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In this edition Hybrid Theory Tribute Band Set for global domination

A Modern History of Portugal Told by author Barry Hatton

Turning Over a New Leaf The Portuguese art of basket making

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Editor's note that she didn't want to move to the Algarve but saw the opportunities on offer here. Indeed the Algarve was a very different place then, with no telephone, televisions, or even many foods available. She used to drive to Faro to obtain cream to cook with and at certain times of the year, you couldn't even buy potatoes.

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The Algarve, however, became her home and the Sadler family enjoyed the golden years here when the beaches were empty and they moored an old fishing boat on the river before the marina was even dreamt of. With the absence of a school to educate her children, Nick and Claire, she was instrumental in founding the Barlavento school in Espiche and was a governor for many years.

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We should also remember that to date, 17,065 people have died from COVID in Portugal and also take time to remember all of those, like my family, who have lost someone they love during this very difficult time.

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Hybrid Theory

BY SOPHIE SADLER

At the beginning of 2020, a band from the Algarve was touring Australia to sell-out venues of cheering fans. They arrived back in Portugal and one week later, they were in lockdown. At one point, they admit to “not being able to afford food”. Theirs is a story of triumph and adversity and a musician that never gave up.

“When he started to sing, we were amazed,” recounts Miguel. "He had the same voice as Chester - extremely similar in range and texture.”

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I meet with two of the band members, Pedro and Miguel, in a café in Lagos, having watched some of their videos on Facebook - which seriously rock!

Miguel is wearing a cap and shades and sports a heavy beard, which hints at his music background as he puffs on roll ups. Pedro arrives late; he has been putting his six-month-old baby down for a nap - not so rock n roll! He has a more studious air. A graduate of Évora University, he studied in the Erasmus programme in Bristol, so his English is perfect. His sleeve of tattoos suggests his new persona, a journey he could never have imagined when he worked in hotels.

Miguel always loved music and has played in bands for 20 years alongside a job as a designer. He and his friend Diogo were together in a band called Livin Paradies for eight years. By the time that project was coming to an end, they both found themselves wanting to create something with a different sound.

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Ivo walked into one of the auditions - out of three songs, he performed one from Linkin Park. Miguel and Diogo looked at each other, thinking that this guy was crazy as the American rock band’s songs are notoriously difficult to sing.

“When he started to sing, we were amazed,” recounts Miguel, “he had the same voice as Chester - extremely similar in range and texture.”

Chester Bennington was the lead vocalist of Linkin Park. Hit Parader magazine placed Bennington at number 46 on their list of the “Top 100 Metal Vocalists of All Time”.

Ivo joined the new project and the band stayed together for two years, heavily influenced by Linkin Park. Lagos Câmara supported them with their Espaço Jovem scheme, which backs young people in the arts, and provided them with a rehearsing room.

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“We composed our own songs, but we knew we had to invest to get any further and had no means to do so. Regrettably, in 2018, and after 20 years of getting nowhere, I decided to quit,” Miguel tells me. “We went to our rehearsal room and started taking everything out.

"Our last job was to strip out the carpet and give the key back to the câmara. I don’t know why but at that moment perhaps because since listening to Ivo, we’d always played with the idea of doing a Linkin Park tribute - we had a small brainstorm on the subject.

"Because I used to record bands, I knew how difficult it was to replicate their sound, but the idea kept pinging back into my brain every time I dismissed it. So I went to the internet and found some backing tracks and began to think - maybe it is possible.”

section of the public. Their fan base is huge. They were different in that they organised the fans from all over the world into groups, each with an ambassador, so they have a very wide and loyal audience,” explains Miguel.

Bennington’s death led to collective grief and nostalgia, which fuelled the demand for a good tribute act. Hybrid Theory was invited to perform in Bafo de Baco - a live music venue in Loulé in January (after Chester passed), and “that was it, everything snowballed from there.”

In 2019, Miguel was contacted and received a proposal for the band to go on tour in Germany. They performed at gigs in Hamburg, Berlin, Munster and Bielefeld. They aim not to impersonate the band and definitely have their own style, but Miguel spends monotonous hours pouring over videos to produce the records with the right sound.  © Miguel Duarte

They recorded one track and put it on the internet and received a lot of positive response so decided to do just one gig as it was so difficult and time-consuming to write the scores.

Pedro grew up in Lagos and had been friends with Miguel from the age of 16 before studying in Évora. They reconnected and he was invited to join the tribute. “I hadn’t done anything with music for a long time, so I wasn’t sure.

Ironically I used to sing karaoke with friends in Lagos at a pub called The Irish Rover when I was a teenager and one of the first songs I sang was 'In the End', by Linkin Park. I had never tried that style before.” Pedro took on Mike Shinoda’s role in the tribute.

Bennington struggled with depression and substance abuse for most of his life, starting in his childhood. On 20 July 2017, he was found dead at his home in California; his death was ruled as suicide by hanging. Miguel’s band was formed two months afterwards. He remembers, “His death really hit me hard, I couldn’t stop thinking about it - but we didn’t form for that reason - maybe it was just fate.”

By September, Milton (later replaced by Daniel) and Ricardo (later replaced by André) had joined Miguel, Diogo, Ivo and Pedro to complete the Linkin Park lineup, which they named Hybrid Theory - the title of Linkin Park’s first album. The band are all aged between 27 and 40 and come from Lagos and Portimão. I am struggling to understand why a tribute band from Portugal would ever be in demand all over the world?

“I was always a Linkin Park fan; before this idea ever came about, they were so unique and appealed to a whole cross-

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play video Brisbane, 2020 who had seen them on YouTube and invited them to come and tour in Oz. Seeing the new opportunities open up, all band members had to make the necessary professional adjustments to make it happen - a brave move. They performed in February 2020 to sell-out crowds.

“It was like a dream come true, as a musician, to have people paying to see you and cheering for you to come on stage.”

Then the dream came crashing down. “As we travelled to Australia, we were aware of the pandemic and when we stopped in Dubai, we had to wear a mask. Despite this we performed gigs in Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth to sell-out crowds of between 3,000 and 5,000 people - we had no idea how serious the situation would become.”

They returned to a lockdown, lay-offs - and in some cases no job – and the end of live music. Miguel tells me, “at times, it was hard to put food on the table.”

Dreams are hard to extinguish though, and all through lockdown, the band met to record all Linkin Park’s 100 songs, “It’s the only way to achieve their unique sound because they evolved, so we too have to move forward and learn new instruments. That's how we will differentiate ourselves.” Indeed some of the Linkin Park songs were never performed live but Hybrid Theory dream of playing them at live venues in the future. Miguel, who also acts as the manager, watches hundreds of hours of footage to put together the music and get the right sounds. “It’s really tedious, but when everything comes together, that’s the best part.”

when they were in Oz and hope to continue giving to local charities on their tours.

Their final dream come true would be for the remaining band members of Linkin Park to see their act. “I would love to see how they react to Ivo and for them to give us their blessing,” reflects Miguel.

Ironically their journey over the last year and a half is remarkably similar to Chester’s lyrics from 'The End'.

I tried so hard And got so far But in the end It doesn’t even matter I had to fall To lose it all But in the end It doesn’t even matter Pedro and Miguel have been fantastic to interview: polite, smart, committed and effortlessly cool! Could they be one of the Algarve’s most successful exports? I certainly hope so.

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The band have just been able to make their return to the stage with their first post-lockdown gig on the 28 and 29 May, in Faro for two nights with an audience of around 100 at the invitation of the Associação Recreativa e Cultural de Músicos.

They will resume touring in November with a tour of Russia, currently including five venues, which will increase if they sell out.

They are hoping for another tour of the antipodes and Europe.

“Finally, we might be able to take this where we want to and reach our full potential.”

Touring will be lucrative for the band; the tour organisers pay the royalties and the band receive a percentage of the ticket sales.

Emulating their idols, they gave money from their merchandise to WIRES (Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Services Inc.)

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The Portuguese: A Modern History Vaughan Willmore speaks to the British born journalist Barry Hatton, author of the fascinating book, The Portuguese: A Modern History.

When my friend Pernilla recently asked, “Have you read that book about Portugal?” it was telling that I immediately knew which book she had in mind.

The Portuguese: A Modern History by British born journalist Barry Hatton takes an informative and humorous look at this beautiful part of the world by blending historical analysis with highly entertaining personal anecdotes, based on his 35 years of living and working here as a journalist. It’s a book in which he shines a light on the country’s colourful past and the idiosyncrasies that make Portugal and the Portuguese unique.

In the book, Barry reflects on how, during the Age of Discovery, it was Portugal that led Europe into the Atlantic and brought Asia and Europe together, and why it was unable to maintain its maritime dominance.

Barry also sets into context how the 1755 Lisbon earthquake not only devastated Portugal but was one of Europe’s greatest natural disasters. Among many other fascinating aspects of Portugal’s history, he looks at how the Portuguese endured Europe’s longest dictatorship and why it still influences the Portugal of today. Barry also takes a candid look at Portugal’s relationship with Spain and with England, its oldest ally.

By Barry’s own admission, he came to Portugal “on a wing and a prayer” after losing his job as a journalist in the UK when the newspaper he worked for went bankrupt. Barry saved £200 and purchased a one-way ticket to Lisbon leaving London on April Fool’s Day (deliberately chosen!) in 1986 with nothing but a tent and a smidgen of Spanish. As Barry said, “Sometimes it’s worth taking a leap into the dark”. Within a year, he was working as a reporter for the AngloPortuguese News and since 1997, he’s been an Associated Press correspondent,

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covering political news, economics and sports in Portugal.

Impressive progress indeed.

As for Barry’s motivation for writing The Portuguese: A Modern History, he candidly explained that “being a foreign correspondent in Portugal can be frustrating because there’s usually not a lot of interest abroad in what’s happening in this country. I had stored up lots of knowledge about Portugal and its people, but I had nowhere to put it.

The only solution was to write a book."

The Portuguese: A Modern History was first published in 2011, so I asked Barry how he would summarise the ten years since its publication.“ We’ve pretty much seen more of the same. Over the centuries, certain traits have become established and things won’t change in just a decade.

However, the younger generation have grown up in the EU and travelled more widely, so have different levels of tolerance for certain less endearing characteristics. Social media also gives them a voice their parents never had."

In Barry’s latest book, Queen of the Sea: A History of Lisbon, published November 2018, he describes our nation’s capital as “a great city for the flâneur - someone who just loves to stroll around and soak up the atmosphere. The main sights, such as the castle and the monuments in Belém are must-sees, but just sauntering around the old parts of town such as Alfama or Mouraria is akin to breathing in the city’s rich history." He explains, "I had been thinking about writing a book for years and the tipping point came when, over the last decade, the city became so trendy. Suddenly the cobwebs blew away and it once again became a fun place to live and visit.”

Barry has the benefit of living here for 35 years, so I asked what advice he would offer someone emigrating from the UK. “I think it’s a question of managing your expectations”, he said. "There's no point moving to Portugal and expecting it to be like the UK. The Portuguese have their own way of doing things, which is sometimes delightful and at other times, frustrating. Cultural differences need to be cherished."

It was a pleasure interviewing Barry, reading his book, and learning more about his life in Portugal.

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The Romani People of Portugal

BY JULIAN PUTLEY

The Romani people, often referred to as gypsies, have been a wandering or nomadic people in Portugal since at least the 16th century.

option for some. Of course, having a nomadic lifestyle, it’s hard to set up any kind of permanent business so many of the Romani have a challenging time providing for their group, of which there are many.

Their origins have been linked to the Punjab region of northern India; the Romani language has roots in Sanskrit, the mother tongue of India’s Hindus. So where does the description ‘Romani’ come from?

There is some evidence that the descendants of many groups which emigrated from the Indian subcontinent spent time in Roman Egypt during the 1st century AD to the 2nd century AD, before journeying on to Eastern Europe where a large population still travels today.

Over the decades these people have travelled far and wide – some have settled in the USA while others are in South America. There are groups in the UK and Ireland. Many of those who have abandoned their travelling lifestyle and become settled and successful still maintain various aspects of their culture.

The southern region of Portugal, the Algarve, has long been a popular area for these ‘travellers’ and they are a common sight on the roads and byways of the Algarve with their horses, carts and caravans. They have several sites that they use on a rotating basis and local landowners are normally tolerant. Recently many of the Romani people have moved to more permanent accommodation, while others stick rigidly to their culture and traditions.

Romani culture decrees that the man should be the provider while the woman’s place is to keep the home and look after the children.

This may seem outdated compared to modern western values, but often long-standing traditions are the bedrock of communities.

