Once again, the Algarve drew us south for the winter - irresistible beaches, sun and walking. This time, with the added dimension of having a telescope - one of Pete's 70(!) birthday presents.
The Réserve Ornithologique du Teich, Arcachon Bay in SW France and the Moinho da Mourisca, near Setubal in Portugal. Excellent birding sites to visit and provided great opportunities to try out the scope.
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| pic taken of scope image with iPhone |
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| Pete in Porto on his birthday |
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| The incredible tiles at the railway station Porto |
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| Coimbra |
Onwards south along the Atlantic coast of Portugal
Algarve
We booked into a campsite for a few days at Christmas and met up there with Maggie and Nigel and their dogs.
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| And of course a 'fat boys' breakfast! |
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| and lots of coffee stops |
The disused saltpans, sandbanks and mudflats around Ria de Alvor are brilliant for birdwatching - numerous waders and raptors - we spent a number of secluded nights here.
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| Spring Cherry blossom |
We never get tired of walking along deserted beaches...
Alvor harbour - spot the sunken yacht. Not sure what happened there.
Nice to see some new street art appearing in Lagos
This is Camel - our French motorhome neighbours take their poodle with them when going off to explore on their scooter. He has to have the bandana to stop his ears flapping around in the wind. (don't worry he's well strapped in and can't wait to hop aboard)
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| Camel |
Pete cannot resist the Portuguese toast - it tastes even better in the sunshine
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| This has to be prime real estate for storks |
Well worth a visit.
Designed by Frank Gehry, it is a truly amazing building. We were lucky enough to see the reflective plates of titanium in bright sunshine - mind blowing.
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| one day we'll manage to take a decent selfie |
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| 'Puppy' by Jeff Koons in front of the museum |
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| 'Maman" Louise Bourgeois - almost 9m high |
and lunch at Iruna is a must.
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