Walk down the Avenida da Liberdade, in Tavira, and you can’t miss the beautiful bridge, Ponte Romana. This crest sits proudly atop it. Although the existing bridge doesn’t date back to Roman times there was a river crossing here linking the main Roman road from Faro to Castro Marim.
Becky’s been gazing at the Super Moon. Why not join her at #SquareTops?
Isn’t it strange, the things your eyes miss? I don’t know how many times I must have walked past the photographer’s studio on Avenida da Liberdade, in Tavira, and never noticed this handsome pair, looking down on me. Always look up! I do, but I have a tendency to bump into things. 🙂
Becky has a beautiful post over on #SquareTops today. Don’t miss it!
But everybody joins in at Carnival. And it was dry and sunny, unlike Debbie’s Six Words. Have a great weekend!
Life is full of them, don’t you think? Patterns of behaviour and visual patterns. Dramatic pause to count the patterns in the shot above. Jude has a new photographic challenge this year, all about improving your photography. The lady has lots of tips and some wonderful examples, so get yourself over there and admire. But have a quick peak at my gallery first.
I could as well have said ‘are you all still seeing squares?’ but I suspect those might be Becky’s Six Words. I’d like to keep that lovely glow we’ve created, wouldn’t you? It’s up to us! Let’s start today. Happy Saturday!
It had to be done! The Military Bridge is finally being dismantled, so let’s give it one last moment in the Limelight. I’m sure Becky won’t mind.
A young man, sitting on the deck, listening to his music. Dare I hazard ‘dreamlight’? The last week of Becky’s January Light and imaginations are running riot. In Six Words, naturally. Have a great weekend!
I see tonight. I wish I may, I wish I might…” Cheating on many fronts to bring you the New Year fireworks from Tavira -the first lights of the year 🙂 and join in with January Light and Six Word Saturday. Have a happy weekend!
I know you don’t have much time for walking this week, but I thought you might like a little stroll with me? Tavira is looking very pretty on an evening. Come and see the lights! We needn’t walk far.
Ponte Romana and the riverside are strewn with blue lights. The Military Bridge is finally being dismantled, after 29 years as a ‘temporary’ structure. That’s how things are around here. Things take time! But the end result is usually worth it.
It does leave a question mark over this New Year’s Eve firework display. In recent years the fireworks have been launched from the Military Bridge. Maybe they will use a barge on the river.
The fountain wasn’t here when we first came to Tavira. We’ve seen a few changes. In the austerity years the Christmas trees were simple wooden structures. Now we sparkle and shine, and things are looking up.
Round the corner, couples pose in a shining star. Last year we had a giant bauble, which now takes pride of place in Faro marina.
In the run up to Christmas there have been carol concerts, both in the old Mercado and in many of the churches.
Much needed rain arrived, putting a bit of a dampener on scurrying shoppers, and delaying our visit to the bombeiros Nativity scene. Three days later, blue skies inevitably returned and the town was bathed in warm sunshine once more.
I shall be sad to leave, but I’m off to England today, to share a few Christmas hugs. You’ll scarcely miss me before I’m back, on Thursday. I hope that, wherever you are in the world, you get your share of hugs this festive season. Wishing you joy always (and cake!)
Not many shares this week, but all are very welcome. Join me soon, on Jo’s Monday walk.
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Debbie always astounds me with her photography. This one is a beauty- please don’t miss it!
A wander through Christmas at Kew
The sky can be endlessly fascinating. Come cloud-gazing with Janet :
Some places still look beautiful dripping wet! Drake never minds the weather :
Emma showcases her beautiful artwork, in lovely Donegal :
The Burtonport Old Railway Walk, Ireland
While Eunice pursues her love of street art, in Dublin :
Cathy regretfully completes her pilgrimage :
A day in Santiago de Compostela
And Hikeminded shares some beautiful images from Germany :
Odenwald: Engelberg Monastery and Miltenberg
Lastly, spare a thought for Australia. What a nightmare this Winter has been for so many!
Merry Christmas, everyone!
restlessjo 
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