Romani women have long been identified as fortune-tellers with their crystal balls. Indeed, the very notion exemplifies the gypsy woman, adorned with a headscarf and large circular earrings. She is often seen at the fairground in her colourfully decorated wagon, practising her clairvoyant ‘skills’.

The men are experts at training and trading horses. Coupled with this is the creation of horses’ tack and the repair of leather items.

Others are skilled at metalwork, perhaps evolving from farrier work and the blacksmith trade, and have diversified into the scrap metal business. The creation of small ornaments and jewellery is another

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Gypsy music and dancing are unique cultural events and are enjoyed at weddings that maintain strict rituals. Romani weddings can be loud and raucous affairs – brides can be as young as fourteen but authorities are trying to clamp down on this young age and make sixteen the minimum age for girls to get married. At the ceremony the bride is given away by both grandfathers but it is the groom’s father who is obliged to pay for the festivities. After the ceremony the feast begins and the men and women sit at separate tables.

One of the communal dances is the Kalbelyia, where participants dance in a circle with the bride in the middle representing the circle of life and family unity. The music is a lively band with the cimbalom being a lead instrument. Violins and guitars accompany with a tambourine providing percussion. The music has its roots in Hungary and other Slavic countries where large groups of Romani have long-time associations.

A Portuguese study promoting the social inclusion of the Roma some ten years ago identified an approximate number of 34,000 individuals of gypsy origin living in Portugal, of which around 4,200 were nomadic. So many have assimilated into the local population.

Those still travelling often suffer poverty and discrimination and efforts are being made, particularly by Amnesty International, to provide them with social programmes. The Romani are the largest group of minorities in Europe and it is satisfying to see Portugal making a valiant effort of support.

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which was often said by my grandmother when bidding someone farewell."

The product range includes handmade bookmarks, coasters, cards, notebooks, and much more. As Chris said, “Every gift we create has a useful purpose, so they are not solely beautiful pieces but practical items."

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The love and passion of Oficina Poeta Azul

BY VAUGHAN WILLMORE

Vaughan Willmore tells of how a shared love of Portugal’s heritage and a passion for elegant design and locally sourced materials, led to marriage, three children, and Oficina Poeta Azul.

When Sofia Correia joined Christopher Whitelaw and his friends in New York City as their new room-mate, she could never have known it would lead to marriage, three children, a 5,500km relocation to Loulé, and the establishment of wonderful business focussed on protecting Portugal’s rural heritage and utilising its wonderful natural resources.

It’s a 50-minute drive from Lagos to Loulé, the home of Colectivo 28, a lovely store which houses an array of fabulous locally produced items, including those of Oficina Poeta Azul.

Situated on the western side of the main market, Sofia and her husband Chris offer their customers a warm welcome and beautiful handmade products at affordable prices.

As Sofia explained, “Five years ago we launched Oficina Poeta Azul and two years later we opened Colectivo 28 in partnership with three other small businesses who offer similar products, made locally and sustainably."

As their relationship developed, every summer they’d return to Portugal to visit Sofia’s family. Sofia explained, “Our time back in the Algarve helped nourish our relationship with the countryside and identify cultural and gastronomic references to take back to the States."

By 2013, the, now married, couple had tired of living in Manhattan and decided on a lifestyle change by emigrating to Loulé where they set about creating a way of life which allowed them more time with their two (now three) children, and to make the most of their skills and passion.

Sofia explained that, “In creating our products, we look for authentic local stories to guide us.

We often incorporate our shared love of longstanding Portuguese sayings such as saudinha e sorte (a little health and good luck), something

Sofia was born in Portugal and lived here for 26 years before heading to New York City to study for a master’s degree, while Chris was born in the United States. As Sofia explained, “When I became a room-mate, I feared my passion for recycling would alienate my new friends but instead, I found a soul mate and future husband in Chris, who was also passionate about recycling."

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The materials used are diverse, and include Burel wool from the Bordaleira sheep; the red clay used in the manufacturing of traditional Alentejo dishes; recycled paper; and cork, due to its longstanding connection to Portugal and adaptability.

All the products are well priced and tactile.

Simply holding them gives a sense of the love that has gone into their production.

I asked Chris what advice he would offer someone keen to support local businesses and protect Portugal’s heritage and he advised, “Be a conscientious consumer. Ask from where the materials are sourced and how they’re made."

As for the future, Sofia and Chris will be incorporating more of Sofia’s poetry into their gift range and expanding their customer reach outside of the Algarve, something which is helped by their new website, from which all products can be purchased. Their other intention is to invest in technology, so an even more impressive product range can be developed.

The Colectivo 28 store felt a safe and welcoming environment. Both my wife and I made several purchases which we will cherish, knowing as we do, the love and care that has gone into their production.

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Meet the Locals

Burgau’s miniature boats cause sensation amongst British tourists.

BY SÍLVIA CARVALHO D’ALMEIDA

Manuel Encarnação, or Manel Zé, as he prefers to be called, is well known in Burgau and already an attraction in the village. He creates some of the most exquisite miniature boats which are sold to all parts of the world, especially to British travellers and tourists who visit the region.

Some of the models are made from a special kind of wood which he only finds in Ayamonte in Spain, and all the props come from there too. But most of the time, he recycles wood from fruit boxes for the smallest boats. A modest man, when told that I am to write an article about this, he exclaims: “This is just a hobby, something I do to spend time now I’m in retirement”, without giving it too much importance. But it is quite interesting when we consider that he started late in life, is completely self-taught, and the enormous popularity of his boats in the region and abroad.

remained intact; he now goes fishing for enjoyment, in autumn and winter.

When I ask if he ever thought of teaching his art, he says, “I never thought about that, but I wouldn’t mind. I did once have a young man as my apprentice for a while.”

Manuel Zé builds every type of boat, but particularly trawlers and caravels, and he investigates online to do so. Whenever he wants to build a new model, he researches and prints a picture, and then he tries to reproduce it exactly as it is. A boat takes two to three months to build, and besides the wood, he uses glue and several kinds of special ink, and varnish, especially in the caravels. When we ask about the price he explains, “it depends, but the smallest boats never cost less than 60€, because the materials are expensive, and a caravel costs more than 100€."

Where does this passion come from?

Our interviewee confesses the sea is his greatest passion, that only those who were born and raised close to it can understand. It is no coincidence that still in his youth, before joining the army, he chose to be a fisherman, and went to Lisbon to take a specific course that would teach him this profession. Right after, he was sent to Greenland to fish cod, but life was too hard so he opted to return to the Algarve, where he worked as a fisherman for several years. He explains, “we used to sleep two or three hours a day because at the time we were there in Greenland, there were no nights. It was that time of the year when there was six months of continuous daylight, and we worked all the time. Besides which, we were paid very badly; the reality was different from the dream.” But his love for the sea

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Besides creating models for Portuguese friends, Manuel has had a caravel in an exhibition in Faro marina, and he has already sold miniature boats to all corners of the world, but mainly to Germany and United Kingdom. As he proudly tells us, he has made several British friends because of his work, some of more than 30 years, and they frequently invite him to marriages and christenings, so he has travelled a lot to the UK lately. About the British, his opinion is that there are good and bad people everywhere, but that those he knows are very friendly, nice and polite.

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Turning Over a New (Palm) Leaf

BY LENA STRANG Cristina Candeias is doing all she can to keep the ancient tradition of basket-making alive in the Algarve. She can be seen every Saturday in the local farmers’ market in Lagos selling her wares. On her table are a variety of bags, baskets, mats, hats – all made using dried leaves of a wild palm that grows right here in the Algarve.

The age-old practice of utilising the Palmeira Anã (Chamaerops humilis) used to be widespread. The woven baskets were used for transporting almonds, carobs and figs, and the large mats were perfect for drying produce in the open air. Household utensils and fishing gear were often made in the same way. The techniques were passed on from generation to generation, but the skill is slowly disappearing, to the concern of many.

54-year-old local resident, Cristina, stumbled upon the craft almost by accident. She left school early and gained her first employment at a supermarket, followed by a string of similar jobs. During a period of unemployment, she enrolled on a year-long course at the Institute of Work and Professional Training. “For me, it was just a diversion and I never thought it would lead to anything,” Cristina comments, “But a local councillor visited a session and noticed my work. She suggested I should start selling my goods at the market in Lagos and that’s how it began!”

Is she able to earn her living making baskets? “No, it is a part-time occupation, but it is one I love,” she says. Her main job is as an educational assistant at a primary school, having completed another professional training course. Her basket making is done in her spare time and it’s engrossing: “I start a piece and don’t want to stop until I am satisfied. Seeing the final product gives me such great pleasure.”

As Catarina only has a small backyard, she is unable to dry leaves herself. They are picked between June and September and then dried for about two weeks in the sun, attaining the characteristic yellow colour. “I tried once, but

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disaster struck when it rained and spoiled them,” Catarina says,” Now I buy them already dried from the only supply in Loulé.”

With time, Catarina’s expertise grew. In 2013, she was selected as one of the artisans to represent the Algarve at the International Lisbon Fair and gained first prize. At the time, a press release by the Institute of Work and Professional Training thanked the local artisans who “with their professionalism and creativity contributed to the appreciation of regional handicrafts. We hope that the recognition obtained will be a stimulus for all who are dedicated to these arts in the region.”

Catarina is certainly doing her bit by continuing her sterling work. She is a member of the Associação de Artesāos Barlavento and takes part in regular fairs. As she would like the skills to be passed on, she has offered workshops to people who are interested including a local school.

Unfortunately, there isn’t much take up. She wishes more could be done to support traditional crafts at different levels. Keen to acquire new skills herself, she has learned how to cross stitch and does weaving on a small loom she has bought. “I am having a go at doing Tapetes de Arraiolos (embroidered Persian-inspired wool rugs, traditionally made in the town of Arraiolos),” she enthuses. “I’d love to have a space in Lagos with a large loom and opportunity to teach traditional crafts.” A great way to bring together people from different communities to share their knowledge and at the same time preserve local culture and heritage.

Instead of buying cheap pre-fabricated products available in shops, I will certainly opt for items done with such love and attention at the next craft fair.

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Top to bottom: Cristina at the Lagos Saturday market Some of Cristina’s products on sale Cristina’s winning entry at the Lisbon International Fair

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Once Upon a Time To the thread of the story

BY JULIAN PUTLEY Ever since arriving in Portugal I have been delighted, even enthralled, by the country’s wealth of art. From the roundabout sculptures to the graffiti, the ceramic creations to the decorative painting on the same, the pavement stonework, the tiles and even the myriad styles of rooftop chimneys. So, I was thrilled to come across a small boutique shop in the heart of Luz, just across from the Spar supermarket, that showcases the wonderful creativity of artist Ana Campino. It’s called O Fio da Historia (The Thread of the Story) following on from Once Upon a Time, the name of the doll-making department.

Ana’s art is doll making - of the most imaginative kind. Once Upon a Time – how could a name be more appropriate? It resonates as an opening line in a children’s fairy tale; a tale like Alice in Wonderland or the Narnia Chronicles where animated dolls play important roles.

Ana always knew she wanted to be a creative artist but her formative years took her in a different direction. Initially, she worked from home and took part in the Algarve arts and crafts fairs. In 2016, she had the opportunity to acquire her small shop and her at-home hobby became a fully-fledged business. Word spread of her amazing skills and she was accepted to attend the Doll Expo in Prague in 2019.

The dolls on display are carefully crafted using only an assortment of fabrics with some accessories being made from wire and papier mâché. On close examination, the exacting detail is impressive. The limbs of the dolls are all hinged so different aspects of form can easily be achieved; crossed legs for example, or arms akimbo. Necks are adjustable too, to create mood changes. All the dolls spring from the imagination of the artist with one or two having a basis in folklore or history.

Henry The Navigator appears as a rabbit. His traditional dress includes a neck ruff and the decorative baggy trousers of the day. He is seen holding a rolled-up nautical chart as he sits next to a globe of the world pinpointing the country of his origin, Portugal.

The rooster, Maurice, has its origins in France, not Portugal, where the Miracle of Barcelos is a country-wide legend.

Maurice’s story is true – in fact he has become a legend in France. Maurice was a loud and vociferous bird and when new neighbours moved in next to his home they complained about the raucous cock-a-doodle-doo noise at all hours of

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the day and night. They demanded that Maurice be removed by whatever means possible. Maurice and his family objected and it went to court. Maurice won the case – now he had something to crow about - and his newfound status elevated him to near royalty. Maurice died of natural causes in 2020 – coq au vin was displayed on a local menu. The neighbours were seen smiling as they headed to the restaurant.

