A sea of boats, at Santa Luzia
Today’s walk is going to be pure self indulgence, so I apologise in advance if you’re not a lover of boats. I’ve taken you to the Algarve’s Santa Luzia before, and we’ve loitered in the tiled bliss of the back streets. One of the walks I did with my Stroller friends this past holiday was in territory very familiar to me. We started at a cafe (of course) in Santa Luzia, and walked across to Barril (remember the Anchor Graveyard?) on Tavira Island.
I was busy chatting and ‘catching up’ with people, so I forgot to wield the camera until we began to walk back. We headed through the holiday village Pedras d’el Rei and turned right, down a path I didn’t know, and suddenly I began to take notice.
Walking with the group doesn’t really work well for photographs, especially once they get the bit between their teeth and are headed for lunch. We emerged on a back lane in Santa Luzia and bundled into the restaurant “Moura”. Plentiful food and wine was consumed, but then I was eager to get back into the sunshine. I deposited my husband on a bench, gazing at the salt marshes through half closed eyes, and I was off, camera in hand.
Mick’s view!
Not a bad place to sit, is it? But I prefer to wander.
I’m content to amble up and down the gangways, admiring the boats from every angle. Nobody seems to mind, and the few people not lazing after lunch simply nod and smile. The fishermen are too busy discussing the day’s catch to care, and I am careful to step over the coils of rope.
Are your eyes beginning to glaze over? I should have warned you that I can look at boats for hours. I expect Mick’s asleep on his bench by now. Not too many more and then I’ll head back.
Thank you so much for your patience. I enjoyed the indulgence. It was easy to sit in my armchair and turn the clock back. I hope you didn’t mind ambling in the sunshine. Or you could join me in the back streets of Santa Luzia?
Can you believe it’s a whole year since I started sharing walks? It all started here. I’ve led you on a merry dance since then and can only be grateful that so many of you have stayed with me.
Thank you again for all the lovely shares this week. If any of you have a walk you’d like to share, the details are on my Jo’s Monday walk page. Just click on the logo or the link. All comers welcome! And now I really must put that kettle on. Coffee, anyone?
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Now, what have I got for you this week?
Drake first! Don’t miss his incredibly spooky photo in an abandoned orphanage!
Debbie’s on a mission to bring us canals. And she does it in style!
Who would have thought a Tokyo suburb would be so interesting? In like-minded company, of course.
Geoff takes us back to his old London haunts and a host of memories :
Join Esther in the clouds. You know you want to!
Amy and egrets! A winning combination if ever I saw one :
And finally, please welcome Susan. Beaches are always a hit with me :
It just remains to wish you all a happy week, and I hope it’s full of pleasant walks.
restlessjo 
Hi Jo. I squirm at boats – I’m just not aquatic at all but the pictures are beautiful. This week I thought I’d go local to my home and the street art festival I followed over three posts. This is part one, showing off a little bit of South London.
http://geofflepard.com/2014/09/15/dulwich-street-art-part-one/
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Something for everyone, Geoff. I was being purely selfish this week, sort of in celebration of a year of walks. 🙂 Street art is very topical. Thanks, I’ll be over soon.
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such an idyllic place, Jo! amazing captures as always. love Mick’s view. picturesque 🙂
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Boats, boats, boats: how I love them! Thanks for sharing, Jo. There are some really fantastic shots of details.
Have a great week,
Pit
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Thanks, Pit 🙂 Proper gloomy so far. I need my sunny Algarve images 🙂
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It’s sunny here, but I still enjoy your pictures.
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You’ve got some lovely pictures,Jo. Interesting angles. My favorite is Michael’s bench view and the boat with the ropes, seagull and view in the background. Congratulations on a year of walking and encouraging others to share. ⚓️⛵️
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Forgot to mention that we’ve been out on our boat twice this past week. The weather is beautiful and we caught our supper twice. Couldn’t be any fresher. Wishing you our sunshine. ☀️☀️
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I’m loving your little anchor and sail (?) Lynne. How did you do that? And thanks! 🙂
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Replying from my IPad. It has an ap with tons of choices. 🐠🌴🌺🚣🌅 You name it. 😍
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Wonder if my Smartphone can do that? I’ll never know- it’s too smart for me 🙂
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My iPhone can. 📱📞
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I love boats, but sadly I get sea sick just at the thought of getting on one, sigh…
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I’m not the world’s best sailor either, Andrew, but I love being around them 🙂
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Perfect weather and beautiful scene via your lens! I, too, wish to spend a day or two there. 🙂 Love these images, Jo! Here is my entry for this week: https://shareandconnect.wordpress.com/2015/03/16/monday-walk-the-final-race/
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It seems so long since I saw that shade of blue, Amy, but it’s only about 4 weeks ago (and it’s another 4 weeks till I go again- I can just about wait 🙂 ) Thank you very much.
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The weather looks so inviting to spend it outdoors! Beautiful walk
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I never wanted to be indoors, Aletta 🙂
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Oh, Jo. It was nice to take this walk with you. I remember you and Mick and me enjoying our lovely day in the waters of Santa Luzia, seeing the boats not from the land, but from the sea. Happy memories. 🙂
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I know! I was thinking much the same, Cathy 🙂 I’m back there in 4 weeks time and it should be pleasantly warm.
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Lucky you, Jo. Have fun, as you always do. 🙂 xxx
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The last time I was on a boat was over ten years ago …. on a motor boat….. with a speedy driver and a choppy lake. Never again I said! But the sea in your pictures looks so still and calm I just might change my mind. 🙂
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Restful, aren’t they? 🙂 🙂
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Very restful.
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Hey … that was a lovely saunter Jo 🙂 Much nicer looking at your jolly boats and blue skies than that rain shiny grey roof I can see over the road 🙂
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I know that feeling well, Poppy 😦 Dank and dismal here. I might have to get that woolly scarf out again 🙂
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Oh Jo, I wish I was there! Beautiful blues, lovely boats and some gorgeous reflections.
I’ve got another canal for you this week: http://travelwithintent.com/2015/03/16/viennas-canal/
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Me too, Debbie 🙂 We’re all awash here this morning. Totally the wrong kind of water 😦
Many thanks! I shall come and cheer myself up on the canal. 🙂
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Gorgeous, I do love those blue skies, and if it wasn’t for the boats I would not see where the sky ended and the sea started..
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It was one of the loveliest days on our recent stay, Gerry. Nice to daydream from this rainy corner of the world. 🙂
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Boats are wonderful – they seem to represent so well man’s ability to live with what Nature throws at him, don’t you think, Jo ? 🙂
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I do, darlin’! 🙂 Noah’s Ark weather here today so boating option a necessity 🙂
Sorry I haven’t responded to your email, Mrs. M. 😦 It was appreciated.
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No need – and I ain’t offended. As I said, I wouldn’t’ve been surprised to receive quite a large number of letter-bombs by email. ;D
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I too could look at boats all day.
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It’s currently pouring, Viv, so a little escapism is called for 🙂
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It couldn’t be more damp and dreary here, Drake, so I’m indulging again- in a little escapism. 🙂 Glad you came too, and thanks!
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So idyllic just love such harbor mood – very well captured – and the one with the seagull which seems to own that boat, wonderful… 🙂
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