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Tuesday, 5 July 2016

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Just a few days ago I returned from a magical holiday in Portugal. I will be writing more about my travels over the coming days, as well as my latest book reads, but, for now, let me share an overview with you.

My mum is not getting any younger, so it is a priority for me to spend more time with her. I therefore made ​​arrangements to spend a whole month of holidays with her. During my stay we were fortunate enough to receive visits from long standing close friends.

We followed simple, nice and relaxed programmes. Long days spent at the beach with a homemade picnic




Visited the 86th Lisbon Book Fair “Feira do Livro”

Enjoyed the full month of popular festivities celebrating the people's saints, “Festa dos Santos Populares”

Dining out at our favourite “Tascas”, typical Portuguese restaurants, which are very simple and cheap with exquisite food.

Shopping: we got lovely swimming costumes and I bought a couple of things for sweetheart.

We also celebrated mum's birthday. A delicious cake from the pastry shop El Corte Inglés could not be missed.

...And lots of laughter and conversation throughout! All in all, I was happy to be with those I love and I feel grateful for everything.

I wish you all a great week!!


18 comments:

  1. Uma bela reportagem fotográfica que gostei de ver.
    Um abraço e boa semana.
    Andarilhar

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    1. Viva Francisco! Obrigada pela sua visita e pela sua simpática mensagem. PS: adoro o seu país e nunca me canso de explorar as suas lindas cidades.  Infelizmente não fui a Setúbal :-((

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  2. A warm welcome back to the wanderer! I look forward to seeing more marvellous photos of your stay in Lisbon.

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    1. Hello Cresta Bear. Thank you so much for your kind words and for your words of welcome.

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  3. Portugal has been on my wanderlust bucket list for the longest time and now I want to go more than ever. The beaches look incredible as well as all the color in the streets. Can't wait to read more about it. :)

    JennifHsieh

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    1. Hello Jen. Thank you so much for your kind words and for your words of welcome.
      PS: I'm very happy to hear that you want to visit Portugal:) It is indeed an awesome country.

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  4. Waouh : ça fait un sacré bail. J'ai regardé ton blog ce matin en me disant, «voyons voir si elle a posté quelque chose...» ça fait plaisir de te revoir sur ce blog !  Je suis très contente de ton retour :) Gros bisous Chantal

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    1. Salut Chantal. Merci beaucoup pour ton message gentil. Je suis très contente de te revoir ici... toujours fidèle au poste et égale à toi-même!...Gros bisous :)

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  5. Welcome back Miss Traveler! You look stunning! I look forward to seeing your posts everyday.

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    1. Hello Charles. Thank you so much for your kind words and for your words of welcome.

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  6. Welcome home! Good of you to spend time with Mom. I see where you get your love of color, flowers, and fine things. Looking forward to hearing more. PS: You look fabulous in your bathing suit!

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    1. Hello Judy. Thank you so much for your kind words and for your words of welcome.
      PS: I am very excited to see what have you been up to lately (your recent reads)?!

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  7. Merveilleuses ces photos, la plage me fait rêver en ce moment ! Tu es ravissante dans ce maillot de bain. Bisous et bon weekend :)

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    1. Merci de ta visite! Profite bien de ton séjour à Madrid. :)

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  8. Welcome back! It's lovely of you to share these photos. Portugal looks amazing and so glad you had such a great time!

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    1. Hello Monica. Thank you so much for your kind words and for your words of welcome. :)

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  9. I'll be staying tuned for your Portugal posts. We plan to visit next year, so I'll be using your posts as research. ;-)

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    1. Thank you very much Monica, I think Portugal is a country you can come back to over and over.....  I'm sure you will enjoy it :)

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