Other delightful dolls are Jonathan the Stork, Frederick the Reindeer and Meghan the Magpie. Ana's creations include a variety of birds, insects and small animals, all meticulously made in minute detail. There is no doubt the art is a labour of love. “Many of my customers are from Eastern Europe, the UK and the US where doll - making is much more widespread. I love the work but it’s very time - consuming. A doll may take 40 to 50 hours to complete.”

The Thread of the Story is proud to offer many other gifts and souvenirs and everything is made in Portugal. “I am really hoping for a good season since the last 15 months have been hard on everyone.”

With a really positive attitude and so much enthusiasm, it’s hard to see this unique business not achieving great success. We are all hoping for the green light to be reinstated soon.

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Portugal Tourism Dr Simon Hudson is a tourism professor and consultant living in the Algarve. He has written 10 books (including the recently published COVID-19 & Travel), and over 100 research articles and book chapters. He has spent the last 30 years teaching at universities in the UK, Canada, and America, and has held visiting academic positions in Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Fiji, New Zealand and Australia. Simon has also taught three times on Semester at Sea, a floating university that circumnavigates the world.

The professor is currently working on a project for the United Nations Development Program from his home in Praia da Luz. The title is ‘Designing the Future of Tourism in Asia and Pacific’, the purpose of which is to provide assistance and guidance to the tourism sector in terms of recovering from this pandemic and future crises.

Dr Hudson has written 30 case studies looking at how the tourism sector has adapted to the pandemic in various countries and the recovery progress of each destination. “It is fascinating to see how different countries have dealt with the problem in different ways”, he observes. “Half of the case studies are about countries in the Asia Pacific region, but I also wanted to look at other countries around the world in order to get a global perspective and for benchmarking purposes.” The United Nations will be publishing his final report in the next few months.

One of the case studies was on Portugal, and Tomorrow will be publishing his findings in upcoming editions.

Portugal Tourism - The Impacts Until the pandemic hit, Portugal’s tourism sector had been riding a wave. Between 2010 and 2012, Portugal received an average of 14 million international visitors per year, and this number had reached 27 million people in 2019. This almost doubling of tourist arrivals in less than a decade meant that tourism and related industries accounted for 17% of the GDP, 19% of employment and 20% of total exports. In 2020, however, impacted by the pandemic, Portugal registered only 10.6 million tourists and, although domestic tourism allowed some recovery in the summer months, the lack of foreign visitors contributed significantly to the 7.6% economic contraction registered that year for the country. In 2020, there was a decrease of around 70% in passenger movement at Portuguese airports. The Algarve airport of Faro recorded the largest decrease in the number of passengers handled, with a drop of 75.5%.

According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, Portugal’s travel and tourism sector’s contribution to GDP dropped 56% in 2020, wiping out €21 billion from the nation’s economy. Its economic contribution fell from €37 billion (17.1%) in 2019 to €16 billion (8.1%) just 12 months later. The year of damaging travel restrictions, which brought much of international travel to a grinding halt, resulted in the loss of 160,000 travel jobs across the country. Gloria Guevara, President & CEO WTTC, said: “The loss of 160,000 travel and tourism jobs in Portugal has had a terrible socio-economic impact, leaving huge numbers of people fearing for their future.

However, the situation could have been far worse if it were not for the government’s job retention scheme that saved thousands of jobs under threat, and helped to halt the total collapse of the sector.”

The events market in Portugal also recorded a disastrous year, with nearly 90% of events cancelled in 2020. Towards the end of the year, the Portuguese Association of Music Festivals (Aporfest) called on the government to come up with a ‘strategy’ for the sector, which they claimed was at risk of collapse.

Next month Dr Hudson discusses Portugal's responses to the crisis.

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BY KEITH GOODFELLOW Georgia Newstead, owner of the popular Barber’s Bar in Praia da Luz, has experienced first-hand the vital work animal protection charity Cadela Carlota carries out, so organised a motorcycle ride to raise money.

On Saturday 29 May, motorcycle enthusiasts, many on Harley-Davidsons, arrived at the Barber’s Bar for coffee and pastel de nata, which was served outside on the terrace.

They then left for a two-hour bike ride around the area returning to the Barber’s Bar for drinks, hot dogs and good old rock & roll music.

Georgia heard how the charity had rescued five puppies that had been dumped without any thought for their wellbeing. Following a visit to the kennels, Georgia fell in love with all five but couldn’t decide which one to have so she took all of them - persuading her father, who has a farm in the Algarve, to take four.

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Dude, surfing is therapy man !!

BY TOBY MILLAGE

The outstanding benefits of surfing for disabilities and my journey of discovery I grew up here, so I took the sea and its positive energies for granted. The early years were a blur of saltwater, booze, lost memories and the need for rock n roll, but as I write this article, I look back at pivotal points in my life.

During difficult times - I would go surfing. Frustrating moments - I would go surfing. For proper connections with friends and family - we go surfing. Living abroad in cities and college, my thirst to surf quadrupled and when I found it, it absolutely filled me with joy and elation to the next level!

Simply put, when I surf, I am happier and less stressed. It is like the sea, the force, the unpredictability of nature presses my reset button. It turns out this is what our souls yearn for and cannot live without.

Previously I'd never really joined the dots for therapy but connecting with Nuno Vitorino at Surf Adaptado seven years ago was a moment. Initially, when we ran an event under the Algarve Surf School Association for Sustainable Surf Tourism, I wanted to find a way for the proceeds to go to a charitable surfing body and came across the charity I previously didn't know existed.

Nuno's story is one of inspiration. Previously as a kid, he was into surfing, but after a devastating accident at 18, he lost the use of his lower body. Incredibly, the moment he got his wheels, he was more determined than ever and became part of a group that

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created the first European Surf Adaptive Association. His drive is infectious, his stoke and thankfulness are overwhelming.

It made me look at the scene much closer.

Adaptive surfing is not simply for those who use a wheelchair. It encompasses many disabilities including cerebral palsy, blindness, amputations, autism, Down's syndrome and mental health disorders.

After many conversations, I kept hearing the same accounts of how surfing almost defied medicine and science. The ocean and the dynamic of riding waves breaks barriers of fear, opens blocked thought and mentally heals to a level previously deemed impossible.

Soon after I insisted that we come together and run the Algarve leg of their annual tours here in Lagos.

The community support for their whole team was instant. Marina Club Resort Lagos Hotel, Nuno Maximiano at Grupo Adega da Marina offering evening meals, Oliva Pizzaria offering the beach-day lunch.

I can safely say this was the most rewarding day of the year and we can't wait until we can find a date again in the not too distant future.

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From Monkeys to Garlic If you follow Tomorrow on Facebook you may have seen our series of posts on Portuguese idioms? Lena Strang explains more about expressions in the Portuguese language.

Macacos me mordem! No, monkeys (macacos) aren’t biting you; it’s just a way of saying that you’re taken aback. The Portuguese language has countless colourful expressions like this that can’t be translated literally.

Used in everyday speech, they reflect the customs and history of the country. Many have historical origins and are often linked to food, animals, and the countryside.

Farm animals, including chickens, tend to feature prominently. If someone compliments your prowess, you could say, são muitos anos a virar frangos (many years flipping chickens). In other words, you know the ropes.

You have been “turning chickens” (on the grill) for a long time and do it expertly.

A common way to say that someone speaks frankly is falar sem papas na língua. Chickens sometimes develop blisters on the tongue and are unable to cackle. But without this hindrance, they can cluck away at their heart’s content.

As fish play an important role in Portuguese life, there are bound to be expressions that reflect this. If someone is inclined to puxar a brasa à sua sardinha, they are being selfish (by pulling the coals towards their sardines to cook them more rapidly). Ficar em águas de bacalhau literally means to ‘remain in the water of the cod’. In the past, fishermen sailed to Greenland and Newfoundland looking for cod. In the cold ‘cod waters’ many lost their lives and all of their cargo. The expression signifies an agreement that can’t be reached or something that is lost.

Speaking of ships, there is another interesting expression, ficar a ver navios (to be left watching ships).

It’s from the time of the discoveries when King Sebastian sailed off to war in the north of Africa and disappeared.

People were waiting in vain to see the return of the ship.

Now it’s used to indicate disillusionment or frustration.

Garlic is a staple in Portuguese cuisine and gives rise to many expressions. You can either be esperto como um alho (smart as garlic) or be accused of being uma cabeça de alho chocho (a head of spoilt garlic), meaning forgetful or silly.

Portuguese chouriço is a favourite of many. But did you know that if you encher chouriços you may not be literally stuffing sausages? You could also be padding out your time doing useless things while waiting for someone.

‘Break a leg’ is used to wish good luck in a theatre performance, but in Portuguese, it’s muita merda (lots of sh*t). Strange, unless you know the origin. In the past, theatregoers would arrive in horse carriages. The more that arrived, the more excrement was deposited on the road – hence, it brought luck and a full house!

Listen out for these expressions and perhaps try some out. The worst that can happen is someone telling you to get lost: Vai pentear macacos! (Go comb monkeys!)

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The Lisbon Performing Arts College is the first of its kind in Portugal and intends to bring London-style dance and musical theatre professional training to Europe to produce industry-ready creative artists with a wide palette of performance skills for the stage, television and film.

The origins of this new venture lie in the successes that local students have had in proceeding down the professional dance route. Nicola Thomas of the dance school, Sobreartes in Praia de Luz, has placed four senior pupils into the professional pathway in the UK and Lisbon in the last two years.

This project started as the joint brainchild of Vanessa Thomas as CEO and Nicola as Student Outreach Officer to facilitate further opportunities for other students into a broad field of performing arts with different expectations and outcomes to the existing courses offered by the Escola Superior da Dança and the Faculdade de Motricidade.

The new college is currently running its first auditions for the foundation year and first-year dance / musical theatre diploma course and seeking dancers, actors and singers to apply, ideally with some multidiscipline experience.

The diplomas in musical theatre will be accredited by the highly acclaimed Urdang Academy of London, and discussions are ongoing with other professional partners for other specialised pathways.

Urdang Academy was founded on the principles of breaking the mould of traditional elitism in the theatre dance arts. Its vision has always included diversity as an aim in pupils, faculty and teaching repertoire. The Academy produces a high calibre multi-faceted employable graduate class of singeractors that dance, and dancers that can sing, equipped for starring roles in West End and touring shows, cruise ships, television and films.

It has always had a magnetic pull for international students, but the post-Brexit international fees may inhibit European students.

The Lisbon Performing Arts College is founded on the premise that there are many talented young artists who desire to become professional all-round performers but no longer have easy access to such courses in the UK and where better than to be based than Lisbon?

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rich global history and natural beauty. The institution wishes to share this experience with both national and international students and faculty and to participate in the cultural exchange of the city.

The teaching will be in English and will follow the Urdang curriculum, with the view to producing confident, skilled performers, able to work internationally in all areas of the industry at the end of the three-year diploma.

There will also be a one-year foundation year for those who wish to get a flavour of the course, before deciding whether to continue into the second year and beyond.

The musical theatre craft repertoire, for example, will be based on past and current West End hits and will be led by a Portuguese star of the West End, Ricardo Afonso.

The college graduates will also get the opportunity to take professional teaching qualifications in a variety of chosen fields during the second and third years.

The college is grateful for the support and encouragement of Jazzy Studios, whose network of high-quality studio facilities will be greatly appreciated as a base, and is proud to announce its first patrons are Kerry Ellis, actress, singer and musical theatre star, and Claudimar Neto, dancer and graduate of Urdang.

Indeed, there are many local professionals who believe in the project and recognise the potential for a groundbreaking professional diploma here in Portugal, and it is pleasing to see that the idea is attracting international attention and video auditions.

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Stained glass artist Liza Walker started an interactive Facebook group pre-COVID called Craft and Artisans Portugal to allow fellow crafters a platform to interact with each other and share news about fairs, exhibitions, and suppliers.

Her artisan work The Glass House, which featured in the December 2019 edition of Tomorrow, has now progressed from small suncatchers to designing and making full-sized windows, but she doesn't want to discuss that. Instead, she wants to talk about what happens now to artisans in a post-COVID world without the fairs. “The first craft fair I organised attracted 400 people; that is just not possible now and won't be for a while. " Liza ran a catering business here in the Algarve for many years, but COVID hit all the hospitality based businesses very hard. She admits to having doubts about returning with all the restrictions and laws and finding it is too stressful, “All our bookings in that first lockdown disappeared in three weeks; it was very traumatic. Not just for myself but all of us In the same business.

When not catering I was working on my glass and that has become my focus. It saved me during the lockdown, I'm not sure what I would of done without it in this last year. I am similarly seeing lots of artisans suffering from trauma from what has happened. I think a lot of people are suffering from anxiety and depression but can't express their feelings and fears, and with nowhere available to us to sell and exhibit our art, it is not getting easier.”

