Tomorrow Algarve Magazine - June 2022

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JUNE 2022 | EDITION 127

COMMUNITY MAGAZINE FOR THE ALGARVE

In this edition The Joy of Giving From Wall Street to wellbeing

Vinyl Boutique A musical journey through time

Surfing the Wave A sea of artistic enterprise

From Ground to Gut The power of food as medicine

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Editor's note Welcome to the June edition!

June is a historic month for myself and other British people. This year, we celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and her remarkable achievement of being on the throne for 70 years.

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I watched the Windsor Horse Show this year, which was a special celebration of her reign. During the event, a number of illustrious personages were invited to reflect on what the Queen meant to them. Many said she made them proud to be British. All mentioned her qualities of devotion, duty, sense of humour, kindness and public service. The sense of continuity and tradition she brought to the country was also celebrated.

As I write this, I am conscious that many of our readers are not British. This is clear in our Letters to the Editor section. However, it is also clear that you do not have to be British to admire the Queen; she is revered throughout the world. How strange that in our current 'cancel’ culture of social media and fleeting trends, one of the most celebrated and admired people in the world stands apart from all of today’s 'values'.

The Queen stands above social media, fashion, fads and technology. A pillar of continuity that we all admire and cling to. She has never wavered from the pledge she made when ascending to the throne: “I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.”

When I put together this magazine, I always try to remember our ethos of being a “community” magazine and what this means. I think its values are similar to those that the Queen expounds. Helping others, being part of a family, longevity and a sense of belonging. These are hopefully values we can take forward with us in our community and further.

Have a great month and remember to raise your glasses to the Queen in June!

From Sophie, Tom and the Tomorrow team.

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THE JOY OF

Giving WORDS Monique Jansse

Some time ago, my 12-year-old boy came home from school and told me that a very special couple had come to his class that day (the parents of a schoolmate). They taught him about the joy of giving and how life becomes truly fulfilling if you can make a difference in somebody else’s life. that wanted to give. The unconditional acts of kindness range from donating baby clothes to heaters, from homemade dollhouses to a warm meal and in many cases, simply giving a hug/love to those who need it the most. Since the outbreak of the war, finding and helping Ukrainian refugees coming to Portugal has become a priority as well.

So who are these beautiful, compassionate souls? I wanted to find out more and went to meet them at their lovely home in Espartal. There they told me more about their life journey.

Ryan starts. “I graduated from Yale University with honours and I started working as a Wall Street Medical Device Research Analyst. I worked more than 100 hours a week for 13 years. Despite

being very successful according to the world’s definition of success, the more money I earned, the deeper the hole inside me became and I filled this emptiness with excessive drinking. Living the life of ‘Wall Street’ really distorted my ego and I was sick in a plethora of ways. At the age of 32, I put myself into a rehab program in California and learned after just two days of sobriety, that Emily (who is now my wife) was pregnant. Despite the advice of her family and everybody around her, she left California and a successful Wall Street career and much to my surprise, she decided to sacrifice everything to try to build a family together.”

Emily continues. “After our son turned one, the financial crisis started, and this is where my nomadism kicked in. I always had a lot of wanderlust in me and wanted to get out of the United States so that we could experience new things as a family. I said to Ryan: ‘Why don’t we just leave and start travelling?’ Our first 18-months together as a family was very difficult and we were definitely not a ‘Disney’ story.

Leaving our lives and our identities was not easy, but I was convinced that we really needed to re-invent ourselves and try to discover our true meaning of happiness.”

Emily bought tickets to Japan and finally convinced Ryan to leave his career and start a new life together. Initially, the plan was to go backpacking in Southeast Asia for a year with their one-year-old son, Oliver.

The couple found they loved to travel the unbeaten tracks, go into villages, learn about new cultures, and meet the local people. “What we got from that experience was priceless,” says Ryan. “Travelling strips you down to the basic person that you are. Emily’s decision to have us leave everything and travel forced us out of our comfort zone, and that is where true happiness lies for us.”

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My son recounted how this California-based family started travelling the world and now resides in Aljezur. They have supported over 30 projects focused on children and families worldwide, but it was the death of an 11-year old girl in their house in Spain that changed their perspective on life forever. For these and other reasons, I was intrigued.

Just one week later, I coincidentally met Ryan and Emily Rauch, the special couple, at Arrifana Beach. We clicked immediately and inspired by their stories, I asked them if we could also start supporting communities locally through their foundation. We are so fortunate to live here in Portugal, a country that is so welcoming to us, that I started thinking about what we could do in return?

Within a week they set up a WhatsApp group called Um Grão de Amor, and in no time, people from Aljezur and the surrounding area were joining and connecting people in need with those Rauch Family Chile 2019

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After returning to the US, Emily became pregnant with their second child (this time the pregnancy was planned)! They tried to reintegrate, but they quickly realised that they could not relate to their old values and lifestyles and they quickly decided that they had to get away again. They simply could not go back to their old lives in California where they now noticed that everything revolved around money, jobs and being ‘successful’.

Ryan remembers, “We had nothing in common anymore. So we packed up our car and travelled through all the national parks in the western part of the United States and again, it was very therapeutic. Without planning it, this nomadic life had become our new normal.”

When their daughter was still a baby, they flew off to Iceland and started travelling around Europe and Morocco for three and a half years. They began volunteering at orphanages and donated money to projects they came across during these travels.

When Ryan and Emily decided to have another child they settled in a tiny Andalusian village called El Gastor (with only 1,500 residents).

Emily says, “It is one of the most intact Spanish cultures you will ever see. Super traditional, no foreigners. We bought a property, travelled a bit more and sent our kids to the local school where the town embraced us and our family. It was hard for them without a word of Spanish and they cried and cried, but kids are resilient and they quickly learned the language and the nuances of living in a small Spanish town.”

While using El Gastor as a home base, they decided to pick up again and travel to Turkey and Greece, exploring other parts of the world as well. Ryan and Emily had changed their singularly focused Wall Street lives into a passion for travel and showing their children all that the world has to offer.

But then disaster struck. Luena, the 11-year-old daughter of two of their closest friends in Spain, stayed over at their house for a sleep-over with her little brother. They all went to bed after a fun night of movies and pizza when Luena told Oliver, their oldest son, that she had a very bad headache. They went to where Luena was sleeping and saw she was convulsing and had lost consciousness.

have saved her. For eight days they went to the hospital where she was in a coma and it was then that Ryan and Emily came up with the idea to start a foundation in her honour. Luena died on 11 March 2018, and her parents donated five of her organs (which saved five other children). The foundation was built to remember the legacy of love of Luena and to positively impact the lives of as many children as possible (as Luena loved kids and was a motherly figure even at the young age of 11).

Ryan and Emily quickly discovered that it was extremely hard to start a foundation in Spain, so they registered one in the U.S., run by a board made up of people they knew from their past working lives.

It turned out that Luena had suffered a massive aneurysm and there was no way they could

Ryan and Emily knew that the nonprofit world was filled with waste and exorbitant salaries, and hence, they decided that they would never make a dime from this endeavour and that 100% of the money they received from donors would be used to fund important projects around the world.

Ryan and Emily are the second-largest donors

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COMMUNITY you also have to make them invest in themselves.

