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The Fuseta Salt Flats & Beach
Invitations to hike are always appreciated and when Randy suggested a walk through the Fuseta salt flats east of that town and out to the beach on Wednesday Jan 31, there was no hesitation on my part. It’s one of the few places in the Algarve where the surface is flat, at sea level, with…
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We’ve been here before!
This is one of several hikes that have become a favourite. First off, it’s not too long, secondly, it’s relatively easy and thirdly, with seasonal changes and because of location, there’s always something new to see. So, Tuesday, January 30, the usual suspects, Randy, Marc, Pat, Gary, and myself and Jackson met up at the…
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The Cerro do Guilhim Challenge
As many of you know, I have a substantial fear of heights and that can be seriously tested on a regular basis in the Algarve. On Monday January 29, I decided to bite the bullet, metaphorically speaking, and explore Cerro do Guilhuim, a small mountain to the west of Estoi. From a distance, it looks…
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As time flies…
Almond blossoms like snow It’s hard to believe, but January will soon be over. Here in my little corner of the Algarve, the almond trees are in full bloom and the air is filled with their intoxicating scent and pollen. The bees are very busy! To close out the week, here are some images from…
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From the mountains to the sea…
Catching up might be difficult since it’s been a week since I’ve posted. However, we Have had a week of sunshine, blue skies, warm temperatures and lovely breezes. Here are a few highlights: Walking the Ludo Trail in the Ria Formosa – Monday 22 Jan Castelo de Paderne Hike On Tuesday Jan 23, Randy, Karim,…
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A Great Tit in the Pousada Park
From Wednesday to Friday, January 17 to 19, has been a constant game of avoiding rain squalls and thunderstorms. Not totally unusual for this time of year in the Algarve and the water is desperately needed to replenish seriously depleted reservoirs. It does, however, hamper hiking in a serious way. Trails become muddy and very…
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Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo
Invitations to participate in a variation on a theme are always welcome. In this case, my neighbours at the Quinta, Karim and Guido, invited me to join their weekly hiking group on Tuesday Jan 16 for an 8 km trek starting in Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo.It was a group of about 10 or…
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Monday marks my first week in the Algarve
Mountain climbing, again! This time, not so high and they provided concrete stairs for part of the upward climb. It was the usual suspects that gathered at the trail head of Cerro da Cabeça outside of Moncaraphaco. It’s not as high as Sao Miguel and further east. Randy, Harald, Patricia and Gary, myself and Jackson…
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Sunday, Sunday…
It was my first Sunday in the Algarve this year, January 14. Being the third weekend of the month, it was gypsy market time in Estoi at the local fairground. We all met up, Randy, Marc, Harald, Bela, Patricia, and Gary at various points in the morning to attend the event. It’s a colourful, loud,…
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Climb Every Mountain…and try to keep your feet dry!
Friday January 12, 2024 dawned grey and cloudy with a bit of a nippy breeze. Our destination was the top of Cerro de São Miguel, 411 metres above sea level. The hikers were Randy, Harald, myself and Jackson, of course. Harald and Randy have been hiking buddies in the Algarve for a number of years.…
Five Feet, Nine Inches Above Ground
A personal point of view…
Five Feet, Nine Inches Above Ground 