Liza feels that crafters or artisans are often overlooked and their art rated as less important than paintings. She would like to change that.

“I would like to elevate the respect given to the brilliant crafts that people create here in the Algarve to the same level as that given to visual art but we need spaces to exhibit in order to achieve this.

VVIS Staff and pupils alike say their fond farewells to the much loved Principal/ Assistant Director of Vale Verde International School, Mr Charles Roger Foreman, as he retires after fifteen years.

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Roger, as he is affectionately called by the staff, began his teaching career fifty-four years ago in a prep school in Gloucestershire, UK. He admits that in all his various teaching roles and experiences, his time at VVIS has been the best and the pinnacle of his professional career. He states, “I really must express my gratitude to Peter and Louise De Beer for taking me on board in 2006!”

As well as teaching history, business studies and economics,he will probably be best remembered for his ability and talent, not only as an experienced musician himself, but for being a most inspirational music teacher, who has put on many wonderful school productions over the years. He has shown exceptional dedication, giving of his own time after school and at weekends, to past and present students in order to develop their musical talent. This culminated in VVIS being

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"We all need to work together, the Algarve is a small place and we artisans are a minority. We need businesses to help. Hotels, restaurants, villas with open gardens, vineyards, municipality associations, and anyone willing to have us exhibit our exceptional artisan works for a weekend, a week or a day. We want to allow artisans to promote their products safely and with integrity.”

Meanwhile, she is inviting crafters who need support to join her Facebook page to exchange ideas and give support. Like her glass creations, Liza is looking to cast a different light on the Algarve crafting community.

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an ABRSM Centre for musical exams under his leadership - a real boast.

Mr Foreman’s goal was to ensure that every student at VVIS at least attempted to play one musical instrument or sing a song, giving them confidence to perform solo and discover that they were indeed musically gifted. It is truly amazing to witness how musicians and singers flourish under his dedicated tuition.

It has always been Mr Foreman’s motto to help others and to show students the importance of giving. Roger has become known in the community for always making time to visit local children’s homes and to spread joy to the underprivileged during Easter and Christmas, spearheading the Christmas Box Appeal and other local charities.

He regards the VVIS teaching environment as a large extended family and as such his role is that of a great-uncle. He will be sorely missed by all.

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COMMUNITY

Community Matters You might want to mark Wednesdays in your calendar as "Community Time" so you can join in with activities organised by the Expat Centre.

It's an ideal first step if you're planning on living here or have just arrived and want to be prepared!”

You can either join them in person in Loulé at their weekly Coffee and Conversation meetings or online on Wednesday evenings.

Together with a panel of professionals with outstanding knowledge in their field of expertise, the Expat Centre Portugal helps newcomers feel prepared, informed, secure and welcomed in beautiful Portugal.

Founder Ria van Doorn explains, “When you are new in this country and are building up your social network, it's important for your well-being to reach out, instead of withdrawing into yourself. Taking the leap to join a meeting to meet other local internationals is a potent and powerful step in creating a sense of connectedness and belonging.”

The Expat Centre Portugal helps internationals prepare themselves for the move to their new home in Portugal and build a steady network of friends once they’ve arrived. “We make sure they feel welcome, safe and supported for this exciting new chapter in their life.

Their free webinars are held every month and are open to everyone. Together with the speakers, there is a Q&A Page on their website, where you can find answers to your pending questions.

In-person Coffee & Conversation is on Wednesdays at 10.30am in Loulé. The next online Coffee & Conversation is on 7 July at 7pm.

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Tired but happy! Winner Colin Gordon hoists his helmet aloft (centre)

‘Old Farts in Karts’ race again!

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‘Old Fart’ Chris Freer (77) - known by some as an author and yacht designer - organised a summer race for himself and the group at the Portimão Kartodromo on 3 June. He and 11 others of various ages, accomplishments, shapes and sizes shoe-horned themselves into the low-slung karts for a qualifying practice to determine positions on the starting grid. Then the race proper began: 38 laps of intense concentration and jockeying for position.

As this was the ‘Popular Saints Day’ holiday, the stadium was crowded, with a series of races being held simultaneously on two cordoned circuits. The atmosphere was terrific with the smell of exhaust gases and scorched rubber pervading the air (or was that just the Old Farts?).

The winner of December 2020’s inaugural Old Farts in Karts race was Colin Gordon - 55-year-old oil rig consultant engineer who triumphed for the second time, taking the top spot on the podium with an average lap time of 48.543 seconds.

It was hard-fought, however, with the positions of the fastest three drivers

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changing several times during the race.

Second place went to retired software company director Nick Godliman (48.617s), who celebrated his 61st birthday the next day.

Third-placed was Ben Thomas (48.771s), who admitted to being only 33 (!) but is in training as an Old Fart as an operational manager at Lloyds of London Insurance, getting grey hairs through worrying about the Suez Canal claims!

So the first three riders’ average lap times were separated by less than a quarter of a second! Exciting stuff.

Again, the organisation at the track was excellent. The drivers were thoroughly briefed on procedures and display of flags, and lap times were recorded and displayed promptly to enable the winners to be announced and drenched with bubbly!

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Vida Lixo Zero Presentation of the book Vida Lixo Zero, by Ana Milhazes.

GC32 Racing Tour 2021

Ana Milhazes is the author of the blog Ana, Go Slowly, a yoga instructor, an ambassador of the Waste Zero Portugal movement, along with a speaker and trainer in the areas of minimalism and sustainability. In this inspiring book and leading by her own example, Ana Milhazes shows us how we can be happier with less and gives us tips to transform our lives: The author also addresses social challenges, myths around sustainability and shares ideas for the future.

 When: 3 July 3pm Where: Municipal Library of Lagos Free participation, but subject to the limit of 16.

Registration is mandatory via the Library Facebook page or:  +351 282 767 816  library@cm-lagos.pt

The municipality of Lagos has once again been chosen to be the first stage of the prestigious GC32 Racing Tour. The first leg starts in Lagos Bay, returning a month later.

The GC32 catamaran allows regular sailors, both pros and keen amateurs, to get a taste of state of the art, flying, foil-born yacht racing at 30+ knot speeds, as pioneered in the America’s Cup but at a fraction of the cost. The tour is aimed at both pro and owner-driver teams who compete on a five-event circuit, mostly across Southern Europe.

On Sunday 11 July, The Dixie Kings will be playing a concert in the gardens of the Museu do Traje de São Brás de Alportel from 5-8 pm. Food stalls will also be available. Playing a lively mixture of Blues, Stomps, Marches, Spirituals and Ragtime numbers, the band “guarantees a concert of excitement and nostalgia”.  www.museu-sbras.com

Loulé Town walking Tour Join an interesting historical walking tour of Loulé. Perfect for you to see this town in a new light or a fun excursion for when you have guests.

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CHARITY

Fire Alert

The Alerta auction mentioned in the June edition raised €2200 for the Bombeiros.

The charity's founder Debbie Burton is now completing a swimathon for the second year in a row to raise more funds.

Last year Debbie committed to swim, from 1 June to 30 September 2020 (the fire season), a minimum of 1km a day, in her 4.5m plunge pool. Her final total was 147km.

There remain limited opportunities for fundraising events due to COVID restrictions so this year her challenge is not only to raise money for Alerta but to also pay tribute to Sir Captain Tom by swimming 100 widths a day. She will also aqua-walk 10 circuits of her pool. This equates to 100 metres, all in the 4.5-metre plunge pool. She will start her challenge on 1 June and finish on 8 September 2021. Money raised will buy food and water for the front line crews and replace damaged and burnt uniforms which cost around €350 per person.

The charity is also grateful to have been donated a lifetime's collection of Cliff Richard memorabilia, so will be having a Cliff auction soon!  www.gofundme.com/f/alerta-de-incendio

The Pilgrimage Adventure

In the May edition of Tomorrow we wrote an article about A Pilgrimage undertaken by Ricardo, Donna and Marco for Leukaemia charities.

Rebecca Simpson accompanied them on their mission and interviewed the trio about their experience.

Over the course of eight days, the three musketeers walked 366 km over sand, gravel, tarmac, dual carriageways and grass to reach the religious destination of Fátima. The team were relatively injuryfree after having physio-based treatment every evening. The problem arose when the blisters started! Unfortunately, even with the best footwear possible, the number of kilometres covered and the resulting stress to their bodies meant something had to give!

Donna tells me how she felt during the walk: “I knew that we were taking on a massive task. Some said it was impossible to complete that many kilometres in a day then do it all again the next day and the next. We weren’t athletes. I prepared myself mentally as best I could but it was so hard. When the blisters came on the third day, I was tested on every level. I felt every step I made.

Sometimes I cried as I walked because the pain made me feel sick.”

Donna kept going with the thought of the children they were trying to help that needed their parents to be able to stay by their side during their chemotherapy treatments. “I thought about if it was my child and how desperate I’d be and the financial strain it would be for me if this facility wasn’t in place. It became my driving force. I focused on the end and seeing my son's little face and my parents who had driven all that way and waited for us.”

The last day was relentless. For Donna, it never seemed to end. Ricardo told her when

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she was walking to look at the mountain in front and she thought she couldn't get there. To which Ricardo replied, “no, we need to get over the other side of it and Fátima will be there!”

Thirteen hours later, they made their final steps on the white path at the sanctuary.

With Donna's son holding her hand they completed their journey. “I couldn’t feel my body by the end. I was so relieved it was over. I learnt something about myself during this journey. That I had a strength and determination I never thought possible.

I wanted to give up so many times but something kept me going. I look back now and think WOW, what a distance we did. We had so much love and support along the way. I will never forget what we achieved but I never ever want to repeat it again!”

Ricardo concludes: “After 16 years I have finally closed a chapter of my life. What I promised has finally been fulfilled and the next chapter is to help those families in need of a space to be whilst their loved ones are in treatment. Thank you for everyone’s support in this long walk!”

Their pilgrimage was an incredible and unprecedented achievement. Having averaged 45 km a day, 45 km per day it’s true to say the trio are real-life superheroes.

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ARTS AND CULTURE

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In October 2017, journalist and art critic Afonso Almeida Brandão wrote a biography about the life and work of artist Tó Carvalho’ entitled Guardian of Memories, part of the Paleta's Collection. He tells us why Carvalho's work is important in the context of Portuguese art.

António Augusto Nunes de Carvalho, was born on 27 February 1938, in Castelo Branco. He settled in Tomar at an early age, his name having been linked to the city's arts for a long time.

Born in Castelo Branco and living in the Templar city, there is a direct reference to the mountain, the meadow, the river, the escarpment and above all the people present in the works that has made the artist well known on several continents since the mid-1980s.

His work manifests itself through the strong brushstrokes and the layers of paint that come out of the tubes onto the canvas in a dense way, oily and pasty, but later softened to illustrate a rural or urban landscape.

His work portrays the authentic but disappearing people, customs and traditions that inhabit the villages and cities of Portugal with dignity and mastery.

The painter is interested in light and visual perception, but there are suggestions of urban architecture in the structure of some of his works, alluding to the city, the landscape, the historical and religious themes, as well as the public monuments. Tó Carvalho creates spaces through simple means: shapes of different colours and sizes are painted onto the white canvas background, some overlapping, others separated. The realism and accuracy of each scene he depicts is highlighted in a balanced and harmonious way.

Following the article in the June edition on Dee Mani, our bookworm Annie O’Dea reviews her book, My Way: Following the cancer brick road, from diagnosis to all clear naturally in 5 months.

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Roman Bridge in Tomar, oil on canvas, 50 x 60 cm

His works of art now sell for between 35,000€ and 60,000€.

Guardian of Memories, written by the journalist and art critic Afonso Almeida Brandão, edited by Seleprinter – is available in bookshops in Portugal, Mozambique and Angola.

Many of us sadly have been touched by cancer, whether it be through family, friends or directly and so share similar feelings to that of the author Dee Mani.

My Way

Dia a Dia a Dois (Day to Day for Two) (Beira Baixa Portugal) Oil on Canvas 45 x 55 cms — 1995 Private Collection

Dee Mani introduces her book with the shocking truth: “Being diagnosed with cancer is perhaps one of the worst things that anyone has to deal with; as soon as you hear the word cancer, you automatically think it’s a death sentence.” However, she ends this opening paragraph with a real fighting spirit: “Here is my story of how I kicked cancer’s ass in four months completely naturally and drug-free …”

This book is indeed Dee’s personal story: living the dream in Tenerife with her soulmate husband Ryan and their family; Dylan, Tyler and Layla plus their three rescue dogs, Bear, Mitch and Evie. Starting with flu symptoms and feeling exhausted to later in 2017 a body rash and then finally a lump in her breast, Dee charts the whole process leaving no stone unturned.