The community has to do an ‘in-kind’ investment of at least 25% as it is fundamental that they are invested in the project as well. We are in contact almost daily with all of our projects, so we are very much on top of them and many have become part of our family.”

Ryan adds that “while we make the least amount of money that we ever have, we are fulfilled helping others in need. Our travels have taught us that we are privileged and it is our duty to make the world a better place, one child at a time.

Without a doubt, the more that we give, the more we ultimately receive as we are fulfilled in a way that evaded us for years.”

“It has been a complete personality shift,” Emily says. “For many years, we made excuses as to why we could not volunteer nor get involved. We, like so many people, told ourselves that we did not know how to help or we just chose to look away. That said, there is always something you can do. Most of us are not going to build a school in Malawi or pull Ukrainians over the border, but we can all do something small and get into action. Talk to your kids about what you can do as a family. Discuss inequality, compassion and empathy for others. Making a positive impact in the world has to first start at home.” and they cover all of the administrative expenses associated with the foundation. Another differentiating factor for Luena Foundation is that Ryan and Emily leverage their past Wall Street experience to perform hours of extensive due diligence to find the best ‘local’ partners and thought leaders, most of whom the larger aid organisations have never heard of.

In September 2018, Ryan and Emily and their three young children set off on another adventure and they moved to Bolivia to work in an orphanage for three months so they could learn more about the nonprofit world and to help children in need. They spent nearly two years travelling and volunteering in Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. As Ryan put it, “this time was invaluable for us as we learned that in order to empower local communities, we had to first listen and to change the perception that we would be their saviours. This trip was a turning point for us as it became clear that poverty has very little to do with food, housing, or money, but in general, it comes from a lack of education and opportunities. Hence, what was born was a localised approach that is driven by 'thought' leaders in the community. We are proud to say that our projects have had a 100% success rate due to the fact that we work with our partners every step of the way.”

When COVID came, the couple realised that it would be impossible to travel to meet all of their partners in person (as they had done in South America), so they went back to their desks and researched and talked to everybody that they could. Emily recalls “We spent close to seven hours or more per day on the phone trying to make sure that we had the best partners comprised of the best people. To put it simply,

The Barlovento school fundraiser event for Ukraine

Emily and Ryan moved to Aljezur in September 2021. They knew Alezur from their time travelling around Europe and they have always felt it was a very special place. That said, as much as they love Aljezur, in August, they will once again pack up their bags and start travelling to Africa, South America and India for the next two years to visit new and existing projects. They have made the difficult decision to take their children out of ‘traditional’ schools as they believe that empathy and compassion come from seeing and walking in another person’s shoes. “The next two years will not be easy, but it is very important that our family takes this journey together,” says Ryan as he smiles at Emily and clutches her hand in his.

Their group, Um Grão de Amor, is for locals like you and me, where we can share if we know people in need or donate in all sorts of ways to people who are less fortunate. This does not have to be in money, as it can be anything, ranging from picking up Ukrainian refugees from the bus stop to donating baby clothes to inviting someone surfing for the afternoon. As Ryan and Emily have taught me, we are all in this together and every little bit helps. There are no greater gifts that we can give another human being other than love, empathy and compassion.

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f you want to support the beautiful work of Ryan and Emily you can: Become part of the local Whatsapp group, Um Grão de Amor, by sending a message to +34 638 457 808.

Any help is welcome. Ryan and Emily will continue to manage this beautiful work from abroad.

Visit the website of the Luena Foundation (www.luena.org) and make a donation, which will go 100% into the projects they carefully select and support.

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THE SPIRIT OF WOOD WORDS Suzanne Radford

José Maurício is 60 years young, but for him, age is only a number.

He is not one to wear a watch and only sees the value of time in the wood he is foraging. He likes old wood, cracked and lined, characterful and strong. Wood from which he can carve something beautiful.

Born in Casais, near Monchique, José has spent all his life there.

As you enter his property, there are plants for sale on one side and on the other, stone and wood carvings. It is in the gallery that you discover the truly hidden gems. This is where the magic happens.

As you look down the softly lit gallery, there are carvings on display in various shapes and sizes, beautifully crafted in wood – juniper, erica, carob and olive. In his hands, Jose holds a cylindrical shaped carving he made from olive wood that is over 2,000 years old.

“This is nature – this is my work – I work with nature,” José explains.

Work that can take many hours, around 1000 hours for one piece.

This is okay; José enjoys his time and the process. He emphasises the importance of going slow. In his work and in life.

To understand José and the concept of ‘slow,’ he explains how some of his pieces are soaked in salt water for ten years. Wood that is plunged into darkness in 100 g of salt per 1-litre of water (a greater salt ratio than seawater). The salt preserves the wood and kills any insects or parasites. The piece is then moved to fresh water where it stays for two years; then it is dried for a year. Many of the pieces on display have gone through this process. Others have been stored in fungus, and some in the ground. The process cannot be rushed, the science and process of preserving, strengthening and drawing out the colour.

José takes care to honour and respect the wood. He doesn’t cut trees but collects timber from the ground after a tree has died or fallen. Then he brings the wood to life and ignites the imagination through their shapes and texture. The process, time and attention

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to detail warrant prices ranging from 30€ to 5,000€. Buying a work of art and taking a piece of the forest into a home or business.

José says, “the name of the gallery, Spirit of Wood, represents my connection to the tree, both on the inside and on the outside.”

Growing up in the mountains above Portimão, José always loved planting and growing. His father was a farmer and his father before him would carve large spoons and ladles. Despite this, it took José until he was 29 years old before he carved his first piece of wood.

He is self-taught, preferring to develop his own style and method rather than taking any formal training.

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CROSSING THE LINE Words James Plaskitt

The way Portugal polices its borders and documents its residents is undergoing radical change. Behind the controversy about what is happening and the concern about its effects lies one man’s tragic story.

Ihor Homenyuk was 42 and struggling to make enough money in his native Ukraine to support his young family. So, like many before him, he made the decision to fly to Portugal in the hope of securing a better job with better pay. In March 2020, he boarded a flight to Lisbon. On arrival, he presented his documentation to the SEF border officials. They noted that he was travelling on a tourist visa. However, officials suspected that his true motive was to find work, and so he was detained and taken to the immigration holding centre of Lisbon airport.

Two days later, Ihor lay dead, face down on the floor of his cell with his hands and feet bound.

For days, nobody was informed of his death.

Eventually, SEF officials said that he had suffered a heart attack. The coroner investigated and declared that such a scenario was impossible.

In fact, Ihor had several broken ribs and died as a result of being beaten repeatedly with a baton.

In May 2021, three SEF border guards appeared in court and were found guilty of causing death by aggravated assault. They were handed long prison sentences. Ihor’s family were given compensation.

But Ihor’s tragic story was to have a longer legacy. After years of concern about the culture and conduct of parts of the Aliens and Border Service (SEF), the government decided to act.

The decision was made to disband it. Questions about the organisation had been mounting for years. In the same year that Ihor met his brutal end in the Lisbon detention centre, the EU had found Portugal to be infringing the Asylum Procedures Directive. And the UN Human Rights Commission had expressed concern about

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“excessive use of force, including torture and illtreatment by law-enforcement officials.” There is no doubt that SEF ran a forceful security system.

