Tuesday 9th May. Tavira.

 Marianne and I headed off into Tavira for some shopping after breaky. JO dropped us off and M guided me around to an old castle built by the Moors in the 11 century. Of course the Christian's came and took over. Most of it is now in ruins but great walls and beautiful gardens. The jacaranda are all in bloom at the moment and of course bougainvillea and oleanders  are everywhere.

We went into the Cork All shop and I went a little silly. Love their purses, wallets, everything in cork. I even bought myself a cork hat!! We then browsed through lots of

other shops and you know how much I love a souvenir shop. I even bought some great sketchers sandals. I've now thrown out 2 pairs of shoes to make for more room!!! We then headed across the bridge for sushi sitting by the river with a beautiful  breeze as its very hot. 33 today.  JO picked us up and we then changed and walked to friends for a swim. Ahhhhhh beautiful in the pool with their girls. Another beautiful day in paradise!!










Check out the passionfruit vine and loaded with fruit. Puts mine to shame.





Comments

  1. Anne9 May 2023 at 14:29

    Loved the photo of you in the tourist shop. Obviously bliss for you. Good find: Sketchers sandals. I loved the cork when we were there.
    Another miserable day here.
    The scenery looks lovely. Just the thought of blue skies and sun. Fingers crossed for us too.

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  2. abroadabroad9 May 2023 at 15:59

    More lovely photos. Your friends really found a great place to live in the sun. Enjoy.

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  3. Jenny10 May 2023 at 17:25

    Looks great.Waiting for the fog to lift and find some sun!

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