Holiday over and back to “normal”.
“Sunshine on the water makes me happy” – John Denver
Except it isn’t really normal at all! I can’t remember the last time we had a whole July’s worth of sunshine. No complaints, then.
I love that little stretch of water from Cabanas to the Ilha.
But I can’t seem to shake the Algarve completely out of my head. Maybe if I post another photo or two?
The good life? I think so.
The Carmo Church was having its yearly celebration
By evening time it was spectacularly lit
And then there was the procession of Nossa Senhora
And a moonlight wander homewards.
That’s me done dreaming for this week. Feet firmly back on the ground tomorrow? Meantime I need to thank Cate at Show My Face for her unending patience in hosting this challenge. The link or the header will take you there.
How was your week? Put it in six words and join in? The button below takes you to all my previous Six word saturdays. (yes, all of them!)
restlessjo 
Loving the sun here in the UK too and finally booked my October Portugal trip so hope it heads over to Lagos next in time for that!
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The old side of Lagos is lovely. It’ll make a good base. If you want any ideas give me a shout nearer the time. 🙂
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I definitely will, thank you, looking forward to it already!
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Hello Johanna, I ltotally share this Denver’s quote impression I’ll save it. You reminds me also of an old song oooo the good life to be free and explore the unknown, not sure about the lyrics…Humm… I wish I could see the procession of Nossa Senhora those moments are often kind of magic. Thanks for those beautifuls pictures !
Grace
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Thanks, Grace. It was a warm night and we were tired and almost didn’t go as we’d seen it before. I was glad we did. The atmosphere is amazing. 🙂
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The lit rosary draping the Carmo Church is beautiful! As are the rest of your photos.
My six words: Welcome back to back to normal 😉
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Thanks, Gem! Rapidly adjusting. Just one more Algarve post to get it out of my system, I think. 🙂
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Beautiful pics, Jo. How can anyone ‘go back to normal’ after a trip like that! 😀
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It’s a struggle every time, Dianne, but I really have no cause for complaint. 🙂
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It is so nice to come back to sunshine! What a wonderful time to have a gorgeous holiday too 🙂
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I’m slowly coming back down to earth, Meg (a bit like the rain today 🙂 ) All good things …
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Still suffering from the holiday blues Jo; know that feeling well when you have a foot in one place and another in another
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I should be used to it, Tink. It’s much worse in the Winter when you know you’re going back to gloom 🙂
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Some of these shots looks very familiar, Jo! I have some of the same ones myself. I know it was hard for your holiday to end. I’m glad you enjoyed your last couple of days after I left, and I’m also glad you were able to return to warm weather, at least for a while. 🙂 (I thought I already commented on this post, but I guess not!)
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Hiya Cathy! Settled back yet? I need to do some visiting later to catch up with your exploits. 🙂
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I’m getting there, Jo! But it’s a long slow process, especially since the house is a total mess; Mike and my two sons need my organizing hand here. I’m being ruthless in discarding old and useless stuff that has been accumulating in this house. You haven’t missed anything by not checking in; my computer is in the shop having extra hard drive space put on it and I’ve been too busy to blog, but I hope to get back to it soon. Did you see I sent you a message on Facebook? I got your package… Thank you so much! You are the best. 🙂
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Not been to Facebook today yet. It was as cheap to send it on the 5day option as slow mail. It was all down to size and weight. Glad it arrived ok.
Dread to think what it’s like. If I leave James room overnight I can barely get in the door! 🙂
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Beautiful, Jo. Your pictures and posts are always so beautiful.
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I try to give people something good to look at, Ann. Life can be so depressing at times. 🙂
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Well, thank you, Jo! 🙂
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It certainly looks like a wonderful holiday!
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I keep going back to my 400 photos and remembering all over again, Rosemary. 🙂
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Holidays are over all too quickly – thank heavens for our photo reminders 🙂
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I’m supposed to be multi-tasking in the kitchen but I just had to say “Happy Sunday, Suze” !
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And to you Jo (I did all my chores yesterday 🙂 )
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Wonderful memories, Jo. Keep the sunshine coming in England. I’ll be there on Tuesday. 🙂
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Bad news but don’t let it spoil your birthday, Ad! It’s warm rain 🙂
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I’ll bring a brolly. 🙂
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tutto, tutto bello…ma le tue lune! così romantiche …e quest’ultima foto con la luna che s’affaccia curiosa tra le rose…un vero, dolcissimo incanto!
Hotte felice, cara
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We crossed while I was watching your Enchanted Moon, you were in my beautiful Tuscany!
My Witch’s magic arcana
🙂
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I’m sipping a glass of wine by the light of an English moon tonight. Not so romantic 🙂
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Your post reminded me of fiestas back home where we hold these sorts of processions too. 🙂
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It’s a lovely evening, Imelda. Everyone gathers in the huge courtyard outside the church to listen to the service on speakers, before the procession starts. Such a nice atmosphere. 🙂
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