I tried to be a good guest and mind my party manners, but the excitement was too much for me. I just had to “reblog” on here.
The Ria Formosa – Photo courtesy of Restless Jo
For someone who loves blue skies and the endless lapping of sea to shore, it’s hard to imagine a finer destination than the Algarve. Quite how fate brought me to this eastern edge of Portugal and a town called Tavira, I’m not entirely certain. What I do know is that I have no regrets, and as the years go by, I find new pleasures with each successive visit.
Tavira sits quietly astride the River Gilao, with her back to the hills, looking out across the broad expanse of salt marshes to the sea. Fishing boats line the quay, and in summer the ferry chugs out to the…
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Hi Jo, I didn’t know if you’d see what I wrote on the original post, so here it is: I had the immense pleasure of visiting Jo at her place in Tavira last summer, and I guarantee it’s everything she says it is. Her love of the Algarve is infectious, and I caught it as well. It was lovely to see it through her eyes and to get to know her a little.
It was a lovely treat visiting you in Tavira, all around! xxx
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Bless you, Cathy! It was a joy meeting you and I hope some day you’ll be able to come back. 🙂 Thank you for your lovely friendship.
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Thanks to you too, Jo! xxx 🙂
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I have missed this post …. so sorry, what a fantastic gesture from your friend. Beautiful photos and written, as always … to just make if feel like that I’m there with you and share your longings.
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Hi Vivi 🙂 I’ve been out all day in this lovely Spring weather. Will catch up with yours soon. Teatime hug!
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Great to hear from you …. not much to catch up with. Didn’t have a great day yesterday and today I have WP problems.
Glad you had a fantastic day and I’m sure I will get a chance read about it. *smile
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Congratulations, Jo! I keep missing your new posts from my WP reader…
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No worries, Amy- we’ll catch up 🙂 I don’t think I’ve seen you in mine either!
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Beautifully written, Jo, right from your soul. I can see what brings you back. My kind of retreat. I would love it.Congratulations. 🙂
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If ever we manage to move there, you can come and stay, Lynne. 🙂
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my kind of coast – I am soon to return to Croy Shore the beach beneath Culzean Castle (if you are familiar) my Dad took me there as child and I long to return and see what it is like and whether it matches my memory
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I’ve only been once and we focussed more on the castle. Hope it lives up to expectations, Scott. 🙂 Many thanks for your visit.
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Congratulations! A lovely written post…they picked the perfect person to contribute.
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Thanks a lot, Karen 🙂 You’re very kind.
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Just beautiful Jo and congrats hon. Well deserved. 😀 *hugs*
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Thanks, Sonel. It was a pleasure to write, but it always makes me wish I was back there. Will have to take myself out walking and forget about it this morning. More hugs! 🙂
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Very peaceful place Jo 🙂
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Great for recharging the batteries, Jake 🙂 I love the peaceful life. (and a little bit of wildness here and there). Many thanks for your visit today.
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So many beautiful reasons to go back to. It looks and feels like paradise and if it’s me, I can live there forever. One of my bucket list is to live close to the ocean, perhaps one day my prayers will be heard. Thanks for an amazing post.
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Thanks for spending time in my place, Mr. B 🙂 You’ll always be welcome.
I read (on Sherri) that you will soon be making a move back to the beach, and family, in California? Sounds like the dream is not too far away. I hope so 🙂 We only have one life.
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Very nice, Jo! Congratulations!
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Thanks, Jill 🙂 Hope you’re having a good week.
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So far, so good. 🙂 I hope your week is going well too!
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Just been out for tea with Dad to celebrate his 86th! He was in a hurry to get home to watch the snooker on TV afterwards 🙂
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Ah yes the joy of going back, I know it well! Lovely post and congratulations on the reblog Jo 🙂
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Thanks, Sherri. Bespoke Traveller has a great blog so I was quite “chuffed” to be asked to contribute.
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And so you should be Jo, very well deserved, beautiful post and yes, they do have a great blog 🙂
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Congratulations Jo! I enjoyed your ode to Tavira 🙂
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A familiar theme, Madhu 🙂
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complimenti ad entrambi
non conoscevo questo magnifico panorama
buon giorno cara Jo
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Thanks, Ventis. I saw your comment about the buddleia but haven’t had time to respond yet! Not enough hours in the day. 🙂 You are very welcome. Enjoy this one (day, I mean!) Affectionate hug.
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