“Sunshine on the water makes me happy”
A litttle while ago, Frizztext, whom I’m sure most of you will know and admire, placed this video in my Comments box and gladdened my heart. It’s John Denver singing “Sunshine on my shoulders”, a song that always brings a lump to my throat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zrdy4lpFNxQ
Beautiful, isn’t it? I thought I might follow it up with a few shots that always make me smile.
A lazy Tavira day when the umbrella was needed to keep the sun at bay
A little boat to sail away on.
This hibiscus is planted outside our house and welcomes us back each trip.
Everything makes me smile about the island of Armona.
The storks in Faro old town
Endearing scenes from the Folk Festival
Those tents by the river always mean something good is happening.
From earliest morning, I love each of my days.
Impossible to leave out my bridge, isn’t it? Like this angle?
But I’m irresistibly drawn back to that beach.
Flowers, ever present, in every season.
Paula, who is always Lost in Translation, asked what inspires you. This is my offering, with thanks to Paula and the inimitable Frizz.
restlessjo 
This song plays in my head almost everyday. You should of seen the look on my face when I pulled up your post and here is it☺ Great inviting images as always!
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Thanks, Laurie. I commented on the song in a previous post, and Frizz was kind enough to source this for me. Such kind blogging friends I have. 🙂
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What the glorious series of the beautiful pictures! such looks a wonderful place to visit….
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Thank you so much. I love the Algarve 🙂
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hi Johanna,
thank you for mentioning my efforts – and I wish, that you’ll have some more decadent weeks in Portugal 🙂
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Morning Frizz 🙂 Thank you for wishing me what I wish for myself 🙂 But today, out to appreciate the English countryside (with a brolly!) Many thanks to you.
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What a happy collection of images, makes me want to leave work early and take my camera for a walk along the coast.
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What are we waiting for, Sam? Let’s go! The boss won’t mind 🙂 (they can come along!)
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A great selection of what inspires you Jo. Love it! 😀 *hugs*
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Predictable, aren’t I, Sonel? Just need my little fix of sunshine (and Portugal) now and then. Stay well 🙂
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A great fix indeed Jo. Thanks hon and you too. 😀 *big hugs*
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You brought smiles to my face. What glorious things to inspire you, Jo. Peaceful, colorful and cheerful. Nice to include something (boat) that represents one’s dreams. I also like how that beautiful hibiscus welcomes your every visit. Your anchor away from home.
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When that dream finally comes true, Lynne, I’ll think I’ve died and gone to heaven. (probably will have 🙂 ) Love the anchor analogy. Thank you.
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That is a beautiful group of cheerful photos – I feel happier already. Thanks Jo!
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Not raining in your part of the world, is it, Meg? We’re promised dry for tomorrow, but I’m living in dread of Autumn. 🙂
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I love your inspirational photos of Tavira, Jo! You really capture it perfectly! 🙂
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Shall we jump on a plane right now, Cath? 🙂
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It’s a lot closer for you, Jo! You could be there in a hop, skip and a jump but for me it’s an overnighter and lots of money. So sad that I’m not infinitely wealthy! 🙂
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Most of John Denver’s songs get to me. Theses photos are fabulous, Jo.
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Have a big hug, Gem! I love ya! 🙂
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😉 ❤
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Looks lovely, I really like the way you composed the photo with the umbrella in it.
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Thank you 🙂 I’m sure you can tell my photos are pretty much undoctored. What you see is what you get- just my little view on the world. Thanks for giving me so much of your time.
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Yes, I have noticed that you tend not to do any post editing and I think you take wonderful photos. I appreciate your visits to my blog and your honest opinion.
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I will show this to my husband immediately 🙂 He thinks he’s a far superior photographer. (and he’s probably right, but don’t tell him) Many thanks.
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🙂
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His song still brings tears to my eyes. the beach, water, bridge, flowers, sunset, and the song made such a beautiful post! Love it, Jo!
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It’s an old, old song but it always makes me happy, Amy. I was surprised how few people have taken part in Paula’s non-challenge, but there are such a lot about. I wanted to use the video Frizz sent me to say thank you to him, and it seemed to fit quite well. 🙂
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It fits perfectly. I think more people will respond later. I’m happy to see Dawn’s Thursday Lingering is going 🙂
I love this song and many old songs too, it just whenever I heard John Denver sings…
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🙂
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Great post and pictures as always!
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Hi Marcia! Summer’s almost over but I’m doing my best to hang on to it. 🙂 Thank you!
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This is a beautiful series, Jo. Your bridge and its reflection is picture-perfect!
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Thanks, Naomi 🙂 The storm clouds broke the last couple of days and I thought it was time for a little sunshine.
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“Sunshine almost always makes me smile.” Beautiful photos to go with a beautiful song.
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This is one of those songs I’ve sung to myself again and again over the years. I love it. Thank you 🙂
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More gorgeous shots – love the dreamy one of the bridge especially 🙂
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Things to do on a damp Bank Hol, Suze 🙂 When do you go to Rimini again? Or is it a different venue this time? I saw something on Kat’s blog. Jealous 🙂
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Just Bologna this time Jo – can’t wait. Although all that food just before the wedding – hope I’ll fit into the dress…..!!
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What date’s the wedding? I’ll come and lace you into the frock! (oops, no, been looking at too many photos of Lisa in basque, etc 🙂 )
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4th Oct – eeeeek! Still lots to prepare…. 🙂
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I’m counting down! Can’t wait to see the wedding pics 🙂
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Such beautiful pictures Jo. Lovely to see on a Sunday morning 🙂
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Ha! Thought you said “sunny” morning for a minute there, Colline 🙂 It’s brightening up now but it hammered down all night. Couldn’t help but think of my son, who’s sleeping in a tent at Leeds music festival (in the mud 🙂 ) Thanks!
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Ouch! Too much rain for camping. Over here it is nice and sunny – a perfect summer’s day 🙂
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Made me smile too this morning Jo
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Always room for a smile, whatever the weather, Tink 🙂
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A beautiful song to match your great choice of sunshiny photos Jo!
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Thanks, Barb. I’ve loved this song for so many years and it was very kind of Frizz to source the video for me. 🙂
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I could not have asked for a better offering 🙂 :D. Thank you, Jo for this wonderful song that I wasn’t familiar with, and all these sunny pictures that made me smile too 🙂 🙂 You are a great sport!
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Glad you like it 🙂 I didn’t really intend to call it “Thanks, Paula” but I knew roughly what I wanted to put in it. This was my working title while I pulled up the photos, but then my husband was hovering, waiting for our shared (reluctantly 🙂 ) laptop and I decided it would do very nicely.
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You can change it to something else :D, I would not mind it at all 🙂 I promise 🙂 Why don’t you suggest him to buy his own laptop?
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No, I like it, so long as you don’t mind. I didn’t want to call it “Thursday’s…” because it so obviously isn’t! All those weeks of trying to do Jake’s on time have left a scar 🙂 I prefer to do Lingering windows” on a Thursday if I can. What a challenged world we inhabit! 🙂
Main reason is cash, but we’re rich in other ways.
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Ok, honey. I appreciate your offering no matter what day of the week is 😀
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