She admits “you are filled with fear” on the discovery of a lump. She depicts the painful

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experience of the “awful” mammogram as “they squish your boobs in a machine that presses them down like an old fashioned iron press.” She describes how after the nauseating biopsy, despite being told to have complete rest, she “went shopping and drank wine, that’s my kind of rest!”

She describes the waiting for the biopsy results as “the worst ever” feeling “on edge, ...lost and ... out of control…” When given the news, it was direct and blunt and subsequently, she was numb; in a daze, a surreal world. Like most people, “I just wanted all this to be over and done with as quickly as possible.”

A frank and heart-felt journey is told in which truth and honesty abound. Raw feelings and emotions are shared with the reader in Dee Mani’s first-person, anecdotal diary-like style account, from her diagnosis to recovery. Her humour, courage, positivity and joie de vivre shine through making this an uplifting read as she emerges stronger, more empowered and free.

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A World of Dance

BY ALBER AFTOORA

In mid-May, the very talented students of the Associação de Dança de Lagos (ADL) travelled to Leiria to compete in the All Dance Portugal Competition. The group is no stranger to success in both national and international competition.

They proved themselves again in Leira, taking four first prizes and four second prizes.

24, 25 and 26 June at the Lagos Cultural Centre; and on 31 July at Dancarte in Faro. The ADL is hoping for strong turnouts at all of these performances to support our talented students.

As a result of these performances, 16 students qualified to represent Portugal in the All World Dance event, a major worldwide competition, in Orlando, Florida, in November 2021. This achievement is a glowing testament to the hard work and perseverance of the students and the high professional standards demanded by their teachers. It is interesting that the ADL was the only dance school in the Algarve that participated in the national competition.

Most importantly, the ADL is soliciting financial help from the community. This school and these students are a treasure for the Lagos area and they certainly deserve our support. For many of these students, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and we hope their hard work and commitment will be supported.

Unfortunately, these international competitions are costly to compete in and the Algarve has been especially hard hit by the economic shutdowns occasioned by the pandemic over the past 16 months. The minimum cost to send each dancer to Orlando is about €1800 and that doesn’t include costumes and incidentals. Not all of the dancers can afford to pay the full cost of the trip.

In order to assist these very talented students in getting to Orlando, a fundraising effort is underway. The ADL will be contacting many businesses and other organisations to garner more support.

There will also be performances this summer by the ADL. Three performances are scheduled:

Move More

Walking, Movement and Brain Health

BY ANN DE JONGH

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Donations for the Orlando competition may be sent to: Associação de Dança de Lagos IBAN – PT 500 0330 0004 5618 6386 6905  ass.danca.lagos@gmail.com  +351 966 265 030 / 963 647 177  www.assdancalagos.wixsite.com/website

Our bodies are designed to move. Movement is important for many reasons. To maintain mobility and flexibility, to activate our muscles, for cardiovascular health, mental wellbeing and to help our weight. But all too often movement becomes something that for some is a chore, or it is done so that we can eat/drink more than we should. We tend to think of exercise as primarily linked to body health, weight, aesthetics or for our sport.

We have all heard of runners high, or of people saying they feel better after exercise, but recently there is more research which shows that daily movement can help augment brain function, as well as helping to boost mood and reduce depression.

By moving and supplying the brain with oxygen we are helping to maintain brain function, and it can slow down cognitive decline. It has been shown that lactate, which we associate with muscle soreness after exercise, can travel from the muscles to the brain and it alters your neurochemistry that can help reduce anxiety and depression. Movement can help with brain plasticity and cognitive function.

Exercise increases your hippocampus (responsible

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for learning and verbal memory) which is the first part of the brain to decline as we age, even just ten minutes a day for moderate exercise is enough to help.

As we age it is becoming more important to think of our brain health, as more of us are likely to suffer from diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia, so anything we can do to help our brains has to be a good thing.

Research is showing that brain health can be helped by increasing the amount we walk daily, it does not have to be a big gym workout. These days step counters are widely available so we can set our targets, aiming for at least 10,000 steps a day.

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Algarve Sports Round up

BY DAVID LUGG

European Under-21 Football There was heartbreak for Algarvian goalkeeper João Virgínia in the final of the Euro Under 21’s Championship. Despite despatching England and Spain earlier in the competition, they came up against a typically determined Germany who just about deserved their narrow 1-0 victory. Virginia, who last season made his debut for Premier League team Everton, was an unused substitute in the final and will now hope to push on to become a regular starter for the English side.

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There were contrasting fortunes for the two Algarve-based clubs on the final day of the Primeira Liga season. Needing a win and hoping other results went their way, Farense (Faro) started brightly at high-flying Santa Clara creating a number of early opportunities, the best of which came back off the crossbar. However, much like their season, it was a case of what might have been as they collapsed after conceding a 33rd-minute goal, before going onto lose 4-0, confirming their relegation to Liga 2.

Farense will now concentrate on bouncing back to the topflight but will likely do so without their Scottish midfield talisman, Ryan Gauld, who looks set to leave the club when his contract expires in the summer.

Faro born cyclist João Rodrigues became the first Portuguese rider to win the Volta ao Algarve in 15 years by snatching victory on the final stage from Albufeira to Alto do Malhão. The 26-year-old, who rides for the W52-FC Porto team, prevailed after distancing overnight leader Ethan Hayter (Ineos Grenadiers) on the final climb of the day. He topped the General Classification by just nine seconds which completed his hat-trick of Portuguese titles after winning the Volta ao Alentejo and Volta a Portugal in 2019.

Nearby rivals Portimonense needed just a point against fourth-placed Sporting Braga to ensure their Primeira Liga status.

Despite being the dominant team for large periods, they were unable to find a goal, but ultimately, the goalless draw ensured their safety. They will spend the summer looking to add to their squad and hope that Brazilian star Ewerton (on loan from Porto) will pledge his future to the club.

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Sport of the month Are you looking to become more active and take part in some physical activity? Here is your chance. Each month we shall be profiling a sport that you can take part in right here in the Algarve.

This month we look at the world of Lawn Bowls.

According to the World Bowls federation, there are 50 playing nations worldwide.

You could be forgiven to think that Portugal is not one of them but you would be wrong. The Algarve, in particular, has long since been a place of bowling recreation and is currently home to seven clubs. In 2019, 14 teams took part regularly in a league structure but the Covid lockdown, unfortunately, put a temporary halt on proceedings.

George Humphreys represents the Floresta Bowls Club based in Espiche, near Praia da Luz. He has started to feel a sense of cautious optimism emanating from those immaculately manicured greens. He points out that lawn bowls has restarted in the region and there is hope that the autumn will see the resumption of the league.

George offers free lessons to those who are interested in trying the sport as the clubs are always on the lookout for new members.

If you would like to give bowls a go or perhaps you have played the game before and are looking for club membership, then get in contact and George can point you in the right direction for any of the seven clubs.

The Algarve clubs are as follows (alphabetical order): Alvor Bowls Club, Balaia Bowls Club (Olhos de Água), CPO Bowls Club (Albufeira), Floresta Bowls Club (Praia da Luz/Lagos), Pedras Lawn Bowls Club (Cabanas de Tavira), Tavira County Lawn Bowling Club, Valverde Bowls Club (Almancil).

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Meet the Golf Pros

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Almerindo Sequeira

BY HUGH CARSLAW Sitting outside the new clubhouse at Palmares, with its spectacular views over the course and the sea and cliffs beyond, made for an idyllic interview venue. Almerindo Sequeira is one of Portugal’s most respected golf coaches, evidenced by his 10 + years as a coach to European Tour member Ricardo Santos. I was keen to commence my inquisition.

“My brother-in-law got me into golf when he “gave me a go” at Vilamoura when I was 14. I took to it really quickly and, when I left school later that year, found myself becoming a caddy for the members and guests at Vilamoura. The head professional at that time, Joaquim Catarino, allowed me to practise as much as I wanted in exchange for collecting balls on the practice ground. More importantly, he had set up some group tuition for kids so being able to practise and getting the tuition helped me get started with the all-important basic fundamentals.

"It was only after a year of practising that the golf director allowed me on the course. I could hit the ball pretty well but I was so in awe of actually being on a golf course that my first drive only went 50 metres. Thankfully things got better thereafter.”

By the age of 17, Almerindo was playing for the junior national team and between the age of 20 and 26, he represented his country in in the European Team Championships and the World Cup. What has been his proudest achievement? “One of the things I am most proud of is being the first Portuguese amateur to make the cut at the Portuguese Open which was held at Pina Longa.”

At 26, Almerindo turned pro and in 1999 he became an assistant pro at the Butch Harmon Golf Academy working closely with Butch’s son Claude and Sebastião Gil. He went on to become the head pro at the Golf Academy which, with the departure of Claude Harmon, became the Super Golf Academy.

Post-2009, Almerindo was working freelance mainly at Morgado. However, his reputation was such that he was approached by European Tour player Ricardo Santos. This heralded the start of their ongoing relationship and ten years on they are still working together.

Ricardo’s early success when he won the Madeira Open, graduating to the ranks of the European Tour and becoming Rookie of The Year in 2012, highlighted what was already a special golfing rapport.

This was the catalyst to launch the new Golf Academy at Palmares. The Santos /Sequeira link proved to be not just a great one but also one which re-enforced the already stellar reputation of Almerindo as one of Portugal’s top coaches.  asgolfacademy@gmail.com

Images top to bottom: Putting green aged 15 at the old course Vilamoura Reviewing the TAP tournament trophy aged 17 Aged 19 in a tournament in Portugal

Almerindo's Top Tip Poor alignment will lead to a multitude of problems. If your alignment is out you will inadvertently compensate and many more shots will be off-target. Aiming too far to the right for instance will either see your ball follow the wrong target line or equally possible you will hit from the top resulting in a pull hook.

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What is channeling?

BY ANDREA RAMIREZ Channeling is an innate ability, much like Reiki, where you channel the energies or chi of the universe. In Reiki, you become a cable which the energy travels through, and you are taught a specific protocol, a “tuning” of your energy channel.

To be a channeler is the same. You are “tuned” to very specific energy and vibration, where there’s no room for other distractions or interferences to happen, including the ego. Channeling is the process of receiving a signal like a TV that gets filtered through the person receiving the energy into messages. When I go into the channel, I enter a light state of trance or mediumship. Once connected, messages are received and expressed in words.

Some people can channel and express the messages with art like painting or creating music.

In everyday life, listening to our intuition is a form of channeling. That “voice” within comes out as the feeling something is happening, and when we pay attention, most of the time, we know exactly what to do. Not only that, often when we have listened and acted, it turns out we did the right thing.

During times of sadness or sorrow, we feel hope growing from within. Listening to hope's messages

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of a better tomorrow is also a form of channeling.

This technique can help anybody starting on a spiritual path or someone looking to receive messages that will be spiritually meaningful.

Another possibility channeling offers is to connect to the consciousness of loved ones that have already passed the veil. When we do this, we connect to the energetic imprint of the person in this reality.

We can also connect to the consciousness of our pets, who already are very much connected to the source, to know more about them and how they feel. With animals, it is especially interesting.

They openly share their likes, dislikes, and their needs. In practice, it is similar to what an animal communicator does.

We can fine-tune listening to our inner voice by practising meditation and other mindful activities like yoga or walking and observing nature.

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Fashion Shoot

BY SARAH ANN MURRAY

This month we take a look at men’s summer style through the lens of a photoshoot styled by our fashion writer Sarah and shot here in our very own jardim de Algarve … “Ô, Sunlight! The most precious gold to be found on Earth.”

Roman Payne, Poet Golden hour, magic hour, dusk and dawn; however, you refer to it, that rose-gold light we have the pleasure of witnessing at sunrise and sunset in this part of the world is something to behold. In fact, it’s something to capture – as I did this May, with a photographer from Berlin, a wardrobe full of men’s summer threads and a lovely model from Lisbon.

Our golden corner of the Algarve set the scene and formed the perfect backdrop for a menswear summer fashion photoshoot and a preview into men’s summer style to pique your interest.

When luxury British men’s shoe brand Edward Green asked whether my chosen locale might work as a suitable setting for their Spring Summer campaign, I had absolutely no doubt that we’d be spoilt for choice with stunning locations.

The grassy dunes of Meia Praia, the dappled light of palm trees and blue skies, fishing boats and nets scattered across the bows of Burgau, and of all the things I hadn’t really appreciated, a textured, peeling, sun-scorched wall in the hidden corners of a classic Algarvian village.

