The calm Atlantic
We usually think of the south coast of Europe being on the Mediterranean, however I think the formal start of that sea isn’t until inside the Straits of Gibraltar. That means that the south cost of Portugal is technically along
The calm Atlantic
We usually think of the south coast of Europe being on the Mediterranean, however I think the formal start of that sea isn’t until inside the Straits of Gibraltar. That means that the south cost of Portugal is technically along
Flowers on the way to the beach
As I mentioned last week, Alvor has a lovely beach which we could see in the distance when skydiving. We couldn’t spend a week there without taking a walk to the sea. There are quite steep cliffs between the part
Flowers on the way to the beach
As I mentioned last week, Alvor has a lovely beach which we could see in the distance when skydiving. We couldn’t spend a week there without taking a walk to the sea. There are quite steep cliffs between the part
Along the coast a bit
A little to the West of Faro is the town of Alvor. It is a great holiday destination, with things to do so suit many interests. The reason I travelled to Alvor was to do some skydiving at one of
Along the coast a bit
A little to the West of Faro is the town of Alvor. It is a great holiday destination, with things to do so suit many interests. The reason I travelled to Alvor was to do some skydiving at one of
Through the archway
Having passed through the archway in last week’s post, I walked up this little lane. I really like the way the pavements are paved with irregular, squarish stones, which I subsequently found in quite a few other places in the
Through the archway
Having passed through the archway in last week’s post, I walked up this little lane. I really like the way the pavements are paved with irregular, squarish stones, which I subsequently found in quite a few other places in the
Starting in the lower left
In my post following the March on Europe in London, I announced my decision to visit all 27 ‘other’ countries in the EU while my British Passport still affords me the rights of a European Citizen. Although it wasn’t quite planned
Starting in the lower left
In my post following the March on Europe in London, I announced my decision to visit all 27 ‘other’ countries in the EU while my British Passport still affords me the rights of a European Citizen. Although it wasn’t quite planned
Kamakura
After we had walked along the panorama path we had a dumpling stuffed with black beans to eat and then went in search of the big Buddha which we had come to see. He was another 300m or so up
Not just the Hasedera temple
There are a further eight objects of interest within this temple area. A golden seated statue of Yakuyoke (Protector from Evils Spirits) which was made in 1194 at the request of the first shogun of Japan. It is 2.8m high.
Not just the Hasedera temple
There are a further eight objects of interest within this temple area. A golden seated statue of Yakuyoke (Protector from Evils Spirits) which was made in 1194 at the request of the first shogun of Japan. It is 2.8m high.
