I know! I know! I’m not supposed to be blogging but by the time I come back it will be too late to share this with you. The 5th January is traditionally the last day for Christmas decorations and soon I’ll be off to watch the parade of Kings in Vila Real de S. Antonio. Meantime I’ve found some lovely crib scenes here in Tavira… my little town. Where else does the fire station contribute in such style?
That’s all I’ve time for! Click on the gallery for a closer look. Blue skies beckon.
restlessjo 
Lovely to see your town. Happy new year Jo
LikeLike
A very happy 2017 to you and Monkey, and Mr. Ting 🙂 🙂
LikeLike
Wonderful!
LikeLike
And today was even better, but you’ll just have to wait for it or I’ll never catch up 🙂 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
😀😀 I’ll be patient, Jo!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Such a sweet little place Jo. Now off you go on your break and enjoy. 🙂
LikeLike
Too much to eat and drink and the company of some very convivial Swedes, Sue! Happy New Year 🙂 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Happy New Year!! Xo
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow! That’s the most realistic, and impressive, nativity scene I’ve ever seen. Thanks for sharing these images when you said you weren’t! ☺️
LikeLike
I am a bad girl, Patrick! But it’s hard not to share my good fortune. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
You rock!
LikeLiked by 1 person
You are as bad as me, wanting to show the world’s beauty and traditions with everyone, while you could (should?) be out enjoying them! 🙂 It is all about the right balance and I am sure you have found it. Enjoy your time down south and all the amazing walks you are bound to go on.
LikeLike
Worn out already tonight, Liesbet, but in a very good way 🙂 🙂
LikeLike
Happy New Year Jo! x
LikeLike
Many thanks, Corey! Did you and the family have a lovely Christmas? Will be over to see you as soon as I can 🙂
LikeLike
So much more fun for me, since I know that lovely spot! What’s the weather like there this time of year?
LikeLike
Hi honey 🙂 It varies but afternoons have been 18/20C which is very pleasant compared to England right now. We spent a couple of hours at the beach this afternoon.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Schön, gefällt mir sehr…
LikeLike
Danke, Ernst 🙂
LikeLike
Wow! That is so cool Jo!
LikeLike
This morning we found a crib scene made of salt, Lynn, and it was absolutely stunning. Just like snow 🙂 I think it may well be part of a future walk 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I am guessing the firemen have plenty of free time on their hands? They have certainly put it to good use.
LikeLike
I can’t say I’ve ever seen them in action, thank goodness, Denzil. 🙂 I think Summer time can be a nightmare for them.
LikeLike
How beautiful and sweet!
LikeLike
It was the first time we’d seen it and I loved it. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s such a beautiful town, we loved it! Happly Epiphany 😀
LikeLike
It is, Tanya. 🙂 Thank you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks for sneaking in this post, Jo. Great shots…and I love the bicycle!
LikeLike
Couldn’t help myself, Jill! It’s next door’s fault for having Wifi 🙂 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
LOL!
LikeLiked by 1 person
How sweet and adorable!!
LikeLike
I guess it kept them out of mischief on quiet shifts 🙂 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s the most adorable fire station I’ve ever seen, Jo : ❤
Wish you happy days in Tavira,
Hanna
LikeLike
Thanks, Hanna 🙂 I have to admit it was a lovely surprise.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love those door treatments/decor.
LikeLike
So pretty this year! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a fabulously talented lot work at the fire station. Happy New Year, Jo.
LikeLike
Nice to know that men in uniform have a soft side too. 🙂 Wishing you a healthy, happy New Year. Ann!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Jo. Our firemen are very kind. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
You live in a very quaint place! Hope you have a fabulous 2017 Jo!!
LikeLike
We’re just visiting at the moment, but we do hope to live here in the future, Janaline. You can see why 🙂
LikeLike
What a lovely set of photos Jo. Hope the year’s got off to a good start for you. xo
LikeLike
The Algarve seldom fails to delight, Miriam. 🙂 We’ve had such a nice couple of days!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Lovely to get a glimpse of your town, Jo. Enjoy the parade!
LikeLike
Got it wrong today, Debs, and missed the parade, but we had the best consolation prize! 🙂 🙂
LikeLike