The idea of the shoot was to have the shoes in a setting that would be reminiscent of old-world Mediterranean charm, Central American warmth, married with Made-in-England elegance. When the photographer Florian Renner arrived with his eye tuned into seeing it through his lens, it was a pleasure to see things from his different point of view, “The first thing I remembered when I got back to the Algarve, was the stunning light…”

With the concept agreed, the shoes and clothes safely in my hands after navigating customs, and the chosen model ready to shine, it was time to strategically load the location van – a kind loan from a friend – and set sail down the N125.

The first stop was Meia Praia, where we made the most of a quiet, early-morning beach and empty wooden huts, drawing inspiration from classic Ralph Lauren-style black and white imagery set in the Hamptons. Breton-striped Ts paired with rolled-up linen trousers, a classic nautical look with a navy polo T-shirt and white trousers for a shot where the model stood precariously atop wooden stepladders as the ocean lapped around him.

For the wooden hut, we went vintage and tonal – a combination I’d highly recommend for an understated summer look - simple cotton, olive-brown shorts, vintage striped ivory linen shirt and a pair of soft suede loafers were the looks for this setting.

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Heading west, next, it was Burgau village, where most of the shots were taken. With quick changes in the van, the looks, pre-styled, hanging strategically on a makeshift wardrobe so as to avoid creases, we started higher up in the village looking down over the beach, with the crisp turquoise line of the Atlantic Ocean forming the backdrop. Here we opted for simple cream slacks and an indigo-blue cotton shirt from British brand Private White – a colour of shirt I can’t recommend enough for any man’s wardrobe.

As we weaved our way through the romantic cobbled streets of the village, we kept the colours and layers light and natural. A simple pair of light-grey trousers paired with my favourite piece of the shoot, an ivory and pale green widestriped short-sleeve shirt with a Cuban collar, from Mango.

The thicker stripe was bolder, but the fade in the colour combination made it very wearable and high on my recommendation list for the summer.

The colours and fabrics of the garments throughout the whole shoot were all completely natural, which, if you’re not sure what to wear for summer, I’d recommend as a good starting point. As to what colours are deemed to be natural, here in the Algarve, you’re blessed with an exceptional natural palette. As the photographer, Florian, reminded me, “Every beach has its own vibe and colour-world; even the sand varies from beach to beach.” That those colours and settings take on a different life with every change in light, give us yet more to play with in our wardrobes and more to appreciate with every daybreak and sundown.

“There’s a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they’re absolutely free. Don’t miss so many of them.” – Jo Walton, Author

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10 Feng Shui Tips for your home office Did you know that by applying the ancient wisdom of Feng Shui to your day-to-day life, you can increase your creativity and productivity, working at home?

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BY LINA MESSIAS

How you can improve your life with this ancient art?

All my life, my homes have always been a significant reference of who I am. They were my safe place in times of sorrow and loss, and also places of happiness and celebration. When my husband passed away five years ago, I realised that homes could also help in our healing processes, and I discovered a new purpose in life, sharing with the world how our homes can make such a big difference in our well-being.

Feng Shui appeared on the Chinese agricultural plains during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and its original application was to identify the most suitable position for the emperors' tombs in search of the perfect position for the energies to flow without any obstacles.

With the time and evolution of this art, many Chinese cities started to be built with the concepts of Feng Shui. Those responsible for the project considered that the construction of the new city in the appropriate location could bring prosperity. At the same time, a wrong choice could be synonymous with hunger and misery for the government and the population.

In essence, Feng Shui means being "aligned" with the energy of prosperity from the Earth. Translated "Feng" is Wind and "Shui" is Water. Wind symbolises CHI or what we call energy and water and is associated with prosperity or good luck.

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When we say prosperity, it is much more than financial prosperity. We are talking about prosperity in all areas of our life: health, relationships, family, career, etc.

For all these reasons and its proven results over all these millennia, Feng Shui is presently considered as a true art to provide well-being.

In a Feng Shui appointment, you change what is visible (furniture placement, colours, objects, shapes, etc.) to improve the invisible, the energy of prosperity of the family or business.

I am passionate about what I do and helping others to find balance thought their homes is my life mission.

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Even if you have little space, dedicate a specific and special place for this purpose.

Working in bed or on the couch is not ideal; you will find it very difficult to separate work from leisure.

Adopt the “power position”, that is, work in a position where you can see who is entering the room from where you are working. It is also important that you have a solid wall behind your work chair.

Clear and clean the table and place where you work. When there are too many visual stimulations, there is no focus and clarity, which compromises your creativity.

Add plants (avoid spikey plants) close to where you work; they purify the air and reduce the impact of radiation from electronic devices.

When choosing a work table, give preference to wooden ones and avoid glass, metal and iron.

Open the window every day to refresh the air and to avoid stagnant energy.

Avoid working in a place facing the west in the afternoon, making it difficult to concentrate.

Decorate your workplace in blue which promotes feelings of stability and security and is the best colour to improve focus.

Use aromatherapy with peppermint and basil essential oils to increase concentration.

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Tips to Selling your Property in 2021 following house documents:  Habitation licence or Pre 1951 licence (Alvará)  Land Registry (Certidão Registo Predial)  Tax Documents (Cadernetas Urban/Rustic)  Valid Energy Certificate or Energy Exemption Certificate  Property Technical file (Ficha Técnica) for properties built after March 2004

If you are considering putting your Algarve property on the market in the near future, there are some important things we’d like to remind you about.

Besides the obvious presentation of your property for viewings – making sure it is clean and clutter-free – today’s clients are more discerning and request a great deal of information. So, the more your agent knows about your property, the better we can promote, filter and target the right clients, securing you a smooth and speedy sale.

In addition, we recommend you inform your agent about the following: IMI (your annual rates), condominium fees and running costs.

Most clients ask early on for these costs to give them an idea of the property’s overheads.

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The Wow Factor Kitchens

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RENTAL INCOME FIGURES If you rent your property through a management agency or privately, this is a huge selling point – so please give your estate agent an idea of these figures. For customers looking to invest for rental income, this – along with the running costs – is extremely important. Please inform your estate agent when your booking season starts and make sure that potential clients can view – at least during changeover days.

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A kitchen with a WOW factor can be accomplished regardless of budget or size. So how can you use your kitchen's strengths and boost its appeal? Here are some of our top tips!

TIP 1: BOLD & BEAUTIFUL – KITCHEN CABINETS Cabinets dominate a kitchen but if they are dated, plain or boring, there is no need to chuck them out. Simply take off the cupboards, save the frames, remove the doors and refit to your new layout. Old doors can be given a total change of character with clever beading, a beautiful handpainted finish and unusual knobs to die for!

TIP 2: SUPER SPLASHBACKS Did you know that you can actually now tile over splashback tiles or paint them?

There are excellent new techniques with paint to cover old tiles to look new and very different, at a fraction of the cost. And as for the design: the “patterned splashback” is soooo in trend now and adds that WOW factor!

TIP 3: FEATURE FLOORS If your space is relatively neutral, then a high impact floor can be a great way to add

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pattern and drama. This effect can be done fairly inexpensively with vinyl tiles, or you may consider gorgeous stone/terracotta patterned tiles instead. Pay attention to the pattern of the tiles, as the right angle of squares can make a space look visually wider.

TIP 4: WORKTOPS A beautiful worktop is essential to any kitchen. We are lucky in the Algarve that we have world-class granite and marble suppliers. Granite is the best although expensive. Marble is the next best with many coloured variations, although porous and fragile. A new revelation is a composite worktop for those on a budget, which looks like marble, is hard-wearing, lightweight, and inexpensive.

TIP 5: ACCESSORISE Colour and interest come from accessories.

Adding colours by way of paint, wallpaper and accessories can transform a kitchen into a stunning space. Be extra bold! Go for high impact with strong, unexpected colours.

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Finance Matters

We are registered in Portugal as residents rather than Non-Habitual Residents (NHR). We were not worried about that at the time as our only income is a UK Government Pension and so is taxed at source in the UK. But would it have been advantageous to us to register as NHR and if so then is it too late now to do so?

To be able to answer your question, it’s important to ascertain whether the HMRC is still considering you as a tax resident in the UK, or not.

BY RICARDO CHAVES

Each month we receive different questions from our readers, although some of these questions are related to specific situations, sometimes the answer may help you to better understand the tax system in Portugal and answer the queries from other readers.

Although they may be aware that you are living in Portugal, are they also aware that you are a tax resident here? Anyway if your only income is and will be the Civil and Government Pension this would need to be declared in Portugal as you are resident, but not taxed as under the DTA (Double Taxation Agreement) this income is taxable in the country of source. Even if you were NHR, the situation would still be the same.

With reference to becoming NHR, it would still be possible to apply, if you haven’t submitted any tax declaration in Portugal yet and if you were able to obtain a residency certificate from the HMRC. With this document (mentioning the last five tax years) we can change your address retrospectively and apply for the NHR, from 2021 onwards.

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Computer cookies are unfortunately not of the edible variety! ‘Cookie’ is a computer term for a small piece of information that a website leaves behind in your internet browser to help keep track of your visits and activity.

For example, when you visit a particular website where you must type a username and password to gain access, you may have noticed that the website somehow remembers your username. That is a cookie at work!

What are cookies?

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• Cookies do not give websites access to any information you have not voluntarily given them, e.g. your username.

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COOKIE POLICY The cookie policy is a piece of EU privacy legislation that requires websites to get consent from you, as the visitor to their site, to store or retrieve any information on a computer.

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SWEEP AWAY THOSE COOKIE CRUMBS! While still not as tasty or exciting as regular cookies, online cookies are nothing to worry about. In fact, they can make using the internet easier. However, if you have concerns about the cookies stored on your computer’s browser, you can view and remove them if you wish.

For instructions on how to clear the cookies stored in the top three web-browsers (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox), visit one of these quick links below: Google Chrome: www.tinyurl.com/yzsymfud Microsoft Edge: www.tinyurl.com/pkx7r44f Mozilla Firefox: www.tinyurl.com/kmnwh8aa If you have any questions about this topic, suggestions for future subjects or require assistance with any I.T. challenges, I am always happy help.

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In his Mother's Footsteps

Helen Daniel reports on a family business that has stood the test of time.

“Having been born and brought up in Aljezur, I became used to foreigners being intertwined in my life from an early age,” remarks Pedro Branco. Now 30, he is the executive director of Terraviva, the company his father, Jorge Branco, started 25 years ago.

“My father is sociable, so from when I was tiny, we regularly had dinners out with people from various countries. My mother, Manuela, ran the famous Piranha bar for more than 20 years and was friends with people from everywhere; therefore, it was normal for me to be with foreigners.”

At school in Aljezur, as the years progressed, the number of children from abroad increased rapidly.” I felt I had an affinity with these outsiders, and throughout school, most of my friends were foreigners,” he remarks.

At the age of ten, his father took Pedro to London, where he declares that his first learnt English words were “Mind the gap”! From then on, his English improved rapidly to now speaking impeccably.

“I think it`s good for children, and adults too, to mix with people from other cultures. It broadens our minds and gives us a better understanding of the world.” Pedro observes.

Throughout his formative years and all his life, Pedro has never felt resentment towards the ever-increasing arrival of people from other lands; quite the contrary. He has developed many long-standing friendships, including several even from his infant years.

Terraviva is in Sector B of Vale Da Telha, as was the Piranha bar. “My mother threw herself into the community with captivating energy, was charismatic and much-loved by everyone.

Sadly she died 11 years ago, and in honour of her, I am committed to the revival of sector B.”

Although he sees the influx of foreigners to the Aljezur region as a boost for the economy, Pedro acknowledges that it`s not all positive. People receiving average Portuguese incomes cannot afford to buy or rent with the now exorbitant prices pushed up by this inflow of wealthier people. Many of the apartments here are owned by foreigners who rent them out to tourists.

“As last summer was not busy, many of these apartments have been empty for two years. It's difficult for Terraviva to retain workers as they cannot find affordable places to live, yet there are all these unoccupied apartments right here!” This same problem is happening in many places in the world. “Luckily, I bought a house before Aljezur became popular,” he adds.

Pedro spent his teenage years helping in his mother`s bar. After she died, he interrailed around Europe alone and grief-stricken, before returning to Aljezur and training to become a lifeguard.

Loving life on the beach, he went on to become a surf instructor. In 2019, he married Monalizi, a Brazilian lawyer. His father, meanwhile, built up the Terraviva business, with Pedro helping out sporadically.

Pedro`s surf teaching came to an end when the coronavirus struck, and the logical option was for him to work with his father. In May 2020, Pedro went into partnership with his father and has great aspirations for the future.

Terraviva has 12 employees and Pedro soon will train to be an architect and a civil engineer. “My goal is to do everything for a client. I will design and build the house and pool, create the garden and maintain it all thereafter.”

