A lovely place to end! We had the odd misgiving when we arrived in Vila Franca do Campo, but we were completely wrong.
Such a wonderful renovation, retaining character and atmosphere, and with smiling, helpful staff. Convento de Sáo Francisco was a real find.
I even found a niche to watch the final of the French Open tennis at Roland Garros, while a certain other enjoyed one last lounge beside a hotel pool. All’s well that ends well? Rafa certainly thought so! And as we sashayed out to our final evening meal, would you credit it but a band struck up in the distance? Just one more procession, albeit a very low key affair, which rather suited our mood.
And the sun finally set on an epic Azores adventure. I have so enjoyed sharing it with you.
So sorry to have confused everybody! I intended to schedule Vila Franca do Campo, my Monday walk, for today, but I got over-excited and posted it late on Saturday. My links to everyone’s walks are over there so please do check back for any you’ve missed. I doubt I’ll post again before the weekend. Have a great week!
restlessjo 
What a beautiful place. Nothing like a parade to close a grand adventure.
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I had an absolute love affair with the Azores. One day I hope to see more of the islands 🙂 🙂
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I’ve loved your Azores posts, it’s somewhere Id like to go but probably never will. Also it isn’t somewhere that often written about, so very refreshing all round and your photos have been fab. Love you sweetheart 🙂
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Thanks so much, Gilly! I was happy they lived up to expectations, and I do hope to go back one day. At least 3 more islands I need to see 🙂 🙂
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What a charming spot, Jo, and a relaxing spot to catch the tennis. You’ve whet my appetite for Portugal. 🙂
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It had so much atmosphere in the monastery, Jane- and a lovely little town too 🙂 🙂
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What a lovely place.. Glad they kept the facade..
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It had real atmosphere, Lisa. A great place to round off the trip. 🙂 🙂
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Is it really that long ago? The final of the French Open seems like ages! I’m sure Mick was happy to rest his poor worn out feet after all those hills you dragged him up! I hope you had a lovely last meal with some nice cheese and port. I’m not really a port person, it is too sweet, but I make an exception at Christmas with a bit of fruit cake and cheese. Interesting little procession there at the end, looks like they are part of a wedding party all dressed up in their finery. Hope you have had a good journey back to the Algarve – without too much in the way of disruption. I bet you’ll be happy to be back in your own bed tonight 🙂
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Been back about an hour, after a wine stop or two. A long day and I am a bit wrecked. My phone died on me in Nottingham so if you’ve sent me anything recent on WhatsApp I won’t have got it. Will get a new one in the next few days but may not be fully operational for a while. Hopefully you’ve got the young un home? 🙂 🙂
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Yes, he’s home and eating like a horse!! Nice to see, though this could be expensive if he is here for long!
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beautiful end to such a fabulous trip 🙂
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Till the next time, hey? 🙂 🙂 How’s it going with Lisa?
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i find myself attempting to find another way to express my “awe” at the beauty. I have run out of adjectives, Jo. LOL!
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If it makes you smile, Debbie, that’s a good thing 🙂 🙂
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Have been eying vacation offers to the Azores for a while now and your posts make it look and sound even more attractive than the ads!
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That’s worrying, but if I need a job… 🙂 🙂 But seriously, I had no regrets in going there.
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I have so loved following in your footsteps and seeing it all through your eyes and lens! Thank you, Jo, from the bottom of my heart!
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It was one of the best holidays I’ve ever had, Ann-Christine. I’m so glad you could enjoy it with me 🙂 🙂
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Looks like such a lovely spot to end the adventures in the Azores I’ll be by the pool. 😊
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Mick would buy you a drink but there wasn’t a bar 😦 It was a monastery, after all 🙂 🙂
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What a find, indeed. It looks very peaceful and relaxing. I love the arrangement of pineapples in the dining room(?).
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The dining area was small but there was fresh pineapple on the table, Ann, and extra tables were set up along the corridor, which sounds bizarre but was actually rather a nice arrangement. 🙂 🙂
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I think that must have been charming.
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What a lovely find Jo. And the perfect place to end a vacation.
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I was in two minds about it, Colline, because of the distance from the airport, but it really was worth it. 🙂 🙂
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Portugal never fails to impress, and you are so lucky to be a resident there now, Jo. I’m already tempted to return. missing my port and pasteis de nata as we speak. 🙂 Such lovely photos.
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Thanks, hon 🙂 🙂 Last day in Nottingham with my daughter, then homeward bound. It’s been great to see everyone and make ourselves useful, but it will be good to be back.
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What a wonderful way to finish your Azores trip. Another beautiful little place to explore and the weather again looks perfect.
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We really were lucky weatherwise, Jonno. Mick compared the Azores to the English Lake District but I found them far more beautiful. 🙂 🙂 We haven’t ventured far without the brolly on this trip.
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It’s been wonderful seeing and reading about your Azores Adventures. Another place on the list…..
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It’s still on mine, Margaret! I need to go back for the islands of Terceira and Flores 🙂 🙂 Some day…
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This looks like the perfect place to end your holiday and I can completely understand why Mick decided to lounge beside that gorgeous pool.
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A pool or watch Rafa was no contest for him, Carol. 🙂 🙂 And he’d earned it.
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