Flying high in the Algarve.
I struggled a bit to find carefree this week. It’s not always gifted to us, is it? But if there’s anywhere I can find it, you might know it would be in my beloved Algarve. Click on the gallery below and maybe lighten your spirits.
Dipping and diving- what could be more carefree?
How about my swing seat, poised for action?
My favourite island, Armona, always promises carefree
Especially on the beach.
Nothing more carefree than children, even in a crocodile.
A ride on a toy train might do it, or would you choose the bike?
Flowers spilling over promise carefree to me.
I’m feeling better already. Have you entered the Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge yet? Hoping this finds you in a carefree frame of mind.
restlessjo 
first photo is my favorite; better to stand with feet on ground and take photos than to trust the wind high above feet hanging in the air …
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Exactly my own thoughts, Frizz. A splash landing didn’t really appeal. Got to keep the camera dry. 🙂
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You got your Carefree on!! Great photos
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It’s always a place to make you smile 🙂 Thank you!
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Love those kites Jo and the lighting in the last pic is fab 🙂
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Thanks, Suze. Michael has a much better shot of the bridge and lighting, but it’s longways across the bridge so you don’t really see the bike, which is my favourite bit. 🙂
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Nice interpretation Jo 🙂
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Thanks, Paula. From high flying, down to earth with a bump and a Mary Poppins moment. I guess that’s me alright. 🙂
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Just love the bicycle with the basket of flowers Jo. What a great shot! Thanks for sharing hon. 😀 *hugs*
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I like it too, Sonel, though it could definitely use some of your processing. A Mary Poppins moment? 🙂
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No processing needed there Jo and you’re right, a true Mary Poppins moment. 😀 *hugs*
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Algarve is a piece of paradise. A place to just relax and enjoy life. I have not done any flying sport but I bet it’s amazing. I just need to take some anti-anxiety med or something. I get a bit scared with heights. Awesome pics.
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I kept both feet firmly on the ground, Mr. T. My excuse was I didn’t want wobbly photos 🙂 Glorious to watch though.
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Your first photo is perfect Jo.
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I was captivated by them for ages, Colline, but you guessed right- I didn’t go up there. 🙂
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Ah, the Algarve. Lovely photos, Jo. You’ve captured the carefree essence of the area well. 😉
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Up, up and away ! (I didn’t actually do it, Ruth- just watched 🙂 )
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Beautiful carefree post, Jo! I think the flower bike is lovely 🙂
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Seems to be favourite so far, Amy. Many thanks, hon. 🙂
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This is a cheerful assortment of photos – the bicycle with the flowers is gorgeous!
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Carefree Mary Poppins? 🙂 Thanks Meg.
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Jo, the Algarve is always carefree – you picked the right subject. I had a wonderful carefree summer there (as did the whole family – especially the kids now they are older teenagers – perfect destination for them). Thanks for sharing! Cath
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Hiya Cath 🙂 Glad you did.
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All very carefree, but love that last pic. Very romantic – and carefree. 😉
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Yes, that’s my carefree idyll, Gem (don’t tell anyone but I can’t ride a bike 🙂 )
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those are all fabulous!!! clearly I need to visit the Algarve 🙂
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I would say so, Tobyo, but you know how biased I am. 🙂
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Looks like the right place to do nothing, except what you’d love to do, Jo.
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You’re right, Dina. The Algarve is the perfect place to do nothing, though we usually end up doing lots 🙂
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I thought so, that’s part of the charme, isn’t it?
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it does look carefree jo … a place to relax and enjoy!
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Yes, must look at flights again soon, Christine. 🙂
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I love the bicycle shot, but then I’m always partial to bicycles parked in various places! I see you pictured your swing hammock. 🙂
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How funny- I’m just commenting on Sintra 🙂
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Yes, I see that. We’re both online, except your time is much later than mine!
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Yep! Going in the bath with my book soon. 🙂
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Hope you’re reading a good one. I’m now pretty far along in Shadow of the Wind. I may be finishing it soon!
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Best ever was Erin Morgenstern’s “The night circus” but I’ve moved on. Hate leaving a good book behind. 🙂
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Would love to go to Portugal someday! Have never been which seems crazy!
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I’m sure you’ll make it one day, Nicole. 🙂
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Hope so! 🙂
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Very nice–I especially like the flowery bike shot.
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Thanks, Kerryl. 🙂 Me too, though it’s not technically very good.
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Nicely carefree!
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You too, Sue? 🙂
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Indeed! 🙂
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Very well captured – really lovely carefree… 🙂
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Thanks, Drake 🙂 Hope you’re feeling carefree this evening.
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