Monaliza and Pedro have recently opened up a launderette adjacent to the original shop as a new business venture.

“When I was young, this area was alive, helped tremendously by my mother`s magnetic energy. Unfortunately, it slumped for many years and now I want to help restore Vale Da Telha to its former glory. I know it`s what my mother would`ve wanted.” Pedro declares.

Very much an Aljezurense, Pedro, although feeling a connection with foreigners, and speaking marvellous English, has never felt the desire to live elsewhere. “As my father says, this is the best corner in the world!”

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Top: Pedro at Terraviva Manuela Pedro, bar worker and Pedro`s mother, Manuela Bottom: Pedro and Monalizi`s wedding Terraviva store

FOOD & DRINK

Latitude

Wine & Tapas perfectly coordinated

BY KEITH GOODFELLOW Latitude is a brand new wine and tapas restaurant in the heart of Praia da Luz run by two young, dynamic guys, Ollie and Sergio, assisted by an equally young and enthusiastic team.

You may know Ollie from Ollie’s bar - a popular bar in Luz, which still continues to operate.

Chef Sergio, who is Italian and has worked in high-end restaurants in Italy and Portugal, and Ollie, who is front of house, say their focus is on offering beautifully presented tapas that deliver unique flavours. This is achieved by using the finest ingredients sourced from local farmers, artisan food suppliers and regional wine producers.

Many of their tapas dishes are designed for sharing and are carefully balanced with

selected wines, cocktails or craft beers – something for everyone at very affordable prices.

Must-try tapas dishes include: beef tenderloin strips on black truffle mash, Alentejo slow-cooked pork cheeks and, for fish lovers, roasted Algarve octopus with chorizo and pumpkin cream, or mussels sautéed with white wine and garlic sauce.

Latitude also offer à la carte styled meals too or you can just pop in for bar nibbles or Bistro bites – the roasted salted almonds and artisan – styled dry-cured meats are delicious.  Rua da Praia, Luz  +351 282 782 115

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Yum Yum and chums decided to try a Portuguese tapas as outside seating was available and what a great place we found tucked away down the back alley of Ferragudo amongst the bars and other eateries. We have passed this place when they've had music nights and the place was rocking, with a great vibe. We all went for the tapas (other dishes are available) as chums were flying back the next day.

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the camembert slices, oozing with both cheese and honey. Guests loved them too. All the meat selections were fresh and simply presented and the potatoes certainly had a bite to them. Not your usual potato bravas that you see on tapas menus. I liked the individuality of that. The mackerel fillet was lovely too. Simply dressed in olive oil and nice and firm. All washed down with a few beers and other dinks for the guests. It came to just over 50€ for all of us which was a bargain in my book.

The service was spot on, the waiter was knowledgeable and helpful in saying "stop, you have enough". Trust us to want to try everything. So let’s step right in with what we chose. We had jalapeno cheese poppers, chicken wings, angry potatoes (spicy), mackerel, sliced Portuguese sausage of course, prosciutto ham, calamari fried rings and little pieces of sliced bread with camembert and honey. A lot you may say but there were four of us.

Everything was spot on without being too dressy or pretentious. Good honest food.

This was a fun evening, eating outside for the first time in ages. Clearly people had been waiting for this place to open again as by the time we left, tables were getting full. Delightful food and service and a pleasure to be supporting local trade. I would recommend going if you are looking for a casual, unfussy meal that you can enjoy with mates and you can eat, drink and be merry. Now on the list for us to go to with the next set of visitors.

My pick was the poppers. It appeals to the spicy over sweet taste in me. Yum Yum chum liked

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Acayu Zero-waste Vegan Cheese

BY NIRALI SHAH-JACKSON

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Raz and Motis’ wonderful and varied life experience, both together and apart, started from childhood. Growing up as neighbours in a small village east of Tel Aviv called Alfeimenash, they became best friends. After school and attending compulsory army training, they travelled the world together, when their passion for cooking was ignited.

They eventually went their own ways – Moti ended up in New York City, where he co-owned a Greek tapas bar. He simultaneously ran a kitchen in a renowned yoga studio and boutique guest house, which led him to become a yogi himself and naturally progressed to follow a vegan diet. It was here that the first steps towards the journey of creating vegan cheese began. When he returned to Israel, he endeavoured to start up a vegan cheese business however, as he says, “gaining licences for a company that would potentially rival the dairy industry in Israel was not easy."

Raz, meanwhile, lived and worked in England and was based in Bristol, where he created an award-winning sourdough bread and food that he showcased and sold in festivals around the country. He was also head chef at a 'nose to tail' restaurant where the concept is to ‘plate up’ the whole of the animal, aiming to achieve a zero-waste, sustainable approach to cheffing. He worked with Tom Hunt, a renowned “eco-chef” whose ethos is to revive traditional cooking heritage and reduce food waste.

Leaving England to search for a more serene lifestyle for his growing family, Raz and his English wife travelled Europe, eventually finding themselves in Marmelete where he has

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created a zero-waste environment while trying to live as sustainably as possible. Some ingredients and the water needed to process their vegan cheese comes from his land.

Raz knew instinctively that it was the right time for him and Moti, who was living in Southeast Asia at the time, to collaborate. Moti took very little convincing to move to Portugal to support his childhood friend. He is settled in Aljezur and has a family of his own here now.

Being passionate about delivering the highest quality sustainable food, they worked on creating The Artisan Chef Table to offer fine dining with a zero-waste concept. They were very close to opening a restaurant until the reality of lockdown led their business in a different - but very positive direction - to concentrate on developing organic probiotic, natural, cashew-based vegan cheeses. And this was the birth of Acayu. The word originates from an Amazonian tribe called Tupi, where the cashew is grown and harvested.

You can now explore flavours like fermented Chinese tea and foraged mushrooms, creamy ‘basil’ camembert, almond feta, dill and garlic confit soft cheese, and pungent roquefort to name a few. Their obvious passion for experimental cuisine, along with their no-nonsense attitude to creating perfection, mixed with an unfaltering will to play with different ingredients, allow magical limited-edition creations. The aged Emmental wrapped in grape leaves, flavoured with rose pepper and golden smoked tea, plus cashew almond semi-hard cheese with Roquefort fungi and blue-green algae are delicious combinations.

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Pastry Perfection

BY TOM HENSHAW

Empanadas & Co

I have now been doing restaurant reviews for ten years and sometimes, I find it quite difficult to find the right words to express my surprise and pleasure at what is on offer. Empanadas was definitely an exception to this, as my genuine enthusiasm for the restaurant resulted in an abundance of compliments.

The Empanadas team is an amiable bunch of young and dedicated people who helped us choose wisely from an exciting menu of really tasty pastry turnovers.

They have created something that could rival any conventional award-winning cheesemaker. Full of probiotics that come from the lactic culture created naturally using organic buckwheat from Ukraine. They are also great for your overall gut bacteria as the vegan live cultures are part of the main ingredient. Being nut-based they are still high in protein and don’t have the negative health or environmental issues associated with eating dairy.

Their products are stocked in 15 different zero-waste shops across the Algarve and Lisbon and are also available for home delivery. Eventually, they want to give a percentage of their profit to a survival group that fights for the rights of indigenous people around the world including the Tupi tribe from where the cashew (Acayu) originates.

Sometimes a small menu gives the impression that the selection is too limited to enjoy, but please take my word for it that you will find lots of delicious flavours at prices that mean you can overindulge for once and not feel at all guilty!

It is worth the search to find this eatery in the Rua Infante de Sagres -in Lagos - their standards are high, and I am sure you will, like me, be back for more!

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Working from their 'lab', which sits in Vales, the little village, as you enter Vale de Telha, they will continue to produce awe-inspiring experimental flavours. To get an essence of their passion, follow them on Instagram and try one of their ingenious creations.

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A Lazy Girl's Guide to July

BY THE LAZY TIGERS

Well, the sun is here, the beach is here, the cafes and restaurants are here, and most of the shops also. We now have the best part of the ingredients for summer.

We all know that this is going to be the `socially distancing summer', but with some care and a little bit of ingenuity, we can have a whopper of a time here in Lagos.

At London Tiger Coffee, we are seeing lots of people from Porto and Lisbon who have made the trip already to existing holiday homes or just for a short break. We have also had a sprinkling of visitors from further afield who have come because they know that Portugal is one of the safest and cleanest places to visit in the world right now. If there is a better place on earth to enjoy the beach at a safe distance from your neighbour than Meia Praia, we don’t know where it is!

Right now is a great time to go out and eat, which we Lazy Girls prefer, and it will never again be easier to score a hot table in July! However, if you just want to chill on your own balcony, we have a couple of Portuguese nibbles to get you started.

Portuguese carrots make a great veggie starter and home marinated olives are much nicer than anything you can get in the shops.

There is nothing nicer than a long gin cocktail, especially one that is easy to make. So why not try a Limoncello Collins for a change?

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Marinate your own olives Makes four small dishes worth:  1 regular sized jar of olives (we use whole green ones, best quality in the shop)  1 or 2 lemons (the unwaxed kind)  150 ml of very good extra virgin olive oil  A handful of green herbs that you like (thyme, coriander, oregano, etc. NOT mint)  2 big cloves of garlic (thinly sliced) Drain the olives and put in the box or dish in which you plan to store them. Add the juice and half the zest of the first lemon plus the olive oil. Add the herbs and the thinly sliced garlic. Decide if you need to use the second lemon. This process is very touchy-feely, so try different herbs and amounts of lemon the next time. Put in the fridge and leave overnight, or at least a few hours. These will also keep for ages.

Limoncello Collins Makes two:  100 ml of Limoncello (or similar)  75 ml of gin  50 ml of lemon juice  Some paper-thin slices of lemon (about a lemon's worth)  Ice  100 ml of soda water  A handful of fresh mint In a cocktail shaker or jug, combine the limoncello, gin and lemon juice, cover and refrigerate for an hour or so, if you have the time! In 2 Collins glasses, press 3 to 4 slices of the lemon against the sides.

Add ice and the well-stirred or shaken mixture. Add the soda water to taste and garnish with the mint.

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Traditional Portuguese carrots Makes four small dishes worth:  5 or 6 good-sized (but not huge) carrots  1 large bay leaf  2 fat sweet cloves of garlic  3 tablespoons of olive oil (the good stuff)  1 tablespoon of vinegar (cider, wine, any vinegar but malt!)

Give the carrots a good clean but don’t peel them. Then chop them into discs. Boil for about 5 – 7 minutes with the bay leaf in salted water. The carrots should be tender but not soft.

Before the carrots are ready, thinly slice the garlic and mix with the olive oil and vinegar. Drain the carrots and immediately put them into the vinaigrette. Make sure every carrot is covered in the marinade and occasionally stir while they are cooling.

This dish will keep for days in a tight container in the fridge.

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Plastic Planet

BY BRIAN TORA

St Vincent’s Chaplaincy get pious about plastics As a congregation, we have been trying to do our bit to save the planet by reducing waste and, in particular, by not using plastic where possible.

Amongst other things, we have participated in beach cleans and made the effort to have a plasticfree shopping month and, of course, we were closely involved in a virtual conference on waste and recycling organised by our Congregational Warden, Chris Wells, and produced by Father Rob, for the Diocese in Europe.

One of the initiatives in which I regularly take part is the collection of plastic bottle tops which apparently have a value all of their own. The charities to which these bottle tops are donated are able to turn them into real value for the causes they embrace. One uses the proceeds they receive to purchase mobility equipment for disabled children of poor families. Often their stories are covered in this magazine, which somehow makes our efforts seem that much more worthwhile.

But to return to plastic recycling, it was Chris Wells who convinced me I should take this topic seriously.

He believes that, unless we act decisively now, life as we presently know it may have only a limited period to run. With plastic choking our rivers and seas and climate change threatening to cause an ecological disaster, he may have a point. It does put the coronavirus pandemic into some sort of context. It has been suggested to me that this latest challenge should be seen as God’s shot across humankind’s bows.

people, more than the entire world’s population in 1971.

This circle has a radius of just 2,500 miles and does include at least parts of such populous nations as China, India, Pakistan and Indonesia. If looked at against the background of the world as a whole it seems remarkably small. It is clear that, whatever we may do in this country or in the developed world as a whole, our efforts will count as minor unless these nations of the Far East get their act together – a big ask for countries where many are mired in relative poverty and the societies there are still playing catch up on the prosperous West.

So, we all need to play our part. In plastic-free February, people bought items like detergent by taking refillable containers to stores prepared to sell these goods in that way. Apparently, there was much education of shopkeepers by waste savvy shoppers, with supermarkets, in particular, being encouraged to adopt better practices. It strikes me that initiatives such as this should be more widely adopted. We all need to play our part in limiting our use of plastic and ensuring that we dispose of surplus waste responsibly. By all accounts, the clock is ticking. We may soon have more than just COVID to contend with if we do not act decisively.

