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The Incredible Edible Festival and More
The Patio Girlz were on the road again, at least two of us were. We couldn’t resist the call of the Incredible Edibles Festival in Trent Hills, Ontario. This annual one day festival, now in its 9th year, is held in the town of Campbellford located on the shores of the Trent River. Despite heavy…
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The Trail to Santa Luzia on the Rota Costa Altantica
Just outside of Tavira lies a small and active fishing village called Santa Luzia. Santa Luzia is also known as the octopus capital of the Algarve. Following the recommendation of the Canadian couple we met in the laundry mat, we follow the Rota Costa Atlantica, a biking trail out of Tavira to Santa Luzia. The…
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Laundry, Tiles and Other Discoveries
Laundry day! The laundry mat is a few blocks away overlooking the river. With the 45 minute wash cycle we head over the river in search of a particular street with some interesting tile facades. According to the “Urban Geology and Palentology Guide (2016)” left in our apartment, there are exposed fossils in the door…
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Exploring Tavira
We explored the city today. We started across the river on the south side walking over the Roman Bridge. Still part of the old city with its cobbled streets and white washed buildings and colourful tiles. Narrow alleyways with shops selling postcards and brightly coloured ceramic roosters. We walked past cafes offering Indian, Thai and…
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‘Not so Pink’ Flamingos and other Beach Finds
We explored a small section of the saltpans in the Rio Formosa Natural Park. The Park, which covers a very large area (18,000 ha apparently) and extends back to Faro, is a wetland with a series of canals and saltpans and lots of birds. It’s unique habitat in both low and high tide conditions make…
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Morning in Tavira, Portugal
The heavy wooden shutters creak as I open them. Sun bursts into the kitchen. Church bells start to chime and then ring, beckoning to come. The streets are quiet save for the occasional pedestrian and delivery vans. Cyclist, competing in the Algarve Challenge ride by on the cobble streets. This is Sunday morning in our…
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The Girlz Head West
Our day trip to the Celadon, Ontario area included a stop at the Cheltenham Badlands. To access the viewing platform from the parking lot, there is a short walk along the sidewalk or a slightly longer walk through the forest. We chose the forest trail which is also part of the long distance Bruce Trail…
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The Girlz Head North
Fall in Ontario is spectacular and greatly anticipated as many eagerly head to look outs and drive country roads to view the colours. Hardwood trees with leaves of yellow, orange or red pop against the deep green needles of pines and cedars. The Patio Girlz headed north to Muskoka/Algonquin Park area armed with cell phone…
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The Girlz Head East
It was a beautiful fall day in early September when the Patio Girlz headed east to Prince Edward County. The County, as it is referred to, is a destination with lots to do and experience. Perhaps known best for its thriving wineries and tours, it offers other culinary delights such as cider tastings, butter tarts…
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Summer BBQs and Music
Summer would be incomplete without outdoor live music and BBQs. The Patio Girlz strayed from our patios and enjoyed a Saturday night out helping to raise funds for a local community project. The Friends of Wesleyville hosted this fund raising BBQ and one of our Girlz was in the thick of it helping to organize…
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