It seems ages since I was in Portugal, though in fact it was only in July. In the words of a little Portuguese phrase, “não faz mal”- it doesn’t really matter. Não faz mal is a bit like de nada in Spanish, but said with a Portuguese shrug of the shoulders, meaning “It’s ok!”
Portugal will still be there waiting for me, but I can’t help feeling a bit regretful. Autumn is a lovely time to be there. My walking group will be back in action after the Summer heat. So many things I miss.
Like the liquid gold skies on our rooftop
My mind drifts back over times and places I’ve shared with you, and maybe some I haven’t. Like my favourite island Armona.
Não faz mal! It really doesn’t matter. Click on a photo to see the gallery. I’m nostalgic today but who knows what tomorrow might bring?
Fabrica as the evening falls
Grateful thanks to Julie Dawn Fox for inspiring my Personal A-Z series, and to Frizz, who always welcomes people to his world. The links will take you there.
restlessjo 
Great tour I’ve just been on … thanks. ~~~~ : -)
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Between Portugal and Poland, I get dizzy sometimes Isadora. Many thanks for staying with me 🙂
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Totally breathtaking. A dream place to be. Beautiful pics.
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Yes- it really is 🙂 Especially now that Summer in England has flown.
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Dear Jo, it is perfectably understandable that you should miss Portugal. How is your Portuguese?
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Pretty chaotic. I get it thoroughly mixed up with Polish, and they couldn’t be more different. Gibberish is my best language 🙂
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😆 that’s true – they can’t be more different 😀
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I feel quite wistful for the summer after looking at your lovely pics! Barcelona in November Jo – how wonderful 🙂
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Counting down! 🙂
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bello avere una grande famiglia unita, ma i colori del Portogallo non hanno paragoni con quelli della Polonia
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The countries are both beautiful, but in very different ways, Ventis. I still have so much of both to see. Hope you are well, and happy 🙂
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Your blog is a feast for the eyes! =)
~Lindy
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Thank you so much, Lindy 🙂 I try to make it a feast of fun and beauty. So happy that you like it!
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Portugal is absolutely gorgeous – and not far from here!
If you have the time/mind for it my good friend Simon (long-term resident of Barcelona) does a great walking tour – http://www.barcelona-travel-guide.info/walk-down-the-ramblas.html – might be worth a look. 🙂
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Thanks, Sue 🙂 I had a look at the site and it’s very interesting. I’m getting really excited at the prospect of Barcelona.
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I hope you have a great time – there is just so much to see in and around Barcelona! I have not done the tour myself – but many of my friends have and say it’s well worth it x
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Such beautiful memories Jo and I wouldn’t mind going down there for a trip as well hon. I love that they like their bougainvillia so much. It’s so gorgeous! That beach is to die for indeed. Thanks for sharing these beautiful photo’s hon. Take care. 😀 *big hugs*
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Thank you from sunny England! We’re having a quite amazing October (until tomorrow 🙂 ) More hugs!
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Nostalgia brings us fabulous photos.
Smile and be well, Jo.
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Smiling, counting blessings, Gem 🙂
Thank you 🙂
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xoxo
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