Jakesprinter’s Surroundings look beautiful this week, as he lounges on the shore and waves to a passing boat. Often enough I, too, sit with a beautiful vista before me.
Fountains playing in Lagos
Lagos fortress and old harbour
Taking to the sea, beneath Ponte da Piedade
And returning, surrounded by stacks
Boats on Tavira Island
And trees
And the setting sun
But today I’m feeling sad for all those people whose surroundings are miserable. People whose homes have been damaged by flood and fire, from Hurricane Sandy and all of nature’s extremes. People who live in poverty. People throughout the world who are confined by harsh leaders, or are victimised for their differences. People who in this time of financial squeeze are struggling to maintain a grip on their surroundings.
And of course, on this, Remembrance Sunday, I’m feeling sad for those who risk their lives for us daily, often in grim surroundings. My thoughts are with those whose surroundings are so much less desirable than my own.
Thanks, Jake, for this opportunity to share my good fortune. Lest we forget.
restlessjo 
Great set of beautiful photos from Portugal.
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Thanks so much, Sartenada. I’m newly returned from Tavira and dedicating the next few days to “catch up” so see you soon. 🙂
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Ah, Tavira! i would be happy with a week in these surroundings every year 🙂
But yes, even without these surroundings to gaze at, not a day goes by without my giving thanks for my good fortune. I have always maintained it is a fine line, an accident of birth that decides the lottery of life. Sobering thought.
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Absolutely! Three cheers for my resourceful Polish Dad.
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Indeed 🙂
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Wow! Tavira Island looks so beautiful. Such a relaxing place to be 🙂
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It’s lovely, and I especially like it early and late in the year when it’s almost deserted.
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