I’ll Take Portugal Any Day

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Portugal is a delight whether staying two months or only two days.  We had a gap between the last day in our Airbnb apartment in Atlanta and the new apartment in Malaga.  Stan said, “Why not stop in Albufeira for three nights??”  So, we did.

Even though Albufeira is one of Portugal’s southernmost coastal towns, it is far too cool for sunning on the beach this time of year, and surprise showers can pop up anytime, day or night.  That’s the bad news.  The good news is that we dodged the rain and found that Albufeira is a bustling beach town with scads of restaurants, shops, and bars.  Although I am sure this place is covered with swarms of tourists in the summer, it is also quite busy now – I have dubbed this the “winter playground for Canadian seniors.” Oldies are everywhere. 

But Canadians aren’t the only visitors here. Where else can you have fun conversations with folks from the UK, Belgium, Canada, Ireland, Germany, and Portugal all in one brief afternoon? Yep, I’ll take Portugal any day! 

Stan and I are in our element. We are thrilled to be doing what we do . . . walking our tails off, finding great food, exploring, taking photos, and best of all, meeting people. 

Tomorrow, we will board a bus to Malaga, Spain to begin our first 3-month segment of this Spanish-language trip. An Alsa bus gets us there faster and earlier than flying so here we go. Let’s see some new territory! 

View from the hotel. I love being able to see the ocean.
Lupine (Bluebonnet)
Sandy beaches are almost red
Entering the Old Town
Decorated with shells
Albufeira is in the Algarve Region
O Pescadore
Town Clock Tower
Orange blossom — if only I could capture the sweet fragrance!
Seashell facade
St. Vincente – martyred by fire in Japan as he sought to convert people to Cristianity – note the flames at his feet
Polvo – Delicious!
An angry sea.
Ice Plant
Never fails! Always a Hotel California and a Texas steakhouse in every city.
And look at our farewell greeting! Until the next time, sweet Portugal

11 replies on “I’ll Take Portugal Any Day”

  2. 😊❤️❤️😊 Enjoy my sweets and GOD bless!!
    All my love always!!!

  3. Glad you are both having fun and seeing the world. How is your Spanish? Beautiful scenery! God bless! Love you both! Ann Ward

  4. Glad you are both having fun and seeing the world. How is your Spanish? Beautiful scenery! God bless! Love you both! Ann Ward

    1. Hi, Ann, thank you! We will miss seeing you at LCR today. Love to you too!!!! Janie and Stan

  5. I see the joy on your two happy faces-like kids at a birthday party. Have fun!!’n ❤️❤️❤️

    1. Hi sweet Mary! Yep, we’re just a couple of kids having a ball! Just settled in at our apt in Malaga. Three-bedrooms with tiled patio and balcony overlooking the Mediterranean. Lovely!!! The apt is a touch more rustic than I imagined but it is nice and better, it is super convenient to supermarket, restaurants, bus stop and the beach. I have all this and Stan—I am one very happy lady!!! Love you, girl!

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