The figures show that in 2020 Portugal received just over 1000 asylum requests; almost all from African nationals - 753 were rejected.

The government now felt impelled to take action.

Despite a lot of opposition, they announced that SEF was beyond reform - it simply had to be disbanded and its various functions handed over to other authorities. Like so many things, progress with the move was delayed by COVID. After that, it was the general election, but last month the government confirmed that the change was finally going ahead and that May would be the last operational month for the SEF. The government’s central argument is that the administration of immigration policy and the policing of the borders need to be separate and distinct entities - not wrapped up in one autonomous body like the SEF. In fact, this goes back to the original post-revolution arrangements for border security, when administration was carried out by the Border Service, and border policing was conducted by the Fiscal Guard. But the functions were merged in 1986 with the creation of the SEF, which then gradually acquired more policing powers.

The government is parcelling out the functions of the former SEF as follows: • the administration of the asylum and immigration system will move to a new body, the Aliens and Asylum Service (SEA) • the issuing of passports and residency

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documents will transfer to the Institute of Registries and Notaries (IRN) • the inspection of maritime and land borders will move to the Republican Guard (GNR) • the inspection of airport and cruise frontiers and the responsibility for the expulsion of illegal migrants will move to the Public Security Police (PSP) • the investigation of illegal migration and trafficking will be undertaken by the Judicial Police (PJ) As with almost any reorganisation of government services, the changes are proving controversial.

In the last twelve months of its existence, over 200 of SEF’s 1800 staff left as a result of job insecurity, resulting in an inevitable tailing off in performance. Unions have had several rounds of meetings with the government attempting to secure transfer packages and job protection, but progress has been slow. Opposition parties in the Assembly have urged postponement of the changes as uprooting all existing arrangements in the middle of the Ukrainian refugee flow is not ideal. And, as many ex-pats await the move from their old residency documentation to the new biometric cards, now may not be the best time to transfer the responsibility for an already delayed and troubled process.

There is also concern that many of the bodies about to assume new responsibilities are not fully prepared. Training has only just begun for officials who are about to take over new responsibilities within the following weeks.

But, ready or not, the changes are already underway. As is often the case in these circumstances, there may turn out to be something of a gap between the political imperative to do something and the finesse with which the something is actually done. The disaggregation of functions can undoubtedly avoid the excesses of overbearing power and diminished accountability - but it always comes with the risk of being replaced by that unmistakable background noise - of a buck being passed.

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A NEW WAVE WORDS Julian Putley

Galaxia’s First Electric Boat Show, held in the Lagos Marina this April, exhibited the new wave of marine technology.

Many of the vessels on display were equipped with solar panels as well as shore-side plugin facilities. Cheetah Marine is leading the charge with their Cheetah-e series of 8.9m or 11.5m catamarans, which can be configured with both batteries and a Hydrogen Fuel Cell as a range extender as well as a full solar array roof.

Solar Boat Builders, Sunconcept, were highly conspicuous with a range of attractive, shallow draft fibreglass vessels, including a double-decker version complete with kitchen, bedroom, toilet and shower as well as a sundeck on the top level. These batteryoperated boats must be charged by shore-based facilities and assisted by solar panels. The Sunconcept vessels are best suited for calm, protected waters, estuaries and river cruising.

Taking the elimination of fossil fuel products a step further is the Haripontoon electrically driven water taxi. Their concept is to use a combination of aluminium and bamboo for their catamaran construction requirements, thus removing fossil-fuel-based resins predominant in other modern craft. Chris Duffy, the designer of Haripontoon, came up with the idea whilst in Indonesia. "Bamboo is fast-growing, readily available and environmentally friendly,” he explains. “Aluminium is strong and durable and our battery banks will be recycled lithium car batteries. The solar roofs of our water taxis will keep the batteries charged and a plug-in facility will be added as well for backup.”

With all this need for electrical energy, the Aqua Super Power team were touting their charging networks to those with docks and waterside locations. ‘Decarbonising the Marine Ecosystem’ is their

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rallying cry, and they can set up a complete system. They have built and operated one of the largest DC charging networks in the UK. Portugal is a leader in Europe when it comes to solar power. A new solar power plant, described as the largest in Portugal and one of the biggest unsubsidised solar power plants in Europe, was inaugurated in the eastern Algarve last October. The Algarve is advertised as having some 300 sunny days per year.

Event organisers Ella and Roman Wroath were delighted that the event had such positive feedback from the community, “We were so proud to be the first to exhibit the new world of electric boats to the boating community in Lagos. All the latest innovations were on display, along with live music and great entertainment. A massive thank you to all of our event partners. In particular, Algarve Marquees, who co-produced the event with us, Lagos Marina and the Municipality of Lagos for their trust and support. “ The show was a great success and the Lagos marina a perfect venue. It was well patronised with activities and fun for all. This event will undoubtedly be on everyone’s calendar for a fun Easter weekend in years to come.

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surfboard strung together on cotton wire. Their inspiration came from Hawaii. Completely handmade and waxed to be waterproof, they present it in a very creative way. All the details about how it is made are written on the back of the product along with a personal message to the recipient.

With time, they have found their own space to create these delicate pieces of craftsmanship, and also their first machines to cut the wood, but all the retouches are made by hand since they explain, “machines do not make things as perfect as we would want it.”

They did not have any support whatsoever to build their business, all of the expenses came from their savings. However, the Camâra of Lagos is now helping them to expand their business.

Camila still studies at night to complete high school, but the rest of her time is fully dedicated to the business. Bruno was attending university but has paused his studies in Hotel Management to work full-time on growing the business.

Now they are starting to sell their products to stores, which brings more and more responsibility and time to manufacture, market, and manage the business. They consider themselves to be craftsmen, and although they know they should sell their products for a higher price Camila says, “we know Portuguese people do not spend much money on certain things, and we want to keep our products accessible for normal people.”

WORDS Sílvia Carvalho d'Almeida PHOTOGRAPHY João Rafael (Parte o côco)

With the up-and-coming surf culture in the Algarve, there is no doubt this enterprising couple are surfing the waves to success.

In 2019, Bruno Almeida was studying hotel management when he decided to start his own business. Initially, his idea was to sell second-hand surf-related articles, but he soon realised his role was just an intermediary, and that was not his intention. Instead, he wanted to create something with its own signature.

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At the end of 2019, Bruno met his fiancée, fellow surfer Camila Sousa, at the beach. They both enjoyed the surf culture, so they joined forces to accomplish the dream of a business which reflected their personalities. The idea evolved during the pandemic when the couple both skateboarded to keep themselves occupied.

Then, one of the skateboards broke.

With time on their hands, they decided to build their own skateboard from wood. With no machinery, the project was created entirely by hand.

From this lockdown project, a brand emerged. Today they sell all sorts of products related to surfing. Camila and Bruno, now 19 and 22 years old respectively, live in the Algarve, Camila in the Galé and Bruno in Albufeira. The initial idea of the project was to sell directly to the public. All the items are personalised, and they receive requests for their products from their Instagram account – their website is still in progress.

