Jo’s ‘not a Monday walk’

Hi folks!  Normal service is far from being resumed, but I’m aware of collecting lots of walks which I really ought to share, so here I am today.  Could I perhaps ask that you don’t send me any more links for the moment?  I have family arriving at the weekend and they have first call on my time.  I shall have a sixth birthday to celebrate, Halloween to avoid (my daughter more than makes up for me), and then the weight of numbers will come crashing down on my head.  A big one!

As if that’s not enough, I have a cat to feed.  One that hisses at me. (I do understand, I’m not the patient mistress of the house  🙂  ).  Actually, the mistress explained to me how I should place a doorstop to prevent me being locked out in the garden with said cat.  And then the door blew shut, as she was explaining, and both of us were marooned in the garden.  Life, huh?  Her on tiptoe, looking over the wall for a neighbour.  Balanced on the back of a chair.  “Christina?”  Nothing!  I holler too, but my husband is painting, in blissful ignorance.  Finally a workman a few doors down comes to see what the matter is.  ‘Er, could you open my back door and let us in, please?’  The front door is wide open.  Hopefully I won’t repeat the incident in her absence.

So, what else?  Todos a caminhar, the free walks programme aimed at encouraging a healthy population, has resumed.  On a sunkissed Sunday morning we lined up on the boardwalk at Cabanas, with music to enhance the enthusiastic warm up.  Good for a giggle if you’re an observer.  And then we’re off!  Out of the village on a back lane, past orange and olive groves.  Some of us chattering, some striding out determinedly.  At the halfway point, a bottle of water, an apple and a breakfast bar, thoughtfully provided by the council.  And afterwards, an invitation to lunch with a lovely couple.  Sunday became a celebration of life, as we boated across the narrow channel to the ilha, and strolled on the finest of sand.

I’m still dipping into the archives for today’s photos, but you can keep track of most of my doings on Instagram or Facebook.  It’s much easier to share to them straight from the phone.

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Please read and enjoy these, if you haven’t already.  I won’t be sharing any more for a while.  Many thanks to everybody.

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Seems ages since I shared a walk of Becky’s.  She’s back in Portugal later this week.  Whoop-e-doop!

A palace fit for an English Queen

A glass of wine with Drake?  It would be an honour :

Colors of mood

Rupali shares some wonderful colours too :

Leaves in Autumn

Was September beautiful for you?  It certainly was for Lady Lee :

The Changing Seasons, September

Alastair managed to find his way to my walks.  Please do visit and say hello :

My Walk this Week 127 – Autumn Morning

It’s never boring at Jesh’s place, no matter what she’s up to :

Vacation Busyness

Janaline has seen the world, and there’s nothing like the beauty of Ireland :

Why I walk to explore places like Rathmullen in Ireland

Raspberry heaven with Irene :

Take Your Pick

Someone who’s always living the good life- join Jackie for a slice or two :

Pizza toss 

You butter believe it

Let’s hear it for Cathy!  She’s completed the Camino- loud fanfare!- and still shared some beautiful walks with me.  This is just one of many:

Wupatki Pueblo

I’m back in the UK on 9th November.  I should just make it to a Girl’s Night and then it’ll be crazy while we finish packing and handing over our home.  Catch up with you when I can.  Take care till then!

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  4. I see life is taking over with you as wel, Jo. Not a bad thing for sure. And, I’ve noticed that more and more people use other social media forms to share their photos and adventures, because it is easier, especially when having a phone. I don’t have one of those, so I’ll have to stick with my camera and computer. More hassle, but no phone (texts, updates, calls, internet connection …) to worry about. 🙂 Enjoy your special time with family, and cats. Funny story about being locked out. It happens to the best of us.

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    1. I’m already wondering how I can feed the cat, go out to supper, boil a couple of eggs for tomorrow’s walk and catch up on here Liesbet. Something has to give and it won’t be the ungrateful animal 😃😃

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  5. Oh dear, I know I shouldn’t, but I laughed at the picture of you and the mistress of the house being shut out in the garden with the cat and calling for help. Reminded me a bit of one of those slapstick comedies we used to see in the ‘olden days’. 🙂

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  6. So lovely to hear from you and catch up. I have to wonder whether that cat is a tortoiseshell – they can be rather arsey. I personally wouldn’t encourage the lad to partake in Halloween, just one more commercial money-making racket. I’m sure he’ll be more than happy exploring the beaches – not many of those in Leeds! Hope the weather stays fine for their visit. Getting cooler here. Popped over to see your Instagram photos – the rusty bougainvillea is very lovely. A few pots of different colours, a lemon tree, and some hibiscus plants and you’ll be sorted. Get the G&T ready!

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    1. Definitely a tortoiseshell. She was a stray and Marie’s looked after her from a kitten so has finally earned some affection. I have a long way to go. Thanks for visiting the Instagram. I have the most melting shade of creamy pink bougainvillea on my camera but can’t download yet. 23C and I’m back on the roof perch. Humoured Mick with the beach this morning. We’ve been hectic in a good way. Walking tomorrow and Wednesday. Still a few issues but I’m trying to chill. It’ll be alright on the night, I tell myself. 😃😃

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  7. Have a lovely time with your family. I’m not at Normal speed and not sure when I will be. Been blogging from my phone since September and it’s tricky. ❤️to you dear Jo.

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  20. Oh wow bless you. Thank you for sharing. Have a fabulous week, I’m counting down the days to Thursday, and then from Thursday I’ll be counting down the days to our November lunch 😁

    PS keep your phone in pocket that way at least you can ring me when locked in garden!!

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    1. Shouting won’t work if you’re in Olhao, will it? We’ve kind of declared a rest day today but I’m not sure how restful it will be. Hugs darlin! Your turn soon 😃 xx

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