This one is going to be a longer one. Not because of the amount of text or photos (that too). But longer in terms of needing more time to write the post. I’ll explain why I have been playing with fabric lately… It is actually because I have to give my elbow a bit of rest. Yes, I have been overloading the poor thing. I have been working with a heavier cotton yarn for a crochet item. I usually work…
![[5/5] The last part of our Portugal trip... We went for a walk in Alvor. It is a combination of walking alongside a lagoon, that goes up and down with the tide of the Atlantic Ocean, and on the beach of the ocean itself. Lovely and quiet! Oh, and the water was quite chilly 😊!](http://scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/409504a26e019c89034d1cc966ace661/5D6B5071/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/59680008_134038154347365_2154087830597024488_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com "[5/5] The last part of our Portugal trip... We went for a walk in Alvor. It is a combination of walking alongside a lagoon, that goes up and down with the tide of the Atlantic Ocean, and on the beach of the ocean itself. Lovely and quiet! Oh, and the water was quite chilly 😊!")
![[4/5] The beaches in the southwestern part of the Algarve region are famous for their enormous rock formations. We walked on top of the cliffs from Praia da Marinha to Praia da Benagil (together with what felt like a zillion other people 😜). It's definitely impressive to stand on the beach surrounded by the huge rocks! We didn't do the boat trip into the caves due to weather conditions (either cold and cloudy or sunny but too windy). Who knows, maybe another time... *note to self: avoid travelling the region during school holidays whenever possible 😂*](http://scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/6cf3f5fe36b3b8c765887981d20ce287/5D5CDAEE/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/58410738_134690344313257_8318503984525904056_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com "[4/5] The beaches in the southwestern part of the Algarve region are famous for their enormous rock formations. We walked on top of the cliffs from Praia da Marinha to Praia da Benagil (together with what felt like a zillion other people 😜). It's definitely impressive to stand on the beach surrounded by the huge rocks! We didn't do the boat trip into the caves due to weather conditions (either cold and cloudy or sunny but too windy). Who knows, maybe another time... *note to self: avoid travelling the region during school holidays whenever possible 😂*")
![[3/5] When I think about Portugal, I think about coloured tiles or #azulejos as they are called in Portugese. I've spotted several buildings covered in tiles in the city of Tavira. Which by the way has a beautiful old church that decorated with (you've guessed right) tiles! Even some of the street name signs are made out of... tiles 😊. Go visit if you're around and admire the nice city centre of Tavira.](http://scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/3ad4b250046b2a5a16b8447a178a89db/5D6B82C9/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/60023624_353520245291944_5368839891671803681_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com "[3/5] When I think about Portugal, I think about coloured tiles or #azulejos as they are called in Portugese. I've spotted several buildings covered in tiles in the city of Tavira. Which by the way has a beautiful old church that decorated with (you've guessed right) tiles! Even some of the street name signs are made out of... tiles 😊. Go visit if you're around and admire the nice city centre of Tavira.")
![[2/5] We liked Portugal's western coast a lot. It's more rough, windy and cooler than the southern coast (equals less tourists). These photos are taken during walks near Carrapateira. You can find lots of colourful flowers here (as well as other stuff 😊)...](http://scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/43a2b0f35cd00fedbf15270d174fd277/5D6F966C/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/57417978_2264843497115164_7678685294448090385_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com "[2/5] We liked Portugal's western coast a lot. It's more rough, windy and cooler than the southern coast (equals less tourists). These photos are taken during walks near Carrapateira. You can find lots of colourful flowers here (as well as other stuff 😊)...")
![[1/5] A week ago we returned home after a relaxing holiday in Portugal. We spent a week at the beautiful Tapado do Gramacho in Silves (Algarve region). The owners restored the old farmhouse and turned it into a bed and breakfast. Our room was dedicated to the previous owners and the photos (swipe) are from their family album. The location is stunning: next to a river with lively bird life and surrounded by vineyards and orange trees (#silves is Portugal's orange capital).](http://scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/dc58d82d537bc756a3e33711e73a6064/5D9E07D3/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/59579063_595443497625107_4108091750232904949_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-frx5-1.cdninstagram.com "[1/5] A week ago we returned home after a relaxing holiday in Portugal. We spent a week at the beautiful Tapado do Gramacho in Silves (Algarve region). The owners restored the old farmhouse and turned it into a bed and breakfast. Our room was dedicated to the previous owners and the photos (swipe) are from their family album. The location is stunning: next to a river with lively bird life and surrounded by vineyards and orange trees (#silves is Portugal's orange capital).")