They started by selling only skateboards, but today they also sell necklaces and keychains. The main difference between their necklaces, and those which are found in gift shops, is that theirs are handmade, and personalised, which makes each of them unique.

They also designed a special product, the Hoomau, an intricately made necklace with decorative beads and a miniature wooden

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OFF WITH THEIR MASKS!

Independence from the dictatorship), the masks officially came off here in Portugal. For everyone. Ex-pat or not.

It was a Friday. A tentative vibe filled the air. People were still a bit uncertain if it was actually ok to take off their masks. Some didn’t out of fear or respect or selfprotection. Others immediately jumped into full party mode, swinging their masks from telephone poles and making plans for massive celebrations.

The end of gargantuan uncertainty is a convincing reason to throw a party. After all, when this started, most of us had no idea how long it would actually last (some are still unconvinced that the mask mandate is really gone for good.)

“Let’s see,” “Hard to say really,” and “Who knows” is the new norm in communication. It’s always been true – we never know what’s actually coming tomorrow. But the last two years have upped the ante on uncertainty stakes in a game-changing way.

COVID opinions aside, without the mask on I realise how little I know about what this place is normally like. For over two years I’ve been hearing, “well, not normally,” “It’s not usually this way” and “there’s generally a lot more going on.”

WORDS Meredith Price Levitt One of the hardest things to re-establish as a rookie ex-pat is a new routine.

If you don’t speak the local language, that can be even more challenging.

But add to that an earth-shattering, out of the blue, never-ending global pandemic and you’ve got a serious issue establishing a routine of any kind.

Much less plans that stretch beyond tomorrow. The last two years have been one long bout of learning how to accept the unexpected.

All the normal ways we humans have of creating order out of chaos – school, work, exercise, events, parties, concerts et al. – flew straight out the window. Forget about a slow transition. Or time to adjust. Not a moment was given to reshape your ideas about what the future holds. Almost overnight, life as everyone, everywhere knew it came to a road runner halt.

The first time I remember putting on a mask was in February of 2020 at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. It was to be my last trip to Israel for far, far longer than I expected. My last trip to anywhere actually. The word about COVID-19 had just begun to spread. The airport already felt eerily empty. When we arrived in Lisbon, it was even stranger. Literally, no one was around. The airport was a ghost town as if we’d walked into a bad western after the shootout in the town square.

We vacillated between joking about it and feeling depressed, trying to fight off this intuition that this was no fleeting swine flu. This was something different. Something bigger. We had no idea at the time that it would change our lives so radically. We had, after all, big plans for creating a retreat centre in the Algarve. Our dream was to build a boutique enclave that would offer aerial workshops and artistic sabbaticals, where people could come for something unique and experience the surrounding beauty.

Instead, the whole thing fell through and we found ourselves in a new country without a plan, adrift and masked. Literally and figuratively. To be fair, maybe in some ways it was easier to hide as an ex-pat and blend in with everyone else. But in other ways, it has made accomplishing anything impossible and understanding actual words a difficult grind.

After two endless years of wearing a mask and wondering what would happen next, on 21 April 2022, (four days before the national celebration of

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I don’t actually know what normal means here. Finally, demasking is upon us and it’s time for me to figure out where I actually live. To start moving forward and learning how to swim, properly speaking Portuguese, discovering the country and its people who live beyond the mask. Hopefully, the naysayers who believe it’s not over are wrong. In the meantime, I’m taking every possible opportunity to read the facial expressions of strangers, to hug people randomly for long periods of time, to properly introduce myself to people I’ve seen for almost two years only behind a mask. I’m ready to explore freely, at long last, what life is usually like here in the Algarve and – best of all – to start working on a stable routine.

Meredith Price Levitt is a freelance writer, an American expat who identifies as a hybrid. After 20 years in Tel Aviv, she moved to the Algarve in December of 2019. Just in time for a global pandemic.

You can contact her at meredithmprice@gmail.com

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CELEBRATING 20 YEARS AT AFPOP

doggy-paddle and, with trepidation, arranged a lunch with no idea if anyone would attend. Luckily, about 40 people turned up – and from there I have gone from strength to strength.

WORDS Pat Allen

How unsettling it is to arrive in a new country where you don’t know the language, the customs, the town you are going to or even any of the people? In September 2001, that was us.

Evening meals, then short day tours and within a few years, it was week-long trips away. They became so popular that I now go twice to satisfy as many as I can and even then, I am turning people away.

We have visited Aveiro, Nazaré, Sintra, Coimbra, the chocolate festival in Óbidos, Granada, the Patio festival at Seville, and the most ambitious - chartering a cruise ship along the Douro for the week – which was filled to capacity.

In my early days here, I was talking to a local bombeiro and discovered that they did not have fireproof gloves. I started a collection at the events to help buy a pair for each of the men and women. This grew into me opening a fund to help purchase essential items for the Lagos Bombeiros and this is still open today to help when they need it (see details below). We have assisted in buying many things, sometimes as simple as bandages and first aid items, but also defibrillators, a Lucas machine, special clothing for forest fires etc. However, the biggest challenge of all was raising funds to replace an old, run-down ambulance. I allowed myself a year to raise the money and, by jove, we did it.

The downside of being an AEO for afpop can be people phoning at all hours - 9 pm on weekends – and believe me, they do – as well as trying to satisfy the individual needs of up to 200 people at an event. Also, it is time-consuming to organise and run a successful programme, which (especially for trips and bigger events) can be much more than working full time.

As it is a voluntary, unpaid position, I do sometimes wonder why I continue to do it. It can be an absolute headache and has reduced me to tears on occasions. However, on the upside, it has replaced the full-time work that I left when we moved here 21 years ago.

It also means I am in contact with loads of different people as members phone or mail me to book for events. I have met many people that otherwise I would probably have never come into contact with. I enjoy writing my newsletters and receiving the afpop magazine. I have been instrumental in the formation of friendships and helping people settle here in this beautiful area. Indeed, I myself have made some good friends along the way and that is very satisfying.

The couple who sold us our house advised us to join afpop (Association of Foreign Property Owners in Portugal) to help us keep up-to-date with the laws, advise when various taxes are due, gain cheaper insurance, and help us socialise. So, we joined and devoured the advice given on the very useful bulletins.

Three months later, we attended an afpop dinner dance. Although neither of us dance, this led to meeting new friends who, in turn, encouraged us to go along to the afpop lunch in April. Whilst there, the Events Organiser made a passionate plea for someone to take over as she was moving on. I was still finding my feet and knew little about the area but, in conversation, said that I would consider it from September, giving me six months to familiarise myself with the area, if nobody had stepped forward by then.

Imagine my surprise the following month to read in the afpop magazine that Pat Allen is now the new AEO (Area Events Organiser) for the Lagos area! It is a voluntary position – and I had been volunteered!! Straight in the deep end, sink or swim, so I did a

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Afpop has not only helped me through the bureaucratic problems of living here, as well as giving sound advice on the legalities of situations - the organisation has been invaluable with up-to-theminute news during COVID. It also helps obtain good discounts on a variety of things (the private health scheme can’t be beaten) and offers a helping hand when needed. And my part has been bringing people together in enjoyable circumstances. I hope I have succeeded.

