Jo’s Monday walk : Carvoeiro Boxes

In complete contrast to Saturday’s post, I’m sun-dazzled in Carvoeiro today.  Not my favourite place in the Algarve but, after the enormous success of my Street Art in Silves, I made it a mission to visit Carvoeiro for more of the same.  Most of its charm fled with the influx of tourism, but in winter months you might still catch a glimmer.  Just don’t attempt it in high summer!

You can forgive a lot with street art like this, can’t you?  I wandered through the centre, beaming at each new find.

Do you have a favourite yet?  I confess a weakness for the frog.  A handsome prince if ever I saw one.

The background can enhance or distract, the musculature of Ronaldo seeming a little out of place beside that delicate chimney.  But he’s everywhere in Portugal. Sometimes it’s good to see things in context, like this box outside the mosaic shop.  And the lovely azulejo panel of the bay.

Just a morsel of cake.  Not my preferred choice but very nice.  However disparaging I may be about Carvoeiro, there’s a place just along the coast that never fails to delight me, even though commercialism has done its worst.  The awe I felt when I first saw Algar Seco remains.

Fashioned by the raw power of the sea, the convoluted shapes and whorls cast a spell.  A gentle whoosh, or a blast and a roar!  The ocean always keeps you on your toes.  You can follow the boardwalk along the cliff top to take in the views, or descend to peer through the lattice of holes.

The painted electricity boxes were there too.  I hope you enjoyed them.

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I’ve tried to catch up with as many of you as I can.  Please give me a nudge if I’ve missed you.  It’s meltingly hot in the Algarve right now, so I’m glad of those cooler weeks in the UK.  Many thanks for your company and contributions.  Feel free to join me next time here on Jo’s Monday walk.

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Debbie captures the action on the streets of Edinburgh.  What a venue!

Foray into the Fringe

A North Korean history lesson and a stroll by the shore with Albert :

Jipsam Revolutionary Site

A glass of wine or two, and a trilogy, with Drake :

On the top

Down by the corner

Comfort zone

Beautiful gardens to wander in, with Sandra :

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC, Canada

While Irene enjoys a quiet life :

Morning of Peacefulness

Take a Closer Look

And Beatrice shares the natural beauty of Austria, courtesy of Ulli :

Alpine Flora and Fauna in Montafon Valley, Austria

This one from Eunice seems very appropriate this week (and note it’s a sequel)

More of Blackburn’s street art

And Cathy is still walking the Camino, one step at a time :

(Camino day 30) Arcahueja to León

(Camino day 31) Léon to Valverde de la Virgen

I couldn’t resist this walk in Paris.  Please say hello to Yoshimi :

Paris Promenade plantée Coulée verte

Rosemay visits one of my favourite places in Yorkshire :

A Spring Walk round Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

And how could you not enjoy a port or two, in Becky’s convivial company?

Discovering Vila Nova de Gaia

But if none of that pleases you, take a trip with Sheetal.  You won’t regret it!

To Rome, with love 

Hope you’re having a wonderful Bank Holiday in the UK, and wishing you all a great week ahead.  I’m still battling gently with the new phone, but I had some great news yesterday.  My son proposed to his lovely lady, on holiday in Barcelona, and she said ‘si’.  🙂

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    1. The Algarve is its own worst enemy in terms of the coastline but out of season it’s easy to have a beach to yourself. I took to the high seas to escape this afternoon. It was wonderful. 🤗🚤🌤️💕

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  3. I had a feeling you would favour the frog. I like it, too, but I love the blue and yellow box outside the handicraft shop. No owls on any boxes? The coastline of Algar Seco is stunning in its ruggedness.

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      1. :). Well, blow me down, I was out in an area of Christchurch this afternoon, which I hadn’t been in for a long time, and there was an electricity box painted with a beautiful landscape scene. Looks like someone in authority in this city has been reading your blog! 😀 Because of traffic I wasn’t able to take a photo for you.

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  4. ‘Most of its charm fled with the influx of tourism’ – great turn of phrase and I find myself saying that about too many places these days…then I realize I’m one of them🤔. Great photos of the fun artwork on these otherwise utilitarian boxes though!

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    1. I’m very lucky that I live in a less touristy place but even here it attracts too many visitors in summer. Good for local businesses and short term so I suffer in silence. Ha ha! 🤐💕

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  6. I’ve missed you my dear. Almost back on deck now. School begins on Monday – we go down for an 8 am assembly (Joe’s just extended too.)

    Your post has two winning ingredients – street art and coastline, with cake as a bonus. A lovely walk on a hot Warsaw day.

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    1. I’m sitting by the water at Olhao, Becky’s place, waiting for a boat trip to the islands. Perfect antidote to hot days. 🥰. Glad you’ll have Joe’s company too. 🏖️💕

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    1. I agree, Peta. I was thrilled when I saw my first examples of this in Silves, and it’s fun to spot them elsewhere. If I had your talent I’d pick up a paint brush 🙂 🙂

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  8. Difficult to decide as they are all so lovely. For me it’s a toss-up between the black cat and the doorway and the love azuelo tile of the bay.

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  15. oh this is fun, Jo! how lovely are the painted boxes. i bet they make you smile while taking photographs! and the deep blue sea is just beautiful! thanks as always for sharing! 🙂

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