Brian Tora is a financial journalist and broadcaster.

So, armed with Mr Google’s resources, I started my task of researching waste and its effects. It seems that by far the greater percentage of plastic waste enters the wider environment through just 1000 rivers around the world and that just three are particularly bad. These three are all in Asia. Then, by coincidence, I came across a piece of research that put this particular part of the problem into context.

A US broker published a map with a circle centred over the South China Sea. Called the Valeriepieris Circle, more people live within this circle than outside it – some 3.8 billion

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The graphic show the “Valeriepieris circle” and 3.8 billion people live inside it!

More people live INSIDE this circle than OUTSIDE of it.

Of interest, that is what the population of the entire world was in 1971.

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Ocean Beer

BY DAVID LUGG

Ocean Beer is not an ordinary beer. It is the culmination of a dream from three surfers in Portugal who wanted to make a difference.

Fed up with the increasing levels of plastic waste that littered their beaches, they decided to formulate a plan – to brew a beer where 100% of its profits would fund the clean-up of the beaches of which they surfed.

Their idea was a success and, in 2016, Surf Brewing IPA was born. However, it quickly became evident that their concept had great potential for conservation on an international scale. Plastic waste is, of course, a global crisis not limited to the beaches of Portugal. It is estimated that 8.3 million tonnes of plastic are discarded into our seas every year. To put that in perspective, around 8 million pieces of plastic enter our seas every single day.

The trio reached out for help and found it in the arms of the Ocean Born Foundation – a grant-giving organisation dedicated entirely to ocean conservation. The foundation has been committed to the cause and set about promoting the project on a far larger scale. In December 2020, Surf Brewing became Ocean Beer and a new chapter had begun.

Producing an environmentally friendly beer has proven to be a far more difficult task than first imagined. One of the key issues they faced was attempting to keep a low carbon footprint. If a product has to travel hundreds of kilometres to reach its suppliers then it can hardly be considered to be sustainable. This is not lost on Pablo Martinez, the CEO of Ocean Beer.

“I have made a commitment to brew locally, to continue to reduce our carbon footprint as well as support the local econony. "Indeed, Ocean Beer has just signed an agreement with Nortada Brewery in Porto (who have similar conservation aspirations) and Just Drinks, here in the Algarve.

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What’s more, the bottles used for beer production have a high-recycled percentage and their labels are made from recycled paper. Even the beer itself is vegan. But what about the taste? After all, an environmentally friendly beer is of little use if the consumer won’t buy it.

I’m delighted to report that the beer is good – very good. The IPA is full-bodied and fruity with citrus notes. They also produce a lager and an alcohol-free beer. There is certainly no compromise on quality, something which head brewer Fernando Escribano has been very keen to adhere to. Using natural ingredients with minimal environmental impact, his beers are no doubt inspired from his work on food and farming projects in Africa.

So, what does the future hold? It is now possible to buy Ocean Beer in Portugal, Spain, Sweden (as of July) and the UK, with the latter being launched last month on World Oceans Day. More locally, now that an agreement has been reached in the Algarve, you should be seeing a lot more of them in bars and supermarkets.

Ocean Beer may well have been born in a small Portuguese surfing community, but its reach is worldwide. Knowing that all profits go towards beach cleans and ocean conservation, you can drink their beer with a clear conscience. Helping the environment whilst having a beer? I’ll certainly drink to that.  www.oceanbeer.com For more about the Ocean Born Foundation's conservation work, visit the website.  www.oceanbornfoundation.org

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Get Back to Nature

BY VICTORIA WOOD The healthiest ways to keep the children busy, active, and happy over the holidays.

Summer holidays in the Algarve with children does not necessarily mean heading to crowded water parks or attractions to keep them entertained. We live in one of the most beautiful pockets of the world, and are currently restriction-free, so why not make the most of it and experience what the Algarve naturally has to offer?

However you spend the holidays, be sure to make the best of the surroundings we are blessed with, encourage the kids to get outdoors, be active, and rediscover a love of nature.

Surf For keen surfers or absolute beginners, the Algarve has waves to suit all levels.

Teaching the kids from a young age can give them great confidence in the water, and all the skills needed to become a strong surfer. If you need lessons there are surf instructors and surf schools aplenty, the surf camps for kids are a lot of fun, they learn a lot, and usually run from between 2-4 hours per day.

Download an app to show the local swell, tides, wave height and weather: Surfline, Magic Seaweed and Windguru are all reliable applications.

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Hike We privileged folk who call the Algarve home need only step outside to encounter the natural beauty surrounding us. Taking a daily walk across the rugged clifftops, spotting local wildlife or simply absorbing the Atlantic fresh air, does wonders for the soul. There are some beautiful hikes ranging from a simple stroll to more challenging half/allday treks. Get your walking shoes on, pack a picnic, plenty of water and sun protection and get out there!

For both bike and hike trails head to  www.alltrails.com/portugal/algarve/kids for detailed information on some of the best kid-friendly ones in the Algarve.

Paddle Taking a stand-up paddleboard or kayak out is a satisfying way to see this coastline. For beginners, this really needs to be approached on a calm day with minimal waves and winds.

Head to the jaw-dropping Benagil caves to experience the magic of the Atlantic; check the tides, wind and swell and bring life jackets, especially with children.

Bike There are bike trails peppered throughout the Algarve suitable for all ages and abilities.

For beginners, try the Eurovelo Algarve route stretching from Vila Real de Santo António to Sagres.

For more discerning cyclists, the stunning landscape of Via Algarviana delivers a 300 km stretch of pedestrianised pathways running from Alcoutim to Cape St. Vincent.

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Beach One of the obvious, main attractions of the Algarve is of course its golden sands and Atlantic waters. With so many beautiful beaches to choose from it could take you all summer to try them all out! A beach day can be an active one, making use of the expanse of space provided by nature, this is valuable outdoor time spent in the fresh air that we are lucky enough to be able to experience.  www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/best-beaches-inalgarve-portugal

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This will require some equipment, but in and around the Algarve there are countless campsites all offering a wide range of amenities and plenty for the children to do.

A relatively inexpensive way to take a break away, and a perfect way to teach the children how to make the most of the outdoors, make a campfire, cook outside, and even sleep under the stars.

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Things to do in Carvoeiro

BY ALYSON SHELDRAKE

Carvoeiro is loved by holidaymakers and locals alike. The name of the village is believed to derive from Caboiere, which was an old moniker for a fishing village from the Medieval period.

Historically, this was a critical maritime location. The area where Vila de Carvoeiro is now located has a long history of military and pirate attacks. Nowadays things are a little calmer here, although it gets busy in the summer months.

The main beach is quite small and gets packed with holidaymakers. The painted wooden boats hauled up on the beach are a reminder though that this is still a working fishing village.

There are numerous restaurants, cafés, bars, shops, and ice cream parlours in front of the beach and all along the main roads leading in and out of town. Carvoeiro is well suited to families and tourists, as everything is within easy reach. The newer resorts are on the edge of town, and it has a stunning golden coastline with sandstone cliffs.

There are so many eateries here, you could choose a different restaurant every night of a two-week holiday, and still have places you hadn’t explored.

There are only three roads in the main area of Carvoeiro, the ‘in’ road, the ‘out’ road and Lighthouse hill. The principal routes into and out of town are one-way, hence the names.

The other is self-explanatory. If you travel out of town from the main square with the sea on your right, past the police station, you will climb up to the Forte e Capela de Nossa Senhora da Encarnação.

The parish church already existed when, in 1675, this defensive military fort was added. Designed in the shape of an irregular polygon, it was situated in the spot where a watchtower would have been. Artillery pieces were placed to repel pirates attacking the village and its fishing port.

In the 19th century, when piracy attacks disappeared, the fortress was de-activated. Parts of the original walls remain, and it is a great location to enjoy the fabulous views out to sea. It is also the perfect location to watch the sunset.

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From the church, wander along the wooden boardwalk, which takes you all the way across the clifftop to Algar Seco.

Algar Seco and its caves are worth spending some time exploring. Rock formations created by the wind and waves have made natural pools and holes in the rocks. From here you can visit the Farol de Alfanzina. This lighthouse was built in 1920, and its beams guided ships along the coast.

The light was also useful to local fishermen who used its rays to catch squid at night. It is possible to look inside the lighthouse on Wednesday afternoons when it is open to the public.

There are some stunning beaches in the area, including Praia do Paraiso and Praia do Vale de Centeanes. Head a little further west and discover Praia dos Canieros, which is surrounded by imposing and steep cliffs. The sea here is clear and bright, and the sand soft and welcoming. This is a lovely small beach with rock pools that are great to explore at low tide.

There is a bracing clifftop walk to enjoy along this stretch of coastline too, along the Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos.

(The Seven Hanging Valleys Trail). Historically, the shoreline was interspersed with seven seasonal streams, which created the appropriately named ‘hanging valleys’. You can see the erosion and passage of time so clearly when you walk along the cliffs and see the landscape shaped and formed around you.

You’ll need decent footwear and take some water with you to drink – and take care too! The trail is well-marked with signs painted on posts and rocks along the way and you can walk in either direction. The return trip will take you about 5-6 hours, but you can access the route at several points that also have car parking nearby. It’s a lovely spot for a picnic too.

Alyson Sheldrake is an artist and writer.

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A weekend in Óbidos

Sanctuary of Senhor Jesus

BY KEITH GOODFELLOW

One of the Seven Wonders of Portugal Having visited the Pena Palace in Sintra, our next destination in our quest to visit the seven Wonders of Portugal was Óbidos, one of the most picturesque and bestpreserved villages in Portugal. We went in early June and it certainly lived up to its billing of a town steeped in history.

A BRIEF OVERVIEW The Moors were the first to establish a fortification on the site of what is now Óbidos castle. The area was taken from them in 1148 by the first King of Portugal, Afonso Henriques.

The castle and walls of Óbidos were later remodelled during the reign of King Dinis, who gave his young bride Isabel of Aragón the town and the surrounding land as a wedding present! Óbidos was often patronised by the Queens of Portugal, giving rise to its informal title Vila das Rainhas (Town of the Queens).

By the time of the first remodelling project, the settlement had also grown outside the gates of the castle. The town remained the property of the Queens of Portugal until the 19th century.

MAIN POINTS OF INTEREST When you pass through the city’s main gate, Porta da Vila, you enter a beautifully preserved medieval world of traditional whitewashed houses, narrow cobbled streets, stone archways, shops and restaurants leading to the magnificent Óbidos castle.

The castle was transformed in 1951 into a Pousada and is operated by the luxury Hotel Group Pestana – unfortunately, it was closed when we were there due to COVID restrictions.

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The walls of the castle are 13 metres high and an amazing 1.6 km in length; you can actually climb on top of the walls and walk the length around the castle, but it’s not for the faint-hearted, especially on a windy day, as there are no handrails, but the views across the surrounding countryside and beyond are stunning.

The main church (there are 14 of them!) is the Church of Santa Maria, which was the setting for the wedding of the famous ‘Warrior King” King Afonso V to his cousin, Princess Isabella of Coimbra. The church has a stunning interior of azulejos (blue tiles) and a number of beautiful religious paintings.

The Sanctuary of Senhora Jesus da Pedra, built of stone around 1747 and just outside the town walls, is also worth a visit and features a pyramidal green glazed roof, three chapels and a hexagonal floor. There is an impressive stone image of Christ on the cross, which legend has it was found by a local farmer.

Another eye-catching feature of the town is the huge aqueduct Aqueduto da Usseira, which lies on the edge of Óbidos. This 6km-long stone structure served as the town’s main water supply and, unlike many of the surrounding buildings, even survived the great earthquake of 1755.

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One thing you must try and what Óbidos is also famous for is Ginjinha; a sour cherry liquor often served in an edible chocolate cup – it’s delicious and readily available from just about every shop in the town.

HOW TO GET THERE Óbidos is about 80 km north of Lisbon.

If you travel by car from the Lagos area, it’s about 3 hours 20 minutes using toll roads. You'll find ample parking outside the medieval walls since parking in the town is difficult and near impossible in the summer months.

You can get a train to Lisbon and then a bus service on Rápido Verde from Lisbon's Campo Grande underground station.

You can see all of Óbidos' main attractions by foot but wear comfortable shoes as the cobbled streets are a bit unforgiving!

It’s possible to visit all the sights in a day but to experience the best of Óbidos, including some great restaurants, I recommend an overnight stay in one of the many hotels and guesthouses.

I am happy to share where we stayed and the restaurants we visited.  keith@monte-lemos.com

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