Ah, but that’s an easy question! For me, it’s wandering the streets of Tavira in the Eastern Algarve, and discovering another of its many treasures. Poking around in the side streets, where I might find an entrancing azulejo panel. Turning a corner to find a church unexpectedly open, laying bare its lovely contents. Observing beautiful shadows against a crisp white wall, and night time dramatics in a dimly lit square.
Or it’s finding exciting new ventures, like Bau de Barro. Local artist Vanessa Goncalves has retained the original structure of this former grocery store, and crammed it full of original artwork and sculptures made in Tavira and the Algarve. It’s easy to find, right by the old mercado on the riverside.
While just across Ponte Romana, Violeta designs and makes original clothes in a tiny shop on Rua 5 de Outubro. Cor de Violeta (the colour violet) also has hand painted wooden jewellery by locally born artist Beluska and a lovely range of shoes.
I’ve never seen a more satisfied expression than when my husband has cleared his plate of pavlova in Bica’s restaurant. Satisfaction takes on a whole new meaning! (and just occasionally he’ll let me share) Me, I’m happy with a few paper flowers.
Over to you!
restlessjo 
Art and respect for the arts gives me satisfaction.
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I can see why 🙂 🙂 Thanks for your visit.
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Satisfaction can be easily found in any small artistic piece of my work such as nice photo or video clip…it always make me feel great!
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Yes, I can tell that, Ann. 🙂 🙂
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Some pavlova, please. 🙂 Lovely shots of a beautiful place, Jo.
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Fortunately they make very big ones at Bica, Patti. 🙂 🙂 Thanks a lot!
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Yes, every picture is a delight, thank you!
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You know you could spend another week there and be happy. 🙂 🙂
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Thanks, Jo! I so enjoyed this quick escape, even if it was only in my imagination. For those of us who are restless travelers, it’s wonderful to see through someone else’s eyes from thousands of miles away.
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Amazing how far you can travel in a short space of time, isn’t It? And you find great company along the way. 🙂 🙂
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I think I will be satisfied to one day come for a walk with you and then year please to snacks following.
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Imagine a mighty crocodile of bloggers! Wouldn’t that be fun? Except we’d be too busy nattering to get anywhere! 🙂 🙂 Never mind, I know a nice cafe or two. You’d be so welcome, Sue!
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I hope one day Jo we can make it happen. I’m getting closer and will be in Ireland for two weeks in September. 🙂
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Bring a macintosh! 🙂 🙂 But it’s beautiful.
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Yes rain gear a definite I understand. I’m going to do my best not to be disappointed if I can’t actually see Ireland. 🙂
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Oh, Jo, you always know how to ignite my travel bug! Stunning photos and that cake looks like a little slice of heaven! 😋
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Quite a big slice of heaven, actually! Big enough to share 🙂 🙂 And thank you!
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Works for me, Jo. 🙂
janet
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Good to hear 🙂 🙂
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So wonderful photos as always Jo!!!
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Thanks, Paulo! It’s a pretty wonderful place. 🙂 🙂
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Spending time with loved ones gives me a lot of “satisfaction ” . Like you it is the little things…that all add up to make your life feel full 😄
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There are some very wonderful little things, Gilda, and I do my best to enjoy them. 🙂 🙂
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I should be had remembering those flower festões and I wouldn’t mind a piece of that cake. Some kind of Pavlova???!!!
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Mick’s favourite kind 🙂
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I like Mike’s kind!!!! Very much!!!
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Jo, was this your post …. so sorry, I was just flicking through the entries .. and this was one of the entries I really loved the images, but I didn’t do any reading.
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Not much to read! Love you, honey 🙂 🙂
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There was loads of reading and should have known it was your page.
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