Out of the darkness comes light
It was a night of purest excitement and I haven’t really had chance to share it with you yet. Let’s wander the streets of Tavira on the night that Portugal won the European Cup, against all expectations. It was a great place to be.
I left the excitement briefly and climbed the back streets to look down on the town. There was a ghostly silence. But everywhere was clad in finery.
Suddenly a rousing cheer split the air, and I scurried back to be part of the action. Truly, a night to remember!
Have a great weekend, and make some memories yourself. Maybe share them in six words?
restlessjo 
I can imagine the excitement! I do not follow any sport, and learn some of the lingo only to be able to converse with the grandkids, but I would love to experience the excitement of a big win in one of these soccer crazy countries someday. Perhaps even catch a match 🙂 We missed a celebration in Bilbao by a day last August.
LikeLike
Tavira was bouncing! And it really isn’t that sort of a place 🙂 🙂
LikeLike
goodness what fun, Jo! so merry! love the congregation door:)Great night photography..Yep; resembles an extraordinary night out. Super photographs. Salute!
LikeLike
Many thanks to you! Yes- it was amazing!
LikeLike
oh what fun, Jo! so festive! love the church door 🙂
LikeLike
It’s a beautiful place, LolaWi, and I miss it if I’m not there for a while. 🙂
LikeLike
I expected Portugal to win 🙂 Beautiful, festive Tavira.
LikeLike
I had no idea! 🙂 Mick and James had a great night, and how could I resist so much fun? 🙂
LikeLike
You were in the right place at the right time, Jo (even in if you missed the actual goal) 😀 Fantastic! xxxx
LikeLike
What’s one more goal, Dianne? 🙂 Oh, yeah- victory! 🙂 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh what fun! Always great to be in a place where the locals have something to celebrate and to be a part of the festivities.
Peta
LikeLike
They had so little expectation. Wonderful to be the giant slayers 🙂 🙂
LikeLike
That must have been quite the experience, Jo. And you captured it so well with the photographs. Well done, making them so crip at night. That little camera you have does an awesome job! 🙂
LikeLike
I’ve trained it quite well, Liesbet 🙂 🙂 Thanks! It really was quite an extraordinary night.
LikeLike
You timed that visit so well honey, I bet the atmosphere was buzzing. I’d love to see the bandstand being used, it’s so pretty.
I’m no footie fan and the half hour I spent watching England play didn’t change my mind, so well done Portugal. I know you’re a tennis fan, and I watched a bit this year, but it just makes me tense when it’s an important game and I end up exhausted 🙂 🙂 🙂 happy Sunday my lovely!
LikeLike
Hi sweetheart 🙂 Did you have a good trip to Hampshire? I love it when the tents go up, Gilly. It always heralds something exciting.
LikeLike