An escape from all the madness
So many images I’ve yet to share with you from my April trip to Tavira! I’m returning, for another week, on Wednesday. Beautiful though Britain is, I can’t pretend it won’t be a relief to escape for a little while. Even grey days over there are greeted with a sunny smile and a wave.
It will be hot, so there won’t be much walking, but almost certainly a little toe dabbling, and lazily watching clouds gather on the horizon.
Early mornings and long warm evenings will be the best times, when I can look out on the world at peace, or enjoy a little quiet companionship.
I will still be walking with you on Monday, but I haven’t decided where yet. Then I’ll quietly disappear. Maybe it will all make sense when I return.
Do enjoy your weekend. I’m off to zumba, as soon as I’ve checked in on Cate. Share your six words?
restlessjo 
A new life to be happy.
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My ‘other’ life, Patrick 🙂
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lovely images!
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It’s a lovely place, Kathe. 🙂 Happy Saturday!
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We certainly need an escape to more pleasant places, to dream! 🙂
Enjoy your stay,
Pit
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Thanks, Pit! I’m really looking forward to it 🙂
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Zumba and then a visit to Portugal – those are things that do make sense. Happy travels.
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Thank goodness! I’m trying to watch Wimbledon but the covers are on and off the courts every few minutes 😦 And it’s blowing a hooligan here so even the garden isn’t a good prospect. Roll on Wednesday 🙂 🙂
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Madness indeed! Just when I think I have a handle on it all, something else happens. The U.K. seems to have neither a government nor an opposition at the moment. Anyway, your lovely pictures – especially the blue skies and the gorgeous flowers – have brightened me up.
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Grateful for small mercies these days, Anabel. 🙂
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Lovely photos – I wish I was there! Enjoy your trip – even if it is a bit hot, it should be sunny and cheerful which is always a tonic. 🙂
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That’s true enough, Elaine. 🙂 It’s Wimbledon fortnight, after all! (but no Rafa 😦 )
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I must have missed some news – I was just thinking this morning that he hadn’t been shown, or mentioned, on the coverage yet. Is he injured?
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Wrist injury before the French. Hoping to be fit for the Olympics. 😦
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Oh dear. Hope it’s better for the Olympics.
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Gorgeous photos Jo! They brighten up the weekend 🙂 Yes sounds a good plan to escape to the Algarve for a while – strange times indeed 😦 I may have to be on a plane the other way soon – my mum is not at all well at present. Have been in this situation before so it could go either way – not easy being the other side of the world at times like these! Still do love winters here although it is rather crisp and cold (we got down to 2.9 the other night) – the wood fire is roaring and we have an nice bottle of wine on the go! Have a lovely weekend and a great time in the Algarve X 🙂
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Sorry about Mum, Rosemay. Hope she picks up soon. And thanks! 🙂 🙂
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Thanks Jo – it’s a bit of an emotional roller coaster at present! Hope you have a lovely time in the Algarve – it must be lovely at this time of year and you should be guaranteed some sun! 🙂
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Zumba, sounds awesome! Jo, don’t vanish for a long time, so what can we do without you! Happy weekend for you! Pictures are so nice especially if to consider that here is so hot I would love to dive into some water!
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It’s not my favourite time of year in the Algarve, Ann, because it can get too hot, but the beach is always beautiful. 🙂
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What a gorgeous place. And wonderful photographs.
Alison
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It is rather lovely, Alison. I’m so glad we found it 🙂 Thank you!
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Enjoy your toe dabbling, Jo, and maybe some pottering around in shady streets… Hugs aplenty!
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Thanks, darlin’. 🙂 🙂 I might go wild and sit in the water for a while.
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Ooh, do, be a devil! 😉
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SUP? Maybe? Go on, I dare you…
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SUP? In English this translates as? 😦
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Stand Up Paddleboarding… you have a photo of people doing it 🙂
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I know I do- they were waving at me 🙂 I’ve just never heard it called that. Jude, seriously? I have no sense of balance whatsoever. Walking down the street without tripping over the paving is a challenge. Can I just sit on? 🙂
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Okay. Maybe a kayak then? Apparently there are sit on ones!
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I can just about manage that. I doubt you’ll get photographic evidence though 🙂
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Well whatever you do, have fun 🙂
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Beautiful photos, Jo. Have a safe and wonderful trip.
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Thank you, sweetheart 🙂 Looking forward to it.
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What a beautiful beach. Lovely blue sky and I hoped you enjoyed the warmth and are enjoying summer. Love that blue-ish seashell photo. It looks lonely 😀
Zumba? You are fit, Jo. Much more fitter than me 😀
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My aching back tells me that age is catching me up, Mabel, but I so love the music. 🙂 Don’t feel too sorry for the shell. It had lots of friends 🙂 🙂
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I’m a bit envious, Jo ….
Love your post and your beautiful photos!
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I thought I’d better share a few of them before I’m over there, taking more, Anna 🙂 Thanks, darlin’. Hope you’re having a sunny weekend.
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Lovely photos, Jo! Happy travelling!
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Thanks, Tom. Can’t wait to be there 🙂
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che stupenda festa di mare e colori! sono certa che non vedevi l’ora di tornare!
felice settimana potoghese Jo, un grande saluto dalla Riva degli Etruschi, in maremma, anche qui è piemo mare! 🙂
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That sounds like a wonderful place to be, Annalisa. Un bacio do Hartlepool 🙂 🙂
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Some great photo spots Jo – some of your best! I especially like the beach and the clouds and the bike with blue tyres!
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Not wishing to disillusion you, Andrew, but that cafe is a rip off 😦 A pretty one! We were upset to find, on our last visit, that our favourite port place, Anazu, was closed and may not re-open. We’ve gone there ever since we first visited Tavira. These new guys are extremely expensive. Sign of the times, I suppose. Plenty of other places. Thank you! 🙂
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Enjoy your escape, we’re so envious of you both.
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Thanks, Becks 🙂 We won’t be doing much other than entertaining our son.
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A lovely nurturing trip – that sounds ideal, Jo. Wishing you a wonderful time.
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Thanks a lot, Tish! I’ve got one foot out of the door already 🙂 🙂
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Quietly disappear? I’m not sure that’s possible honey! Enjoy your peace and sunshine, I like that I know the air over there and can imagine you pootling around the streets and dipping your toes in the sparkly water x 🙂 x
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Are you being cheeky, by any chance, Mistress Gypsy? 🙂 🙂 I can be quiet, you know! I like it too, Gilly. Weekend plans? Have a hug!
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Hug gratefully received and right back to to you! A touch of shopping maybe and there’s a Somme related thing I want to see.I expect you’re off to Zumba?
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Clouds arrived to ruin a potential garden breakfast. Stuffing toast swiftly and I’m gone! Enjoy 🙂
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Beautiful, Jo. Have a good break and a safe journey. Blessings.
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Thanks a lot, Isabella. I plan to 🙂
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Trouble viewing your blog again, Isabella. A different problem? 😦
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I dont know Jo. What are you getting?
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This is the right address:
https://isabellarosephotography.net/
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Ok, thanks 🙂 I just followed you back to yours from your comment. I’m just home again so I’ll try this link.
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Thanks Jo
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