I am now the longest-serving AEO and during the last 20 years, I’ve had a great social life at some wonderful events – even if I do say so myself! Therefore, if the members still want me to, I will continue in my capacity as Area Event Organiser for a while longer. Though I won’t guarantee another 20 years!  To learn more or to join afpop email me on: lagos@afpop To contribute to the Bombeiros fund: IBAN/NIB: (PT50) 0045 7191 4018 8770 5586 1 BIC/SWIFT: CCCMPTPL Patricia Allen Fundo de Bombeiros

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WORDS Vaughan Willmore

“Morrissey knew he could always rely on me” - Boz Boorer

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Located in the bustling heart of Loulé is the fantastic Vinyl Boutique. Less than 100 metres from Cíneteatro Louletano, it is the Algarve’s first dedicated vinyl record store. It’s a wonderful experience to walk into the store and immerse yourself in thousands of vinyl records spanning all music genres.

Vinyl Boutique opened less than two months ago. Lovingly curated by joint owners Boz Boorer and Brian Jutsum, it’s an Aladdin’s Cave for music lovers. You’ll find over 3,000 vinyl records and associated merchandise from the 1950s to modern-day, with LPs and singles encompassing all musical tastes, from Diana Dors to the Sex Pistols and pretty much everything in between.

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While adding to your music collection you might recognise Boz, (an accomplished musician and musical director famed for his band The Polecats) or music industry giants, such as Kirsty MacColl, Adam Ant, and Morrissey.

His business partner, Brian worked in the UK as a carpenter and furniture maker, and first visited Portugal in the early 80s, eventually setting up home here in 2000. His love of music is longstanding and influenced by the punk phenomenon of the ‘70s.

As with Boz, many of the records he sells are from his collection, lovingly curated over many years.

Brian and Boz have been friends for six years after meeting, as one might expect, at a music festival. Along with their wives, they’ve been regular visitors to Portugal for years. They have now made the Algarve their home, with Brian living in Loulé and Boz in Portimão.

They take it in turns to staff the store, which is open three days a week and situated on the 3rd floor of the Galerias Dona Leonor indoor shopping complex. They also run an associated Discogs store, a thriving online store with records ranging in price from 1 € to 3,500€.

I asked Brian what influences the value of a record. He helpfully explained that “the condition of the record and the quality of the recording are major factors, as is the rarity of the item itself and the popularity of the artist. Another thing that can increase the price is if there’s been a reappraisal of the artist’s work or someone is discovered as working on a record before they became a household name. For example, when Jimmy Page (founder of Led Zeppelin) was found to have played on a certain record before he became famous, it sent the price skyrocketing.”

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In terms of their own musical tastes, they are as rich and diverse as the store itself, with Brian having a particular affinity for punk rock and Boz for Marc Bolan. They share a love of Rockabilly and DJ throughout Portugal and Spain at weddings and festivals.

They’re both heavily involved in the local community and undertake fundraising activities in support of local animal charities and the Bombeiros, whom Boz credits with saving his recording studio in Monchique when it was threatened by the catastrophic fires a few years ago.

to work with. I asked Boz how he’s managed to sustain a 30-year working relationship. He smiled and shrugged and then said, “Morrissey could always rely on me.” They also share a similar sense of humour and tastes in music.

For someone who has played in front of crowds of 20,000 plus and with household names such as Edwyn Collins, Adam Ant, and Kirsty MacColl, Boz is very modest about what has been an outstanding career. An accomplished musician, composer and musical director, Boz is renowned for his guitar playing. But he is also accomplished with the saxophone, piano and, I suspect, many more instruments.

Boz has performed with Edwyn Collins of Orange Juice fame and Adam Ant, and just before her tragic death, was collaborating with Kirsty McColl on a song he’d written. He later performed at the Kirsty McColl Tribute Concert, held at the Royal Festival Hall in London.

Vinyl Boutique is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and a warm welcome is guaranteed from the two likeable owners who are keen to share their love of music and passion for vinyl. As well as selling records, they are very open to buying them too, whether it be individual items or collections. As Brian said, “If you have something to sell, please drop by and we’ll be happy to take a look.”

Their Discogs site has over 1,000 reviews and a 99.6% approval rating, so if that’s anything to go by, then their new store in Loulé is bound to be a rocking (and rolling) success.

As a student of music, Boz has found that when collaborating with many of the top artists, some of the technical aspects he developed in his earlier days have to be ‘unlearnt’ and that it pays to adopt a more flexible and innovative approach, often adopting an ethos when recording and playing live of there being ‘no rules’.

I suspect Boz’s flexibility and adaptability have contributed to him being such a valued collaborator for Morrissey and others.

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VALE DA TELHA The urbanisation of Vale da Telha, a beautiful place in Aljezur, has a short but controversial history. Resident Johan de Goed set out to collect memories about this place and find out more about its beginnings.

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WORDS Johan de Goed

Adega Hotel Pool ©John Morgan

Idalino Serafim spent his youth in Vales, a small place near the urbanisation of Vale da Telha. He came from Estoril in 1974 to live near his parents, who had moved there. He says, “I remember that in 1974, Vale da Telha was the name of a property located near the present dam, also known as the lake.” He adds, “the dam was made to provide the houses of Vale da Telha with water. Vale da Telha was only connected to the mains supply about 25 years ago.”

When I talk with Idalino, who is now retired, I note that it is funny that Vale da Telha still doesn’t have any identification signs at the main entry. Only one sign of the company that created it, Somunid, marks the entry to the urbanisation.

Idalino Serafim recalls the Adega, a restaurant/bar with games and one or two billiard tables, almost totally made of wood, with the roof in colmo (thatch). This Adega was next to Hotel Vale da Telha, which still exists today. The Adega was totally destroyed in the big fire of 1993.

The urbanisation itself began to grow in 1977. According to the testimony of Idalino, I understand that in the beginning, the area was made very appealing in order to sell plots for building houses.

Some of the buyers were successful. Others still regret it as even to this day, they are not allowed to build on the plot they purchased.

According to the initial plans for Vale da Telha, the urbanisation was to include a hunting and fishing club and an aerodrome next to sector E. Idalino Serafim remembers groups of people coming by bus from Lisbon and elsewhere in Europe, including France and northern Portugal. “They came to explore the area with the hope of buying a

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house for holidays or for retirement,” he explains. “The Restaurante Vale da Telha was the place where many business deals were made.

Restaurante Vale da Telha was once a luxury destination, with a huge area in front, a lake with fish and a cage with monkeys. It also had a beautiful and huge Borracheira (rubber tree) that was later cut down because it was damaging the road.”

Idalino also remembers a large area of tall pine trees, in Portuguese called the Pinhal Alto (old pine trees). Some of these pine trees can still be seen on the main roundabout of Vale da Telha by the Hotel.

The area towards the coast was known as Pinhal Baixo (short pine trees area) and beyond that were the dunes or the medo. Idalino Serafim still remembers the man who planted the young pine trees.

The Pinhal Baixo was burned in the fire of 1993.

