writing and hiking in the sun
We felt surprisingly lively when we woke to face our second, longer day of hiking – Parises to São Brás de Alportel – although that was possibly because we’d skipped dinner and gone to bed soon after 8pm to … Continued
This weekend saw us tackling our first two-day hike for some time in preparation for a proposed two-week backpacking trip to Northern Portugal and Galicia later this year. Both Harri and I have new rucksacks. Mine is an Osprey Tempest … Continued
After a good night’s sleep, we were looking forward to our return walk to Tavira along the beaches and the Ria Formosa. Hailing from Newport, Wales, I feel pretty well-informed about tides – the River Usk has the highest tidal … Continued
It’s over two years since we were last in Tavira and even longer since we visited Vila Real de Santo António, the most easterly town in the Algarve. Which meant I was rather pleased when Harri decided he’d like to … Continued
