My 2020 diary – January to March

18 2020 is a year that will remain in mankind’s collective memory for many decades to come. While this year’s diary records my usual aspirations and activities (fun and mundane), there are also far more sobering notes, like my recording … Continued

Western Algarve: Lagos to Praia da Luz

With New Year effectively cancelled for everyone this year and a three-day curfew in Portugal from January 1-3, we decided to treat ourselves to an end of year mini-trip to Praia da Luz (returning in plenty of time on New … Continued

Christmas walking around Armação de Pêra

This Christmas – our fifth in the Algarve and the second in Armação de Pêra – followed much the same pattern as in previous years with hiking assuming the focal point in our holiday plans. We’re not currently in lockdown … Continued

Central Algarve: the potteries of Porches

I’m still relatively new to this outdoor writing lark; however, the one thing I learned from Harri is it’s essential to get the route right. This is true whether you’re hiking in South Wales or walking in and around Armação de … Continued