At the Ribat of Arrifana (national monument), Serafim remembers the house of the Fiscal Guard (Guarda Fiscal). When the guards who lived there needed to go to Aljezur for supplies, they had to carry their bicycles as far as the roundabout by the hotel because the ‘road’ was too sandy for cycling.

After two coffees, I continue my journey down memory lane with Irish Helen Clarke, who is all smiles as she recalls the past. Helen came to Vale da Telha in 1989; she already had a few friends, some with holiday homes and some who were living in Vale da Telha. “At first, I didn’t really like Vale da Telha, but after friends took us to visit Praia da Rocha, which was so hot and so busy, I felt that Vale da Telha was paradise in comparison. Irish people are friendly like the Portuguese, so even though I didn’t speak the language, I felt very at home and the locals from Aljezur village were so tolerant with foreigners arriving and making themselves at home up the hill.”

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The post office bar Vales (now Gabriels) early 70s ©John Morgan

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Vale da Telha was much quieter in those days, so when Helen sat in the Restaurante Vale da Telha near the roundabout, they were alert to the traffic and people passing. “We used to call it the ‘magic roundabout.’ Arrifana was just a tiny village and when I arrived, it was mainly German people living there.

Many of the roads in Aljezur were sandy and there were no supermarkets. If you were lucky, you would get meat on Wednesdays. We didn’t have mobile phones or landlines, so we had to go to the post office to make a phone call. It felt a bit like ‘ET Phone Home!’. There were no cash points, just banks. Power cuts were frequent as there was not enough electric provision for all the new houses in Vale da Telha, so we had to shop almost daily as we couldn’t buy and store lots of fresh food in case the power cut out on the fridge! We had the dream that we would move to a perfect house in Portugal, but I had no idea about humidity problems until we arrived here. We spent a lot of time in Café Primavera as between 1 pm and 3 pm the shops were closed for lunch, but it was a good daily routine!”

Helen and her friends would also frequent Taberna do Gabriel, which was situated in Vales (now, Taberna Gabriel II overlooks Praia da Amoreira.) During meals at the Taberna, they would start to learn Portuguese.

“Important words, like cerveja (beer)! Gabriel had a big open fireplace and if you ordered prawns, they were cooked right there. The Taberna had mostly Portuguese male customers with some tourists. Sr Gabriel spoke English, but the more cerveja I drank, the more fluent my Portuguese became!”

Vale Da Telha Fires July 23 1993 © Faith Clements

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She also remembers the two fires, especially the big one on 23 July, 1993. At the time, Helen was in Aljezur with her son. At 11 am they could see the smoke of the fire from a distance. Wooden houses burnt and in particular, she remembers a Portuguese school teacher who not only lost the roof of her house but also, very sadly, her dog died too. During the fire, people gathered at the main roundabout of the Restaurante Vale da Telha as a safety measure. Some people also went to Monte Clérigo beach and to Arrifana beach to escape from the fire. Not only did residents take their dogs and cats to safety but also cows and other animals too. Helen remembers that in Arrifana the problem was when the high tide arrived, there was not much space left to stand. On one side the people had the fire, on the other, the sea! After this big fire, the then President of Portugal visited to talk with the people of Vale da Telha.

The electricity remained off for quite a few days, but Helen remembers that EDP worked very quickly to reinstate the power.

The telegraph posts burned totally and Telecom had to put new lines in the ground so the residents had their phones back on quickly. Helen also told us there were plans to build a church, where the tennis courts are now. The Bishop of the Algarve came to consecrate the land, but after the big fire in ‘93, the church was never built.

Another memory Helen shares with me is from 1989 “from October until March 1990 it rained in Aljezur almost daily. The river flooded and the road between the fish market and the other side was completely underwater.” Difficult to imagine these days.

“In 1992/93, we started a lunch group for ladies, Welsh, Irish, English and Danish. Someone started to call us ‘The Witches’ so we adopted that name to start off with. We are now known as the Borboletas (Butterflies). This lunch group has existed now for ten years and when it began, we ate together on the second Wednesday of each month. We still visit local restaurants to support them and have fun.

We also collect a donation at each gathering and this money is used for local charities or associations like the Bombeiros.”

As I listen to Helen, I think how such a new place can already have so many and different memories.

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I am sitting in the marina enjoying a coffee with Roman Grymalyuk and Yuliya Suschych.

The only indication that there is a war raging in Europe is the “Stand with Ukraine” t-shirt that Roman is wearing. We are here to discuss how the duo are supporting their countrymen in the Algarve and back in their homeland.

Roman arrived in the Algarve 17 years ago. Until Russia invaded Ukraine, he was living a quiet life with his wife and two children while running a construction business. As soon as the war broke out, he and other members of the Ukrainian Community were busy mobilising the humanitarian effort, including the convoys that travelled from Portugal to the Polish/Ukraine border. “At first everyone wanted to help. All of my clients were donating items, even vehicles to join the convoys. It is understandable that everyone is getting tired of the news now and the war is going to last a long time. I am just trying to keep the efforts alive, to raise money and help the refugees who came here to become self-sufficient.”

destroyed and they have nothing to go back to. Others can work online and are just seeing Portugal as temporary. I hope they are right.”

Yuliya was born in the USSR but her home town in Ukraine is Kherson, a strategic city on the Black sea that was the first major Ukrainian city captured by Russian forces during the Southern Ukraine offensive.

Fortunately, her mother and sister were in Portugal when the war broke out. “I don’t need to watch the news. I see the unedited version on my phone with the videos friends send me.”

Roman gained the support of the Câmara de Lagos to host a Ukraine festival on the 28th and 29th of May. The aim was not just to raise money, but to celebrate Ukrainian culture, which is, they reflect, what they are fighting for. He speaks with enthusiasm about the food, dancing and music that comes from Ukraine. Following their Eurovision win, it is evident the rest of Europe are also keen to celebrate their culture too.

Roman is now tirelessly working alongside the Câmara de Lagos to ensure the refugees get the support they need.

The convoys that returned to Portugal with refugees were mostly uniting Ukrainians with families living in the Algarve.

He thinks that realistically no more will come to the Algarve.

There just isn’t enough free accommodation and living costs, especially in this area, are high.

The festival was sponsored by Marina de Lagos, Baptista, Gelataria and Adega de Marina. As well as selling Ukrainian crafts, food and drink there was a raffle with local businesses generously donating some excellent prizes, including two nights in the marina hotel, dinners, 18 holes at Palmares, tickets to Golf Land and a GC32 catamaran experience. The raffle will not be drawn until after the festival so you can still buy tickets.

He is in touch with one of his school friends, Olexander, who had been living in Leiria but returned to Ukraine to fight. He explains that there is no logic in spending 1500€ on sending a vehicle to Ukraine with clothes and food. Instead, he has focused his energies on raising money for aid, including medical supplies, in Portugal. He even had t-shirts printed that he was selling in the marina for 10€ (one with the logo ”Stand with Ukraine” and the other making an unprintable reference to what Ukraine does to Russian battleships!) He has also printed car stickers and made bracelets that people can buy to show their support for Ukraine.

He is keen to emphasise that he is not working alone. There are a lot of people trying to help, including some of the refugees who are making crafts to sell at the festival. They will also be auctioning a limited edition Ukrainian stamp. The mint of Ukraine printed these to raise money and they have been selling for thousands.

