PinnedWhy write content that nobody reads?We write and write and nobody sees what we write, so what it the point in writing at all? They say that writing is good for the soul. Get your feelings out! Somebody once told me to write negative things down on a piece of paper and then burn the…Writing On Medium2 min readWriting On Medium2 min read
Jun 3Tarlov Cysts?I knew I wouldn’t be consistent, or is it persistent? Well either way — it seems I am neither. Had a lot going on. Then I got a spanner in the works. A health issue, which now seems to have worsened. So having to slow down a bit. …Tarlov Cysts2 min readTarlov Cysts2 min read
May 15The Great BlackoutI am just not cut out for this diary writing lark! I have tried to write every day, but I run the risk of being boring. So instead of a day in the life post — I am going for a more — last five days approach! This year I…Portugal2 min readPortugal2 min read
May 9Back in the DayWho remembers the Algarve 36 years ago? Wow, is it really 36 years ago? The beaches were so unspoiled back then. Remember? No huge restaurants along the coastline. No concessioned parts of the beach where you couldn’t put up a parasol or a sunshade. Just sand and sea! Julia’s Beach…Algarve2 min readAlgarve2 min read
May 7Just what do I do with my Time?I have missed a few days — been so busy. I am nobody so why would you want to read anything I write, right? To be honest I am writing for me. …Algarve3 min readAlgarve3 min read
May 4Health Matters“Tem Cartão Continente?” Two months ago I was given some paperwork to schedule some routine test. Ultrasounds to be more precise. I normally go to Fernando Sancho in Faro as they are pretty efficient. …Saúde3 min readSaúde3 min read
May 3Friends and FoodSuch a great combination! This writing everyday lark is hard. Yesterday was another busy day. I had lessons in the morning at the Museum and in the afternoon, more at home. In the Evening I went out for dinner to the restaurant Forneria do Largo, in the square. The food and…Portugal2 min readPortugal2 min read
May 11st May -May DayMay day traditions in Portugal I cannot believe it is May already. Where have the months gone? We are halfway through the year! (almost) Already went to practice this morning with Dirk. We have a duo in which he plays guitar and a box drum, and I sing and play…Festa Da Pinha2 min readFesta Da Pinha2 min read
Apr 30Silves and Cape VerdeWhat a fun packed weekend! It all started on saturday morning at the Coronation Fair… Muffins, tea, coffee and great food! A good time was had by all. There was a lemonade incident — but luckily it wasn’t too serious…just a little sticky. From there I went to Silves with…Silves3 min readSilves3 min read
Apr 29Back in the Day!I first came on holiday to the Algarve in 1987 with my boyfriend, Paul. We spent 6 amazing weeks in Almancil. We got daytime jobs to support us on our stay and to make a bit of extra cash. I worked at The Pig and Whistle and Paul worked for…Algarve3 min readAlgarve3 min read
