Lying on a sunbed by the pool at the Casa Polgoda villa, I looked up to see thin clouds scudding beneath higher swirls. And up there swallows performed their aerial acrobatics, close to the century old Farol de Alfanzina which each night radiated, surveying the boundless ocean beyond us before circling the land.
It was a wonderful week. One of the best holidays ever and we have just got back. Nothing went wrong and everybody got along just fine and dandy. Two babies in the pool and Little Phoebe too - singing her nonsensical ditties as happy as could be.
Each evening Ian was king of the kitchen as Stewart prodded the outdoor barbecue and there was fine Portuguese wine and "Super Bock" beer. One night, we even dined on the villa's rooftop as the sun sank where it always does - out in the west.
Of course I have more to say about it all but I am tired now and I haven't edited my photographs. See you tomorrow.
I'm glad you had such a wonderful trip. Can't wait to see your photos.
ReplyDeleteFrances and Ian took better photos with their i-phones though it pains me slightly to admit this.
DeleteI'm glad it all went well and I look forward to hearing and seeing more about it.
ReplyDeleteThere were no hiccups or mini-disasters which is a relief.
DeleteBem-vindo a casa! (Welcome home!) I don't really speak Portugese but Google does.
ReplyDeleteIs Google the name of your parrot Bruce?
DeleteWelcome home. It sounds a wonderful holiday.
ReplyDeleteIt was so good it would likely be impossible to repeat. It was a moment in time when the stars were favourable.
DeleteGood to know that you had a fabulous time and are now safely home. Looking forward to the photos.
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DeleteWelcome home.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sir David.
DeleteWelcome home.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lady JayCee.
DeleteQuality memories made. Tick.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had a great time. What a treat
We pushed the boat out Kylie but it was well worth it. Great memories made.
DeleteWelcome back, Neil! Those times in our lives, however short or long, when everything comes together just perfectly, are to be treasured. I know you do that, and even better, share some of it with us.
ReplyDeleteYour reflection is so apt Meike. Thank you.
DeleteSounds a perfect break.
ReplyDeleteI have had many holidays but this was certainly one of the best in a fantastic villa.
DeleteWell, that's strange. On the other side of the world the sun sets in the west too. How can than be. Glad you had a nice time.
ReplyDeleteHang on my friend! Surely the sun sets in the east down in Australasia! Everything is topsy-turvy down there.
DeleteBom Dia and how do Mr Pudding.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home!
ReplyDeleteI've been waiting to hear all about it!
ReplyDeleteDid we miss you, while you was away?
ReplyDeleteOh, did we hang your picture on our wall?
Did we miss you, while you was gone,
Although we couldn't see you at all?
Glad to see you back. Now we await the photos.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a trip that had it all. You're whole family were with you. Yes , it would be tiring but the more you put into something the more you get.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Can't wait to see some photos!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a great time and can't wait to hear all about it, Neil. Welcome back!
ReplyDeleteLovely
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