Tag: travel
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Kilkenny
Thursday July 25, 2024 The train trip from Dublin was very pleasant. I had an interesting chat about Ireland with a lovely couple from Dublin who were escaping to the smaller city for a bit of a break. Now that I have been here for several days, I understand why. It is absolutely beautiful, very…
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An Irish Adventure Begins
Dublin Thursday July 25, 2024 For reasons that can only be imagined and because of a life-long desire to visit the Emerald Isle, I decided to enrol in the summer Irish Harp School held every year in Kilkenny at the end of July. I also decided this would be a good moment to return to…
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Paddle your own kayak
Kayaking is an activity I really do enjoy. It must be said, however, that my kayaking experience, until Wednesday February 7, was limited to fresh water inland rivers in southwestern Ontario and western Québec. My Quinta neighbours, Guido and Karine invited me to join their hiking group in a kayaking adventure organized by Kim. Our…
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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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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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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 