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Six word Saturday

Join me for soothing t’ai chi?

This is the setting for my Saturday morning t’ai chi, but before we start I’d like to say an enormous thank you to all of you who commented on my previous post.  It’s not the first time that I’ve experienced the warmth of this community, but it was a powerful reminder of how lovely you all are, and I’m very grateful.  And feeling fine!  🙂

Meanwhile, Becky is feeling Spiky this month.  Don’t forget to join in, and remember, it’s a Square challenge. (but you can stretch it a bit…  🙂  )  I thought I’d join in with some very gentle spikes.  The butterfly had very ragged, spiky wings but they’re fluttering so happily that I’m afraid you can’t tell.  The flowers are definitely spiky though.  And beautiful, too.

Apologies to Debbie for exceeding my Six again.  She’s at fabulous Venice Carnival.  Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

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What the heck? Three zero one!

Following on from 300… widely known as the Chameleon Trail, these pine woods east of Monte Gordo are luxuriant in Bridal Bloom this year.  A less well defined shot appears in my Instagram account.  I much prefer this one.  Debbie, meanwhile, is following the trail of history.  In Six Words, of course!  Have a happy Saturday!

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Is it ok to spoon here?

Spoonbills seem to love this patch of the Algarve, rich in algae as it is.  I do too, and the interesting Shadows it creates.

Some of us have seen better days!  This is my 300th Six word Saturday.  Maybe time to retire gracefully?

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White broom and a salt mountain

Better late than never!  Debbie is supporting a great cause this week.  Join her with six words?

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Lost in a blaze of glory

Not much else to say, is there?  But please do visit Debbie at Six Word Saturday.  You will be dazzled!  And have a happy weekend!

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Not warm enough for a swim

But I did see someone in the water.  Cacela Velha is a lovely spot to just sit and daydream.  Debbie’s sharing blue sky too.  Don’t forget it’s Six Word Saturday!  Have a good one  🙂

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The ending to another perfect day

And then I came home and watched Rafa.  🙂  Have a great weekend, and don’t forget to have fun with Debbie’s Six Word Saturday.

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Can you believe, perfect blossom already?

The earliest I ever remember seeing it!  We’ve had such wonderfully sunny days, but, ooh, it can be nippy on a night.  🙂  Debbie’s a bit of a wonder, too.  How does she keep turning out such perfect Six Word Saturdays?

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Loving Christmas time in the Algarve

I’ve been seriously neglecting Becky’s Square challenge this month, but time marches on and it’s almost time to wish you all a very Merry Christmas.

I’ve seen Aldeia dos Sonhos (the children’s Village of Dreams) in Loulé, a tree made of recycled plastics in São Brás de Alportel, and one decorated with firemen’s boots in Faro.  I’ve hunted down Presépios (Nativity scenes) in towns and villages all across the Algarve.

A bit of recycling
The fire brigade in action?
There’s a child, just peeping out the door
Can’t beat a spray-painted boot decoration!
Storks, nesting and flying at Vila Real de S. Antonio giant nativity scene
A scene from the salt pans
Vila Real main square and church
How lovely is this? Found in Olhao’s library
And this one, made of wood carving

Perhaps I’m biased but I do think that Tavira’s lights are the best I’ve seen.  Square, or not so square, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.

Wishing you all the joy of the festive season.  And let’s hope the year ahead is kind.  I will be whizzing around the UK, so no Monday walk for me next week.  But I’ll be home in the Algarve for New Year.  Hope to see you then.  Meantime, don’t miss Debbie’s beautiful six words.

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Where will I be next year?

It’s been a hectic week and I have so much to share, but I’m running out of time.  Next weekend our move to the Algarve begins.  Newcastle is just one of many places I’ll miss.  I visited the city for the Heritage Open Day event and the star of the show was undoubtedly Trinity House.  Photos inside were not permitted for security reasons, but you can, and should, book a tour. Former law courts, the Guildhall, were impressive too.

Trinity House
Home of north east navigation
Inside the Guildhall, former law courts
With fine wood panelled walls
Creatures screaming at you in the dock
And elaborately reproduced ceiling
The iconic bridge
And the Sage theatre, seen through ‘The Eye’

But who’d have thought that after all these years I’d find an area of Newcastle I really didn’t know?  I followed the Tyne out to Ouseburn, whose arty vibe and grungy, graffiti covered streets were a revelation.  Even on such a grey day, my spirits were lifted.

This may be my last ever Six Word Saturday and I’m very grateful to Debbie for indulging and entertaining me so beautifully over the years.  One thing’s for sure.  I’ll not stop exploring and following my nose.  I just can’t help myself.  🙂

Wishing you all a happy Saturday!