How many times have you seen this image, or one very like it, on my site? I make no apologies. It holds for me many happy memories and I hope to return to Tavira later this month to make a few more. Today’s photo was prompted by Sylvain who asks for something classic and simple- a sunset- for this week’s challenge. He has some beauties, so do go and look.
This month is very busy for me. Today I’m heading to the Lake District. I thought I might capture a little window of sunshine but the forecast is wet! wet! wet! So, that waterfall I planned to see will be full! full! full!
Next week Lumiere comes to Durham. The last show in 2013 was fabulous. This year I’m excited to see where Stuart’s sea glass wave fits in.
And then Tavira! No matter what the weather throws at me, I’m determined to enjoy November. I hope you do too.


The sky is pink in celebration of your birthday.Happy Birthday, Jo! Beautiful!
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Thanks Jill! Had a lovely day xx
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przepiękne zachody słońca …
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In a lovely place 🙂 🙂 Dzienki!
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Happy Birthday Jo! My guess is with your positive attitude the sun shines around you no matter the weather.
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I wring every last sunbeam out of the weather, Sue! 🙂 Many thanks- I had a good one.
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Happy Birthday! The colours in these photos is gorgeous – I’m not surprised you love the place. My fingers are crossed that you get some dry spells in the Lake District.
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We didn’t do too badly. 🙂 Thanks a lot, Elaine!
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Beautiful, as is the Lake District. Have a wonderful time Jo, rain or no rain, and a very Happy Birthday to you my friend 🙂 xx
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It was a lovely day and a bit, Sherri. Bathed in glorious colour, no matter the rain. 🙂 Thank you!
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Oh, I haven’t seen that photo yet…..love that first one!
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It’s this one’s first outing but I’ve posted similar. Many thanks 🙂
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Only bad clothing as they say Jo 😉 I can’t imagine you won’t enjoy the Lakes in some way !
Many Happy Returns x Can see whyTavira pulls you back time and time again ….
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I did my level best, Poppy. 🙂 Thanks, darlin’.
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Pretty in Pink. Ah, my daughter loved that film 😀
Hope it stays dry for you, we were forecast heavy rain too from this morning, but so far the sky is simply glowering. I guess it is waiting for me to go out.
Many many happies of the day – I shall open a bottle tonight to drink to your health and happiness in the year ahead – no need to thank me 😉
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I managed the waterfall and then had to retreat to jam and cream scones when it poured. Poor me! 🙂 🙂
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Gosh I bet you hated that!
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Somebody wished you Happy birthday…..
Te same from my part, too!
As for the photos: gorgeous and completely new for me.Thanks so much!
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Many thanks, Anna! Had a great time 🙂
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Another beautiful sunset in Tavira, Jo. Have a great time in the Lake District. And then back to Portugal. You do have a busy time coming up! 🙂
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Very! Home again now but it was lovely thanks, Cathy 🙂
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well done
nice entry
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Thank you 🙂 🙂
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sounds like a wonderful adventure packed November Jo….mine is looking a little more sedate!!
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😦 Going well so far 🙂
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Well, I haven’t seen it before so thank you for posting and introducing it to me. Absolutely divine. What an unusual sunset! Have fun on your travels and may this rain let up…Lake District and rain are often synonymous.
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Surely are. Not too bad so far x
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Will your sky be lit by bonfires tonight? 😉
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Sadly I doubt it. Very soggy conditions are forecast x
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gorgeous pics
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Thank you!
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welcome
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Nothing beats a pinksy sunset. Except, perhaps, a cake… 🙂
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A pinksy cake? Expect I’ll find some in the Lakes today. 🙂
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Oh, I hope so 🙂
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A wonderful month ahead – enjoy it!
A wonderful month ahead – enjoy it!
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I will do, thanks, Tanya! It’s only weather, isn’t it? 🙂
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Sounds like a very promising November, Jo. Enjoy!
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I hope to, Debs. Just getting my act together before we set off. 🙂
Are you likely to make it up for Lumiere? I’ll email when I get home again.
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Lovely pictures Jo and Happy Birthday!
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Thanks a lot, Andrew! 🙂 How many wellies can I get in the car boot do you think?
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Depends how much other luggage you are taking!
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I’m not surprised you love this place, especially with such a glorious sunset. I hope you are able to enjoy yourself in the Lake District even if it does rain, rain, rain!
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I’m a bit gutted because the forecast was good when I booked and I was looking forward to the fabulous scenery. Ah, well! Thanks and I’ll do my best. 🙂
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Sometimes rainy days make for emotive photography. Good luck.
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