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Freewheel
Julian & Anne Whitlock
Mon 6 Oct 2008 14:13
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Albufeira
Ongoing problems with Furuno plotter
and worries over world financial crisis
meant that we have changed our plans and are flying back to the UK
early.
We have therefore diverted to Portugal
and arrived in the very secure
marina
of Albufeira on the 2nd where we intend
leaving 'Freewheel' for the next
6 weeks.
One unplanned opportunity that
presented itself was the chance to catch up
with Mike & Kate (S/Y Cutting Edge) who have recently moved to
Portugal.
Having checked where they live and
hired a car we went up to stay with
them
for a couple of days. Their home was
beautiful with a view to die for
overlooking the Serra de Lousa
mountains and from the extensive grounds
of their villa you can walk straight
into open access woodland that seems to
stretch forever in all directions. We went for a short walk with them and
Duno
plus their two Mainecune (sp?)
cats, Penny and Parker.
I don't think I know of any other cats
who think they are dogs and are very
happy to walk with thier owners for a couple of miles through pine
forests!
We also visited a famous
local restaurant specialising in local dishes in a superb
beauty spot, where we dined on kid and wild boar - lovely and
many thanks to
you both for a wonderful visit.
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