It was hot in the Algarve last month and I spent a lot of time searching for Shadow. Here on the waterfront at Olhao I found a good vibe.
The island of Armona is one of my idyllic places. Just a ferry ride away. Sangria anyone?
The palms don’t offer much shade, and I’d have to dress up for the pousada. Those cloisters do look inviting though.
Faro is an uber cool place for strolling. A little arts and crafts. Maybe even an ice cream?
When evening falls it’s still warm, and those shadows are ever more elusive.
Is it any wonder I’m planning my next trip? Thanks, Paula, for giving me another opportunity to share a place I love.
I owe thanks to Paula for this lovely amble through Olhao too 😉
The rain just hit and I’m having a respite from housework. I hear it’s still in the high 30’s over there and they have the perennial problem with bush fires further north. 😦
That courtyard simply makes me want to fly to the Algarve this minute!
I’ll be right behind you 🙂
Looks delightful Jo!
It’s a lovely place, and as you know, close to my heart, Nicole. 🙂
All of your photos look so tempting! I think I might like to be there now. 🙂
There are worse places 🙂 🙂
Looks like a good place for a break. Loved the shadow the palm made on the ground.
It’s a wonderful place for a break, Irene. I’m back there in a few weeks when it’ll be a little cooler. 🙂 Thanks for your visit.
Sadly, here in Sydney this week we are chasing elusive shelter from downpours. I’d rather be on the island of Armona!
I can sympathise, Karen. I got soaked down on the Moors yesterday. Strolling along, happy with life one minute, drowned rat the next 🙂 🙂 I’ll come with you!
Awesome shadows here Jo. Now this is what I miss about living in SA. Those evenings when it was still warm enough to walk around without a jacket and eat outside and listen to the cicadas and breathe in the scent of the jasmine. I’m so glad Paula gave you an excuse to post these photos. I can see why you want to spend more time in the Algarve.
It must have been a hard adjustment to make, Jude. If I come back to the UK and it’s grey I’m inconsolable 😦 It does convey a mood, doesn’t it? You won’t need to visit Tavira. Between me and Gilly you’ll know every street 🙂 🙂 Back there on 28th Sept for 2 weeks. Incidentally, not booked a place in Edinburgh yet. Will advise. 🙂
Can you take me with you? I’ll be back from Scotland by then. Just.
You’d hate it! Not rural enough 🙂 Friday fountains up yet? It wasn’t when I checked earlier but I’ve been on a Ladies night since then.
I don’t mind small towns. Easy access to bars and restaurants 🙂
Haven’t decided on a fountain yet, just catching up with the shadows! Been out in the garden most of the afternoon, making the most of the sunshine 🙂
I was in Durham, saying some sad farewells. Then the girls 🙂
mmmm, love all that ‘Mediterranean’/sea atmosphere with tonnes of shadows ’cause there is SUN to cast a shadow (saying someone who wears 2 layers of long sleeves in august :-).
I should have a much more sensible approach to sunshine, Klara, but when you’re a deprived northerner… 🙂 🙂 Thanks for your company!
So gorgeous! Especially love the yellow building against the intensely blue sky.
The pousada- one of the state owned hotels, and very lovely. 🙂
Looks like a really lovely place to go wandering in search of shadows, Jo. Love the photo with the chain shadow. 🙂
It’s not bad at all, Ad 🙂 I can never stay away from boats and the chain came with them 🙂 🙂
I love your photos – they get me so excitied for my Portugal trip in September! Can’t wait!
You’ll have a lovely time then. Still hot 🙂
No, it’s not a wonder that you are planning your next trip. Great pictures!
I miss European icecream stores.
They don’t have good ones in the States? And thank you! 🙂
They have ice cream, but nothing like the ice cream in Italy, Portugal or Spain. I know…I have looked. Same goes for chocolate 🙂
I still remember the ice cream stand near the garden with the bandstand in Tavira, really lush x 🙂 x
Muxagata 🙂 Fig and almond! Or fruits of the forest! Or mandarin cheesecake… I give in 🙂
Too warm for coffee, right?
Afraid so 🙂
That sangria is waiting for me!
Only one straw- did you notice? 🙂 🙂
Hah! Guess I’ll have to get a fresh one. Here’s my walk for this week:
https://onesmallwalk.com/2016/08/05/walking-cherbourg-france/
Whoopee- France here I come! 🙂 Thank you very much.
Incidentally- if you put Cacela Velha or Silves, or anywhere really, into the search box just below the header, it’ll bring up the relevant posts….. Maybe 🙂 🙂 Probably easier from the A-Z.
Love photos of the Algarve Joanne. I like that last photo of the night market.
It was wonderfully atmospheric, Sami. 🙂 Our restaurant for the evening was close by.