
I’m back, but where to start?

Maybe with where I’ve just been?

You recognise it, of course!

With a bridge you must have seen before

And its companion, the Military Bridge

Now sporting a love lock or two

So pretty at sunset!

With a caipirinha, maybe?

In the Praca da Republica

Or a meal at my favourite restaurant, ‘A Taska’

Some fine entertainment in the square

And a whirlwind of folk dance!

Followed by a stroll home in the moonlight
And that’s just a beginning! I hope you will excuse me but I have so much catching up to do this weekend, along with my normal chores. I should just about be ready for our Monday walk.
Have a happy weekend, won’t you? I’ll be round as soon as possible. Meantime, are you playing Six word Saturday? Visit Cate at Show My Face to see how it’s done.

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Welcome back Jo! Looks like you had a lovely time:)
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I did! I did, Lynn! 🙂 Fabulous, thanks.
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Missed you!
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I’m home with the hugs (and the owl photos 🙂 )
You too!
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such tempting photos- love the meal with “beet” ducks!
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Sometimes they are beet rabbits, Kathe! 🙂 It’s such a nice restaurant run by a lovely and very hard-working Portuguese couple.
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Lovely pictures; I feel as if I came along on this venture. Gracias, Jo.
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You should have, Marcia! 🙂 Believe me, this is the tip of the iceberg! Thanks for your kind words.
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Added to the bucket list , LOL
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Welcome home! Love your photographs ~
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Hi Mary! 🙂 There can’t be many more photogenic places!
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Welcome back Jo…a lovely little taster of more to come this. Love the ‘ducks’ on your plate…nice touch that! And as for the whirlwind dancing, what a great capture! Hope you soon get back to normal…whatever that is…and look forward to seeing you bright and early for your Monday walk… 🙂
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Not too early on Monday, Sherri! 🙂 🙂 I didn’t get home till 1.30 this morning and when I close my eyes I’m still in Tavira. (I’ve tried wishing very hard 🙂 )
Hope all’s good with you? Are you on Jill’s this weekend? It must be about your turn.
Cilic winning the Open! Could you believe?
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Haha..don’t worry Jo, I’m not an early bird 😉 But…I am more caught up with blogging, first time in weeks..months even… ! Hope you had a super time, sure you did. Wow, you are on the ball getting a post out so soon after your return.
I’ve had a lovely week thanks Jo, it was my birthday on Wednesday so had lots of lovely time with family and off tonight with my brother and family for dinner. Struggled with some writing angst…but through it now, getting on….life goes on and all that 😉 Thanks for asking 🙂 Not on Jill’s yet, in a couple of weeks, and I need to get my answers over to her pronto!
I know…can you believe it? Shocker that…
See you soon … *hugs*
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Looks like you had a fab wee time Jo 🙂
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I did, Col! 🙂 🙂
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Welcome back – it looks like you had a lovely time. 🙂
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When I close my eyes, I’m still there, Elaine 🙂
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Loved traveling with you this morning!
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Thanks, Judy! It was a pleasure to have you along 🙂
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Some great pictures there.
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Thanks a lot, Keith! It’s a beautiful place. 🙂
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I’m back, too, without as many photos to show for it!😉
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Taking photos is becoming a bad habit, for me 🙂 Welcome back, Mlissabeth!
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Welcome home. 🙂
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Thanks, Ann 🙂 Hope all’s well with you.
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I have had some wonderful surprises/treats this past week, so no complaints. 🙂
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Hello again! What a fun trip, and lovely photos to share with us, thank you so much!
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It was a really good one, Karen. 🙂 Too many tales to tell!
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Welcome back Jo. Looks like you had a lovely time!
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A friend came back from Florence on Wednesday, Sue, and texted me saying it was wonderful but she now needed a holiday in Tavira. I suggested we return immediately. 🙂
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Oh yes that sounds like a brilliant idea!
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A fine taste of the photos you are to share with us Jo. Welcome back.
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Thanks a lot, Colline. It’s going to be a busy weekend! 🙂
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Welcome home! What serene pictures these were with a little bit of fun in the folk dancing photo. Charming.
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I guess I was looking for a little calm in this whirlwind back home today, Sammy, but we had a wonderful time. Yes, the evenings are serene in Tavira 🙂
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I especially like that folk dance picture!
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Thanks, Andrew. I have a couple of whirling dervish shots 🙂 It was great fun!
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A Taska!! Yum! I hold dear the memory of our meal there, Jo. And that moonlight stroll and the bridge. It brings back fond moments for me too. Nice to have you back. 🙂
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Hiya Cathy! Dying to hear all about China 🙂 Are you settling in? Loving it, I hope! I saw your comment on the walk but haven’t had time to answer yet. Just got in at 1.30am and have zumba’d and caught up with James’ washing. Will be over later 🙂 I thought of you when we sailed past Santa Luzia. Hugs!
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You zumba’d at 1:30 a.m. You’re a wilder girl than I thought, Jo!
It’s been slow settling in here in China, and the verdict is out as to whether I will really like it. It’s less than a year, I keep telling myself. I hope I’ll have the opportunity to get out of the city, because although interesting, I love nature. I’m not really sure how to get there yet!
I’m glad you thought of me when you sailed past Santa Luzia. I remember that well. 🙂 Fond memories. xxx
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I should read my responses before I send them, Cathy! I meant I went to bed at 2, got up at 7, zumba’d at 10, and so on…. Silly me! 🙂
It all looks very exciting from all I’ve seen so far. It’s one you have to get out of your system, and it will get better as you find your way around with your friendly interpreter (Caleb). You know I’m jealous. Take care!
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It looks like you’ve had a great time. Welcome back.
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Thanks, Viv 🙂 It wasn’t as frantic as I currently feel but we did seem to see and do a lot.
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Welcome back Jo! Great shots, especially the whirlwind dance
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I feel a bit like that myself right now, Debbie 🙂 Cheers!
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