is fleeting…
Dear reader, you might be wondering where I’ve been hiding. I’ve actually been experiencing as much of life in the Algarve as I am able. Editing photos and blogging sort of fell off the table! In any case, Tuesday March 22, I had the opportunity to travel to Portimão courtesy of Marc and Randy. It’s…
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After the rain showers, out came the flowers.
Sunday was a wonderfully wet day -a downpour of rain, thunder and some wind. Monday, the cloud cover began to break up and I took the risk to head out toward Bordeira. It rained a wee bit but not enough to make me uncomfortably wet. One of the gravel roads I followed trickled down to…
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Marketing in the morning
Saturday morning four us off to shop and people watch at the indoor/outdoor market in Olhão. It was a bright sunny day with enough of a breeze to keep the flies away” The crowds were out and the vendors were doing a brisk trade. During the afternoon, I headed out on a hike in an…
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Of Parks, Sunshine, Wind and Sea
Friday March 18 and Saturday March 19 were days spent in anticipation of what the murky weather warnings for Sunday would bring. Friday afternoon, Randy invited me on a spontaneous walk through an urban park near Olhão. There were birds everywhere including hoopoes that were very shy so don’t appear in any photos. There was…
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Clay rain, sand filled fog
On Wednesday March 16, the weather was cloudy and overcast. There was rain in the early morning and when I ventured out on a walk around the village outskirts in the afternoon, there was a strange, brownish gloom in the air. The air is heavy with the scent of orange blossoms. I wish it were…
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Barranco do Velho hike & green lavender
Thursday March 17 was our day for a hike in the Barranco do Velho situated north of Estoi. It’s an area known for lavender, in particular, green lavender. Coincidentally, it’s St. Patrick’s Day, so appropriate in that regard. So, Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! This was a repeat hike for all of us, Randy, Patricia,…
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Faro and oceanside hike
Sunday evening and Monday morning were somewhat wet and cloudy. The weather cleared off enough that Randy, Laurie and myself headed off to the boardwalk behind Faro airport that leads to the beach. There have been sections added to the board walk since my last foray into this area and it makes the hike/walk a…
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Orchids, Markets & Ocean
The days are speeding by and suddenly the month of March is nearly half gone! The weather has been a mix of sun, rain and wind and the overall effect is a wonderful lushness as plants and flowers burst forth. There seems to be an abundance the Naked Man and other orchids, this year. I…
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Another adventure in the Algarve
The Rocha da Pena is located about 45 minutes by car north and west of Estoi. Our hiking adventure required some advance planning as we decided to take our own individual picnic lunches with us. Thursday was a perfect day for our party of six: Randy, Patricia, Laurie, Gary, Morgaine and myself. Marc elected to…
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Weekends come and as good weekends go, it left…
Three days have literally melted away in a blur of rain, sunshine and a bit of a breeze scented with orange blossoms. Absolutely nothing to complain about! First off, if you haven’t noticed, my blog has a new logo, thanks to my talented friend and graphic artist, Mahmood Reza Jafari. He lives in Tehran and…
Five Feet, Nine Inches Above Ground 