Here is a list of characterstics of Olhão given as tourist information. Authentic fishing town. Lively market with fresh fish and vegetables. The Ria Farmosa gate way. North African inspired cubic architecture. This is what we found: I spoke to fellow campers and asked: ‘ Why do you come here and what is special?’ TheirContinue reading “Olhão”
Tag Archives: Algarve
Only sky
Can sky upstage sea? Let me try. In this post, the second to last of our Algarve experiences, I will use verses from the Bible with sky and a special quote from Anne Frank. Isaiah talking about God: ‘ It is He who sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are likeContinue reading “Only sky”
Waves
‘O give thanks to the LORD for He is good; for His mercy endures for ever.’ ‘Life is a vast sea That does its mighty errand without fail, Painting an unchanged strength though waves are changing.’ George Eliot ‘ O give thanks to the God of gods:.. to Him who alone does great wonders.’ ‘WavesContinue reading “Waves”
Pictures and words
John speaking: ‘ In the beginning was the word and the word was with God and the Word was God… All things were made by Him.’ Then Paul speaking: ‘ For the word of God is quick and powerful!’ John1:1,3 and Hebrews 1:12 Orange-yellow, yellow-orange, neon carrot, reddish ochre, tangerine, apricot, saffron, amber. Smooth, eroded,Continue reading “Pictures and words”
Weather
First let us look at two uses of weather; the noun and the verb. The noun weather has its meaning in earth and sky. It is what the atmosphere is like at a particular time and place as far as cloud cover, sunshine, wind and rain. The verb weather can refer to something changing inContinue reading “Weather”
Lines from the tides.
Paul says this in his prayer to God for the people living in Colossae: ‘I pray that you are filled with the knowledge of God’s will. This will has wisdom and spiritual understanding. This is evident in the way you live your life which (like a tree) is fruitful in doing good things and youContinue reading “Lines from the tides.”
Plants
Plants Plants tumbling Plants on a march, right place, right plant,right place, right plant, fields of them. Plants with little soil, little care, but sea air and sun. A mug from Saint Albans Cathedral a gift from our son. Today it has Calendulas and a few stems of Oxalis (Bermuda buttercup) bright yellow and lemon.Continue reading “Plants”
Clouds in the Algarve
It has rained mostly all day and the sky is very dark with clouds here in the Algarve. More rain is to come. This post will travel with clouds. The five photographs were taken in different places and at different times and I will try and answer a question involving clouds asked by Jesus disciples.Continue reading “Clouds in the Algarve”
Limoniastrum and Broad- leaved lavender with others
Jesus speaking: ‘ The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to make the broken hearted happy, to tell those who are held against their will to be enabled to get free, ( to preach deliverance to the captives)Continue reading “Limoniastrum and Broad- leaved lavender with others”