Wednesday 10th May. Cabanas and Tavira Portugal.

 Another beautiful day in sunny Portugal.  After breaky, Marianne suggested a little walk around Cabanas, which is fairly close to them but closer to the sea. JO dropped us off and we walked through main roads with beautiful apartments and then down little  cobblestone streets. The peak season will be around June and hard to believe this area will soon my jumping with oldies from the UK,  France, Sweden and the US.  Already I heard different languages.  And golf is a really big thing here. Some come for a week, others for 3 months. It is a very popular area and tourism is a major industry.

After a shandy by the boardwalk we headed back to a restaurant that Marianne and JO recommended.  JO joined us and the mixed grill was delicious. Accompanied of course by my fruit drink....sangria!! A drive back, then a walk to friends for a swim in their pool then a trip to a typical Portuguese bar where many were playing boules. I've managed to pack my case and tomorrow  I head off to Lisbon, Zurich  and then Dubrovnik.  The time has gone so quickly but hopefully Marianne and JO will come to Australia soon. They are wonderful friends. 











Comments

  1. Anne10 May 2023 at 14:49

    We are all jealous of your weather. Still miserable here.
    Who is your new friend? Bit of a concern. Looks like too many sangrias?

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  2. Karyn 10 May 2023 at 15:04

    Two glorious days. Seems idyllic. Reliable warm weather has great appeal. Soon time for you to ride off these days of good food and wine. I did laugh, Anne!!

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  3. Juju's away.blogspot.com10 May 2023 at 15:43

    Lordy Marianne gas changed....
    Life looks so casual & fun in Faro. Weather superb!
    Wish me a dry walking track Smith!

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  4. Jenny10 May 2023 at 17:27

    A fantastic few days! Good luck Jude!

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  5. Juju's away.blogspot.com10 May 2023 at 23:51

    Many thanks Jenny..say a prayer or 2 please for safety and fun times walking, eating & drinking!

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    1. Jenny11 May 2023 at 00:51

      Just googled the walk- sounds fantastic.Are you doing the guided walk?

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