Mt Foia, Highest Point of the Algarve
18 de maio de 2018, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
We drove up to the highest point of the Algarve, almost 3000 ft. We could see the coastline and the Southeast point of Portugal on one side, and mountain farmland on the other. It was a lovely placeLeia mais
Monchique Locals
18 de maio de 2018, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
This is a town where we saw real Portuguese people going about their day: men drinking coffee in the town square, people shopping at the market, a group of 5 women sweeping the church, and a sweetLeia mais
Moseying in Monchique
18 de maio de 2018, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Monchique is a lovely old mountain town with winding streets to explore, and a ruins of a monastery high above it.
Silves: Castle and Storks
18 de maio de 2018, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
This morning we drove away from the coast up into the mountains of the Algarve. In Silves was a castle, cathedral, and Roman Bridge, which we saw as we went by. Then we saw an amazing number ofLeia mais
Seeking Laundry, Beach, & Dinner
17 de maio de 2018, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Jacob and Jodie left for home. It was sad to say goodbye, but we'll see them in England.
Now it was time to wash clothes. Our attempts to find a laundromat were funny: At our resort, there is none,Leia mais
Church of St. Lawrence, Loule
16 de maio de 2018, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
We drove about 30 minutes away to the village of Loule, to see the Church of Sao Lourenco; that is the Portuguese spelling of St. Lawrence. It is a small church, but the inside is amazing—done allLeia mais
Sand City, Pera
16 de maio de 2018, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
This is a huge, exhibit of over 45,000 tons of sand sculpted by an international group of gifted artists, which has been going on for over 15 years. Each year’s theme is different—this year's isLeia mais
Vida Nova Wine Tour, Guia
15 de maio de 2018, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Jacob and Jodie took us to a winery for a tour, and tasting, of course! Vida Nova means New Life. We found out why this area is so good for grapes--the abundant sunshine and constant sea breezes thatLeia mais
Land's End, Portugal
14 de maio de 2018, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
We drove to the Southwest corner of the European continent, about one hour away. It is very windy and somewhat cool. The tip of the continent is the Cape of St Vincent, and has cliffs and a fort.Leia mais
Albufeira, Portugal
13 de maio de 2018, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Jacob and Jodie met up with us in the afternoon, and we went into town. Albufeira used to be a fishing village, and now is a bustling tourist town with beaches, tourist activities, and nightlife.Leia mais
On to Albufeira Portugal
12 de maio de 2018, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Then we went around Seville and crossed the border into Portugal. Upon arriving in Albuferia, the GPS lady couldn’t find our condo and took us all over on some one-track “roads” so we askedLeia mais
Ronda, Spain
12 de maio de 2018, Espanha ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Ronda is a village that a lot of people enjoy, and we would have too, except there was some kind of event--we think it was a bicycle race and we’re not sure what else was going on; people wereLeia mais
Driving to Ronda, Spain
12 de maio de 2018, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
This morning we left the Costa del Sol and headed for Albufeira, in the Algarve region of Portugal, the Southern coast. Rather than drive the quickest way, we chose to drive up in the mountainsLeia mais
Gardens of the Alcazaba
11 de maio de 2018, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
The Alcazaba has beautiful gardens and walkways.
Alcazaba (Moorish Palace)
11 de maio de 2018, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
This is a historic monument of the city. It was protected by the castle and fortress, further up the hill, which we didn’t have time to see. There are great views of the city and harbor
Malaga Cathedral
11 de maio de 2018, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
The Cathedral of the Holy Incarnation is a beautiful example of Renaissance-Baroque style with Gothic features. There are two huge organs and a beautiful wooden "choir".
The ancient Gothic chapelLeia mais
Malaga
11 de maio de 2018, Espanha ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
We drove to the city center of Malaga, with some continuing issues getting around, but finally found a parking garage near the harbor and the tourist information center. We obtained a map andLeia mais
Paradour San Francisco, Alhambra
10 de maio de 2018, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
This used to be a monastery, and has been converted into a luxury hotel (a paradour) with beautiful mosaic paths through the gardens.
Fortifications of Alhambra
10 de maio de 2018, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
After the Reconquest, Queen Isabel I and King Fernando II incorporated the Alhambra as a Royal palace with military defenses. All of the buildings were re-purposed over the years--it was too hard toLeia mais
King Carlos V Palace, Alhambra
10 de maio de 2018, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
This is an imperial renaissance palace, built in 1500-1558. It now houses the museum of the Alhambra, where we learned about some of the architecture and tile work. Dean liked the courtyard andLeia mais
Cathedral of St. Maria de la Alhambra
10 de maio de 2018, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
This is a former mosque, converted into a Cathedral after the Christian Reconquest in the late 1400’s. While it was a mosque, the Baths were used for purification before prayers, as well as forLeia mais
The Grounds of the Alhambra
10 de maio de 2018, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
The palace grounds are landscaped beautifully with flowers and bushes. Since it’s spring, many trees are in bloom.
A Day Trip to Granada, Spain
10 de maio de 2018, Espanha ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
Granada is about 2 hours away, so we got up early. We saw a weather front pouring over the mountain tops like a waterfall. Very cool! We also had a chance to see more poppies and actually got aLeia mais
A Day Off, Marbella
9 de maio de 2018, Espanha ⋅ 🌬 73 °F
Washed clothes, cooked a chicken for dinner and went to bed early. It’s good to have some down time between the big sightseeing days.
Gibraltar Commercial Ventures
8 de maio de 2018, Gibraltar ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
We had a huge pub lunch in Irish town, named for the two boatloads of Irish women brought in to provide companionship for the troops who were bored and resorting to drink which was "bad forLeia mais






































































































































ViajanteVery nice, beautiful photos ......wonderful Blog ........ you two are taking us with you, thank you very much
ViajanteThank you so much, Bruce. We are enjoying taking you along!