Roman's goal is to raise enough money to buy an ambulance from Spain that he will send to Ukraine with medical supplies. But he notes it is not just about the money. “Before the war, I thought the world was lost. But the unity and solidarity have been amazing. The only way we can get through this is with love. It’s not about materialism or technology. It is about coming together as humans.”

Yuliya Suschych arrived in Portugal in 2001 and considers herself to be one of the ‘first wave’ of Ukrainian immigrants arriving in Portugal. She is now married to an English man and has two daughters and speaks Ukrainian, Russian, English and Portuguese. Her linguistic skills have been in demand, helping her countrymen through the bureaucratic process in Portugal, getting children enrolled in schools and being a shoulder to cry on. She was even interviewed on the Portuguese CNN news about the pop-up shop for Ukrainians in Praia da Luz.

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Yuliya reflects, “For Ukrainians, war is in our blood. But we know how to sing and dance as if it’s the last day of our lives. It’s part of our spirit. It’s how we deal with our pain.”

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Good Afternoon Mrs Sadler, I had the pleasure of meeting Tom Henshaw today at the railway station. I will get to the reason why in a few words.

My husband and I moved to Lagos on 5 December, 2021, from a golfing community in Central Florida, U.S. called The Villages.

It was only fitting that we fell in love with another golfing community – Boavista.

We purchased a well-furnished condo. It was so well furnished that it even came with several Tomorrow magazines. My husband and I receive all our information digitally so we set the editions aside.

A couple of months later I decided to pick up one of the magazines. I believe it was September or October 2021. I told my husband that he needed to read one of these because there was so much valuable information inside. One morning my husband had a medical emergency. We remembered seeing a block ad for Luz Doc in one of the magazines. We called the number listed and Luz Doc was able to assist. Glad we saw the ad.

Anyway, back to Tom. I was not able to get April’s hard copy so I accessed the digital version. For whatever reason, I wanted the hard copy. Since this was already May 1st there was none available. I decided to send an email to the publication to find out if I could obtain one. The same day I received a response from Phil who turned me over to Tom. Tom responded immediately and met me at the train station the next day to give me my April edition and May’s. First, I did not expect to get the April edition and certainly did not think that it would be hand-carried to me in person from the most delightful, smiling face.

(Tom sorry I could not join you for coffee)

A poem by Madelyn ‘Junebug’ Jorgensen Alvor Bay

Thank You to All and can’t wait to read the next issue.

Yvette

Alvor awakens in the morning dew As rays play hide and seek across the way.

The village is inviting, reflecting the Algarvean hue With its Misericordia church of white, yellow and grey, Watching over the harbour of Alvor bay.

Good Morning, The hot sun pulsates against my flesh, Dolphins jump high in the Atlantic spray.

Waves curl on the beaches with a gentle caress, A windsurfer in-flight merrily calls out to say, ‘Let’s play on the waves of Alvor bay!’

I was in Lagos for three months last year and returned again this year. My family are now visiting from Canada and I picked up this small flyer for a tour. We were so impressed and I learned so much about Lagos’s history.

At night the fisherman depart from where they moored In wooden boats of white that bob and sway, Filling their nets from deep blue shores With dourada, sea bass and sardines caught in the morning ray, To grace the festive tables tonight in Alvor bay.

The guide Ligio is friendly and has a degree in history and was very knowledgeable, including humour in his tour. He also offered great tips on things to do and where to eat in Lagos and surrounding areas. He shared photos of the changes Lagos has gone through with a book of old pictures. He also had amazing knowledge and interpretation of the local street art.

A red-hooded rooster crows briskly on yonder fence, Sheep bleat to each other – Gato’s meow in play, In the distant hounds voices loudly commence Barking in unison – they answer and say, ‘What sounds can we hear in Alvor bay?’

The village market bustles with produce they grew, The Portuguese happily chat in the bright light of day Music plays invitingly from bars, restaurants and cafes too, We sip our vinho verde - lineup and shout - hey!

‘Let’s dance until dawn in Alvor bay!’

We have now stayed in Lagos for six months and I have a new perspective of what Lagos has endured complimenting its natural beauty. Ligio Salves is certainly a hidden gem offering free walking tours. We are certainly pleased that we met him. www.guruwalk.com/walks/37105/ +351 919 238 799 Sincerely, Lorraine Casselman

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Meet the Artist Capturing the Charm of Portuguese Architecture WORDS Alyson Sheldrake Malcolm loves architecture and its many radical variations around the world. He has a particular fondness for Portuguese architecture, ranging from its grandest designs to its charming quaintness. The latter of which is in great abundance here in the Algarve. He endeavours to capture this feeling of charm and then share it with others through his works. This particularly applies to his more recent paintings, showing the majestic sight of the seasonally nesting White Storks.

Originally from Manchester in England, Malcolm qualified as a graphic designer after studying at Salford Art College and then The LCP in London. His first job was working for one of Manchester’s leading interior design companies. This led to him opening his own company, where he created design ideas for people’s homes. Thirty years later, the success of the business allowed him to take early retirement. With his wife Joyce, a decision was made to make a new life and home here in the Algarve. Initially, the couple lived in Lagos and, more recently, have settled in Monte Judeu.

Although he has spent most of his working life as a designer, Malcolm has never really considered himself an artist. His designs were drawn in the traditional way, which has since been modernised with the development of computer software. This technique meant that even though he was drawing freehand, it was a rigid format consisting of lined squares and boxes. At the time, it was all part of making a living.

Three years ago, when wanting to take up a new hobby, Malcolm decided he needed to revisit his early artistic roots by imagining being back at college as a naïve art student. He wanted to see if he could recapture some of the excitement of being creative again.

When deciding what medium he wanted to work with, he chose the tools with which he had been initially trained to illustrate with. He picked up his pen and ink, and then with the addition of watercolour, he got started.

up of detail and definition using pen and ink. The final addition of watercolour brings the whole image to life.

Sometimes to take him out of his comfort zone, he has found it’s great to do a simple pencil sketch and then just have fun with the unpredictability of watercolour.

Each painting can vary in the amount of time it takes to produce, mainly because he doesn’t want to be tied to his easel and prefers to make frequent visits to the painting to keep it feeling fresh and exciting as it develops.

He hopes his paintings may end up on someone’s wall as a treasured reminder of their life or visit to the Algarve. They are available as Giclée limited edition prints in A4 and A3 image sizes.

More recently, Malcolm has been invited to create original paintings of owners’ villas, which he finds to be a gratifying experience.

Anyone wishing to view his gallery of paintings are welcome to go online and communicate with him through any of the below contact details and websites.

As a member of the Algarve Art group, Malcolm’s paintings can often be viewed at their locally promoted events. In September at the Portimão Arena, his work will be on show at the Art Expo Algarve exhibition.  www.algarve-art.org/malcolmhyde www.facebook.com/malcolm.hyde.gallery Instagram: @malc.hyde +351 936 495 128

To relax, Malcolm enjoys both walking and cycling around the western Algarve. Whilst he is out and about, he always has his camera with him. It’s then from those unexpected photos that his paintings are created, firstly as a pencil sketch, followed by a build-

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Craft Fair WORDS Julian Putley

For the second in our series promoting local crafters and artisans, Julian Putley visited the Craft Fair at the Galaxia boat show.

