It was a strange day. We had driven back from the north east of Portugal, and decided to spend a night in Serpa before returning to our Algarve home. When we ventured out next morning the whole place was deserted, closing down as the virus approached. No possibility of visiting the Museum of Watches, as planned, but we were delighted to find the castle walls still accessible. A grey mist hung over the town, adding to the sombreness of the mood. Gradually it lifted and, for a moment, we were feeling on top of the world.
restlessjo 
Love all the different shades of red rooftops.. 😉
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A nice patchwork, Lisa 🙂 🙂
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I love this one.. more like reality.. please visit ixploredotblog.wordpress.com
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Very like reality 🙂 🙂 Thank you, Anita!
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Its different how you revolve your words around the pictures. Amazing!
Regards
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I think I probably just have a strange brain, but thank you 🙂 🙂
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That grey sky didn’t promise anything good – it announced the dreaded virus and its impending doom for you… 😦 But, walking on castle walls is always a joy!
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Even here in Tavira I have castle walls to walk on, Liesbet. 🙂 🙂 Though I’m sure, like the gardens, they are closed at the moment.
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Those clotheslines in Spain and Portugal, always seem to bring me back to the reality that when visiting various villages this is their home, not just a group of old historical buildings.
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Yes, I do think it must be strange living in an historical quarter, Suzanne. There’s a price to pay for the privilege.
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I’m learning about Portugal. Thank you. Keep the photos coming.
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Happy to have your company, John. It’s a beautiful place to share. 🙂 🙂
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Nice to get this stop in before being more or less confined. 🙂 May I have a glass of red as well, although with the heat here, white would probably be more appropriate. But I do like red. Happy weekend, Jo. See you Monday for a walk.
janet
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The white has gone, darlin’, but I can always offer you a glass of red. 🙂 🙂 Have a good weekend, Janet!
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Red works, Jo. Cheers.
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Happiness has a wilder, purer quality when it breaks through in challenging times.
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And at the end of the day, we were coming back to a home that we love, Susan 🙂 🙂
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It’s a wistful time.
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Charming and i like your photos much better than skyscrapers.
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Thanks David! I’m not big on skyscrapers and there aren’t any around here so it’s just as well 🤭💕
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Love the rooftops, though some look in dire need of repair!
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Just a bit of patching here and there, Jude. Like your conservatory 🙂 🙂
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Huh! Don’t mention the C word. Now would be a good time for someone to look at it while we have dry weather! Plus a leak in the house roof… 😰
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I never said a word….. 😦
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Thank you for lifting my spirits with these gorgeous images. Especially love the one with laundry.
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Washing does seem to be a popular pastime, Lisa 🙂 🙂 All ok with you?
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😃The Captain and I are safe and healthy in Puerto Escondido.
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Raising a glass of red to you both 🙂 🙂
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