Jakesprinter is celebrating Hope with his Sunday Post this week. Newly returned from the Algarve, I’m afraid my hope is very selfish- that my dream of retirement in this beautiful place might not be too far off.
Some day I’d love to have a tile-fronted home
With maybe a door and windows like these
A tessoura roof and trim would be pretty
With a little roof garden
Of course, a little TLC might be in order
I love the blue tiles, but maybe brown could be good.
And wouldn’t a lacy balcony be just perfect?
Then there’s the joy of chimney pots
I could have such fun!
I’d have wonderful flowers in my garden
But one thing is always certain- I’d have to be close to boats and the sea
Thank you, Jake. I may be home again, but the hope is still very much alive. I’m looking forward to seeing what everyone else is hoping for this week, so join me over on Jake’s page? You won’t be sorry.
Just click on the flying dragon or the link.
restlessjo 
The tiles are beautiful and I hope you get everything you wish for 🙂
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Thanks, Maggie. I’m just back from my daughter’s wedding and watching the Departures Board for her Venice flight online. Life’s pretty good.
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living there would be a pleasant daily dream
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I’m working towards it- someday it might happen, and till then there’s plenty to enjoy.
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My wish is that YOUR dream comes true, Jo! And then I will come visit you for it simply looks divine through your pictures. Lovely post.
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Thanks, Tahira. Dreaming, hoping, finger crossing- I’m trying everything!
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It sounds like a very pretty little house. 🙂
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I keep looking, Elaine. Sorry I missed you last week- it’s been busy.
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Those pictures show how beautiful it would be to live in Portugal. I hope it happens for you!
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Thanks, Meg. I’ve had so many good wishes. I’ll keep dreaming but soon I’m going to have to make it happen.
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I hope your dream comes true!
It really does look a beautiful place to retire to 🙂
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Thanks, Vicky. When we bought our house I thought we’d be there by now, but life doesn’t always work out the way you hope. I still can’t claim to have a miserable existence though, can I?
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Beautiful interpretation Jo,Great choices of images and design …..
Thanks for sharing my friend 🙂
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Thank you, Jake, for providing the theme. I couldn’t wait to post some photos now I’m home again.
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Oh the tiles and those balconies would make anyone dream! Hope yours come true Jo 🙂
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Thanks, Madhu. I’m working on it.
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What a fab gallery – just like I remember the Portugal too. All the beautiful tiles everywhere and the sun .. flowers.
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My husband is getting a little tired of hanging around while I get up close and personal with the tiles- but who can blame me? They’re lovely, Viveka.
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Great shots … all of them. Can I ask for your vote … for my little love swan chicken – http://rodposse.com/2013/02/04/14th-challenger-qutie/ – if you think it’s worth it.
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Jo, so much whimsy to be found there! The ubiquitous colorful tiles are something I vividly remember from my time in Lisbon and Porto. Beautiful. How many trips do you make there each year?
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Never enough, Tricia! Last year was very lean- only 3, I think! 4 weeks and a bit. We’re off to a good start this year, and I did state categorically that I was going for a month at some point- probably around my birthday in November.
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