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Once again it’s a privilege to take part in Jakesprinter’s weekly challenge. As I pointed out to Jake, I’m a water sign, so this one’s irresistible.
So, I’m going to take you from the mountains to the sea, and where better to do that than Portugal?
Looking down on the River Guadiana
Rio Arade on it’s way to Silves
Cascades at Pego do Inferno
Rio Gilao at Tavira
Slipping round the coast to Isla Canela in Spain
Ria Formosa, the lagoon at Cacela Velha
Praia de Odeceixe on the west coast
Above Praia de Marinha
The stacks at Marinha
And down on Marinha beach
Barril beach, the water rushing to shore
What could be lovelier, or more essential, than water? I can’t imagine my life without it.
Many thanks to Jake for the opportunity to share these photos. I hope you like them, and I’d be delighted to see yours if you decide to join in. You can view all of the entries and instructions for joining the challenge at Jakesprinter Sunday Post. Hope to see you there.
Lovely images Jo – from another water sign!
I should have known!
Wonderful variety, all lovely photos, Jo!
Thanks Naomi. It was my Friday treat to myself- bit late for Sunday!
I am ALWAYS late with my posts, and no one seems to mind. I know I’m always grateful for a little boost and a visual treat whenever the post comes.
I really enjoyed your watery tour de force (geddit? force=waterfall)
Ah- improving my education, as ever, Viv. You’re a blessing on a rainy Friday evening.
Beautiful photos you have here, from another water sign. And I’m lucky to have been to most of these places.
We water signs know how to find lovely places! It’s easy in Portugal, isn’t it?
WOW! They are so beautiful places and photographs dear Joanna, especially the cascade fascinated me, with the contrast and also with the pinky flowers… Your entry is great. Thank you, have a nice weekend, with my love, nia
Thank you so much Nia. I had to pull this post together very quickly, but I have so many lovely photos of the Algarve, it wasn’t hard to do.
Outstanding, Jo! But the Cascades at Pego do Inferno. Whoa! Incredible!
Thanks Gem. I’ve dabbled my toes in that water. Bliss!
Beautiful shots – I loved looking at them.
Thanks Colline. As ever, there are some fine memories here.
Beautiful post you have here my friend ,Thanks for sharing
Thank you Jake, for being such a lovely host.
Every one of your pictures is calling to me and they’re all saying the same thing….you need a vacation!! Fabulous pictures!
Well, let’s go then Elisa. Me too! (thank you)
Ditto Suzanne’s comment (I’m a water sign too!)
Welcome to my watery world, Kat!
They are all beautiful, enjoyed them a lot!
Glad you did. Thanks a lot!
It’s like being in a dream that I don’t want to wake up. Just beautiful. You are blessed my friend. I hope one day I get to visit this places.
Thank you.
http://thismansjourney.net/2012/06/13/weekly-image-of-life-happiness/
I’m so lucky, aren’t I? Love your Image of Life idea. I’ll be following it closely.
Wow! Wonderful shots all, especially the Praia de Marinha ones!
It’s possibly my favourite beach. No, I can’t say that in public- it’s disloyal to Tavira! Thanks!
Great pictures! I’ve always wnated to go to the lagoon at Cacela Velha. I must make time to go before they build the oil rigs
They’re digging now!
Oh no! I better go sooner rather than later. Has it spoilt the landscape as yet?
Only joking! It’s a protected area, I believe.
Beautiful photos Jo!
Thanks Cath. I appreciate your visits. I never have enough time, and I’m retired so can’t imagine how you work and blog.
Lately I’m losing a little enthusiasm on writing my blog; mainly because it’s so hot outdoors (around 46 now) that I can’t get motivated to do ANYTHING! I just want to lie around and be lazy!! But I need to get back to blogging more… I feel lost when I don’t do it. You are really inspiring me to go to Portugal; a plan is gelling in my mind to go there, Spain and Morocco next year. I want to see all the Moorish influences. Did I already tell you this?? I’m getting forgetful now…..
thanks for the lovely trip to portugal jo! just what i need to sheer me as i recover
Happy to oblige. Hope the recovery’s going well!
And I’m another water sign too! Can never resist being by the ocean.
I’m loving it! Shall I start a wallchart of water sign bloggers?
Thanks for stopping at my blog, Jo! I enjoy Jake’s Sunday Post themes also…and was especially happy with the water one…as I am a water sign as well…Aquarius.
Your photos are AMAZING! Thank you so much for sharing them all.
Hello Vivian- lovely to meet you! I’m just playing with my Sunday Post entry for this week. It’ll have to wait till tomorrow now. Thanks a lot.
I’ll be sure to check it out once it’s up…life get too busy, doesn’t it?
A few of your photos reminded me of my hol last year: yes I jumped off the rope swing into the bottom of the waterfall at Pego do Inferno (not bad for a forty year old!). My kids jumped right from above the waterfall (they are fearless). Also went canoeing down the river at Odeceixe, the four of us crammed onto the canoe, bit scary as it was so quiet, only cows and jumping fish to keep us company and we didn’t know where we would end up! Cath.
Odeceixe is a lovely spot, Cath. I’d love to see more of that “wild” western coast. (I’m working on it!) Well done you- I just watched.
We go up a lot to Aljezur and that area, love it! There’s some good camping spots too so you can make a short break of it. The unfortunate thing this year will be the tolls on the A22 spoiling our fun!
I love water photos!! My favorite one is Cascades at Pego do Inferno!! Beautiful!!
I think that one has the lead at the moment Barbara, but it’s a close run thing. I love em all!
Beautiful!
Thank you Samsara. I used to love Guerlain’s perfume of that name! Going over to check this weeks Sunday Posts next.