Playing around in the salt pans
The salt pans in summer fascinate. I will mostly be posting Azores in the coming weeks, but I can’t ignore the crystalline beauty on my doorstep.
It’s party time here in the Algarve. On Monday, 24th June, it will be Tavira Day and a celebration of Sáo Joáo. There are paper flowers everywhere, and music and fireworks will fill the air. I’ll be joining in, of course. Have a great weekend! But don’t forget to play with words at Debbie’s!
restlessjo 
Your pictures are making me sigh! Lovely!
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Many thanks 🙂 🙂
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What wonderful photos and a wonderful sight.
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D’you know, you were right! Lurking in Spam on your birthday 😦 😦 But, thank you!
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Thank you for rescuing me! I think you have me confused with someone else – it’s not my birthday yet. 🙂
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Oh, no! Facebook has a lot to answer for. Sorry 😦
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No problem! Darned Facebook. 😉
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🙂 🙂
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It looks other wordly Jo. Hangover this morning? 😉
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I love the crystals, Gilly. Certainly feeling a little ‘deflated’ after all the excitement 🙂 🙂 I never saw the Praca so full! An older guy called Rui Veloso, and he had the crowd in the palm of his hand. Magic! We’d taken Marie along and she’d had a bad day with builders, but she came home smiling and so excited.
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I’m assuming the salt is collected. What a wonderful sight.
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Yes, if you look closely you can see the guy raking it in on one of the photos. A hot job! 🙂
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Have a fabulous time this evening 🙂
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The fireworks were fabulous 😚🎆🎶💕
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Yay 😍
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Mesmerizing scenes.. And great photography I must say… Enjoy the festival and waiting for some more pics…
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Thanks a lot! The fireworks were fabulous 🙂 🙂
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And they’re wonderful from the air, I bet. The Azores look so fascinating and well, desirable! 🙂 Great photos!
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Flying into the Algarve is always a pleasure, Lynn. You cross the marshes and hover over the barrier islands. 🙂 🙂 Thanks a lot!
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Wonderful photos of the salt pans, and interesting, too, to see their salt-making process. Thanks for this delightful post, Jo.
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Hi Jet 🙂 🙂 They always interest me, but particularly at this time of year. Not much fun being a salt worker, I doubt 😦 Thanks for your company, hon.
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Jo, along with everyone I do find your photos of the ‘ Flor de Sal ‘ . Another beautiful creation by nature. I know how they come about
but what stuns me are again the beauty all the reflection from that shimmer from the surfaces.
Like huge jewellery but only better.
There are many fantastic places on this Earth to feel at home with.
Miriam
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Yes, many, Miriam. I was walking out to the salt marshes this morning. A very privileged place to be 😍💕
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Fab photos Jo, they look almost other-worldly don’t they? And watch yourself at party time too. Try and behave just a little ………….
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I didn’t think you’d be a killjoy, Jonno. 😆 And yes, they have a surreal quality that I love 💕
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Very amazing! But would you please explain a bit about salt pen? I mean, what are they and which creatures live there and which are the plants growing there…? Thank you! 🙂
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Not my purpose today but if you are interested Google can supply all the details. I simply admire the beauty.
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Have fun on the 24th, Jo. It’s a celebration too in Florence–La Festa di San Giovanni. Enjoy! Your shots are terrific. I always wondered what salt flats look like.
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Thanks, Patti 🙂 🙂 The town’s rocking this weekend. Have to retreat to the roof terrace for a bit of peace 🙂 Enjoy yours, too!
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Thanks, Jo.
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The salt flats are really interesting, Jo! Very fascinating and beautiful in their own distinctive fashion. 🙂
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It always amazes me to see the salt forming, Debbie. And the sunlight on the crystals is just lovely 🙂 🙂
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Never a dull moment, Jo. 😃
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You can’t say I don’t try, Ad 🙂 🙂
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It seems like one festival after another out there!
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At this time of year it certainly feels that way, Gunta. The evenings are long and warm and people want to be outdoors. I’ve just come inside now to make supper. 🙂 🙂
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I’ll put that festival on my bucket list. Beautiful blue.
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It’s a lovely time of year to be here, Carol. I think you’d enjoy it 🙂 🙂
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Gorgeous visuals, Jo. Each one is so unique. Such beauty right in your own back yard …but that is why you made it so.
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I love the Flor do sal they market here, Lisa. I can’t imagine this place without the salt pans and marshes. 🙂 🙂 It’s home!
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