There are many folkloric tales describing the origin of the pysanky egg tradition and this year. It has taken on new urgency and meaning in Ukraine. Now, experts and newcomers are sharing this art to raise money and give assistance to the Ukrainian people.

Marlie’s table attracted a lot of interest with her small porcelain plates of many designs, complete with a grater in the middle. The items are useful and decorative, with garlic, ginger, nutmeg and orange zest being some of the many culinary flavours that can be ground in this unique concept.

Wavi Art was well represented by Vilma Vicente, whose multicoloured epoxy creations were admired by many. Of particular interest were her domino sets, each designed with a miniature seashell. Her table was shared by Kate Proffitt, whose Tree of Life caught my attention. Constructed from an old bike wheel, the tree was cleverly formed with twisted wire on a black background emanating magical vibrations.

Cabaças do Amor

Being relatively new to Portugal I always thought that cabaça meant head but no, apparently it means gourd, whilst head has a slightly different spelling, cabeça. It became clear when I visited the stall of Sara Baronete. Her display, Cabaças do Amor, was an eye-catching array of colourful gourds with an assortment of designs, some with the ability to insert lights for special effects.

Many, many more exhibits were on display – all fascinating and creative but too numerous to include in this small write-up.  Stained Glass: www.glasshousealgarve.com Pysanky Eggs: Facebook: George and Mildred Decorated Eggs Wavi Art www.waviart.com Facebook: Cabacas do Amor

The art of Avril Thomas

A special section of the show was earmarked for some of the best artisans in the region. Liza of the Glasshousealgarve was contacted

by Galaxia to arrange the event. Her table of beautiful stainedglass pieces was eye-catching; the colours were just so vivid. “I create art from glass from so many ideas and images that catch my attention. I love colour and stained glass is the perfect way for me to add it to my designs.”

One unique table that caught my eye was labelled ‘Upcycling Glass’.

The artists, Elena and Oli, create lights from disused bottles. They also create a mini planter with a wick from a water-filled bottom section that provides moisture to the upper section, which is filled with soil and your favourite plant, flower or herb. A clever idea and a great way to recycle.

The Ukrainian decorated egg known as pysanky is a truly spectacular art form and very appropriate right now. This very intricate style is similar to the Indonesian Batik art form, where wax is used in a layering technique. Helen Chance, a talented pysanky artist, explained, “I use many types of eggs; chicken, goose, duck and even ostrich. We use wax and dyes and make the initial pattern with a very fine hollow stylus filled with hot wax. When it’s dry, the dye is applied and after that, the process begins again. After repeating this process many times, finally, all the wax is finally removed and the desired result is achieved.”

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Rachel Joyce’s The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry WORDS Dan Costinas ” I have written since I was a child. It was my haven, just as reading was my haven. I wrote my autobiography when I was eight because I was worried my writing talents had gone unnoticed.

(I was right. They had.) When I was fourteen, I sent off a story secretly to a publisher under a pseudonym because I thought that might give me a better chance.”

retiree Harold receives a letter from his long out of touch workmate, saying she was dying of cancer, instead of mailing the short reply, he decided to keep walking all the 627 miles along the length of England. His pilgrimage takes him from Kingsbridge (in Devonshire) to Berwick-upon-Tweed (in Northumberland), at the Anglo-Scottish border, with a firm belief that his expedition can save her.

~ Rachel Joyce I do not need to read in The New York Times, Washington Post, Oprah Magazine, Publishers Weekly, or any literary supplement if a book is a big hit or not.

While it is great for a title to be featured on a best-seller’s list, this is not the only thing to aim for. There are other ways to quantify the success of a literary project. The simple fact that a book is not forgotten after many years, and it is still reprinted, translated, reviewed, and sold, means a lot.

Most literary agents say that, typically, writers need to sell around 25-30,000 copies to ring a bell and get the publishers’ awareness for their next books. If that is true, what do they say when an author sells over 4,000,000 copies of her debut novel, and the book is still popular ten years after its first publishing? This is the surprising truth about Rachel Joyce and her first book.

Ultimately, it is a story of an already-fewdecades-old marriage in need of capital repair; and even if the journey’s end is predictable, the question isn’t whether Harold will reach Berwick but whether he’ll also find his way back home.

Regardless of the moment or the reason, like Harold Fry, sooner or later, we are all confronted with an unexpected journey in our life. And every step on this voyage is worth celebrating.

All in all, I found it unputdownable, one of the most original, profoundly moving, yet uplifting and funny novels, written in a relaxed manner but without compromising on the fundamental questions. ”Harold’s journey is both physical and metaphorical. He is not the only character in the novel to go on a journey. Writing the book was in itself a journey.” ~ Rachel Joyce

After studying English at Bristol University, she worked (unsuccessfully!) as a nanny, a door to door salesperson, and a barmaid in a champagne bar. Following RADA training, she performed for RSC, RNT, and a few provincial theatres, also writing over twenty original afternoon plays and adaptations of the classics for BBC Radio 4.

Dan Costinas is an avid reader, translator, writer, globe-trotter, and former diplomat, whose choice was to retire in Algarve.

Mrs Joyce’s first novel, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, published in 2012 by Doubleday, won the UK National Book Award for New Writer of the Year.

Much less than a synopsis won’t diminish the joy of reading, will it? When the 65-year-old

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WORDS Sophie Sadler

In 2020, I visited the Lagos Cultural Centre to interview the fascinating Brazilian artist Maramgoni and view his unique art. I was impressed by his charismatic wife, Adriana, who acted as our translator. Having just moved to the Algarve from São Paulo she was intent on setting up a studio here. After a pandemic, she has finally achieved her goal.

Adriana has invited me to her new studio Art Inspirada. I am delighted after two years to see she has achieved her dream. “Art Inspirada means a life change for me, a career challenge and one more expression of my love for art after 20 years of continuous dedication to it.”

Adriana had an art gallery in Brazil before moving to Portugal with her son and husband. “I decided to reinvent myself and pursue some dreams, like building a new life and continuing dedicating myself to what I loved for so long: art. The gallery emerges from this mixture of emotions and transformations, from several experiences that I had inside the artistic world and from the need/ want that I have to expand art and the several existing looks about it around the world.”

She is using the gallery in Lagos to champion the work of Brazilian artists she has previously worked with, but she is also looking for local artists to exhibit. I notice that all of the art on the wall demonstrate strong colours, which Adriana tells me is a feature of Brazilian artists, but all are very different in style. Adriana is proud that every painting is totally unique.

Adriana explained to me the history of artistic study, which is what has inspired her studio. “In former times, during the Renaissance, it was common for artists to have art workshops in their studios, where their students and apprentices could study and perfect their skills in the artistic craft. At that time, the works produced by these students bore the signature of their masters and the name of the “school,” such as “School of Leonardo Da Vinci”, “School of Michelangelo”, and “School of Caravaggio” – among others.

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Studio Art Inspirada was inspired by this concept, with the difference that today, artists need not have anonymity but the artist will sign, whenever they wish, with the name Studio Art Inspirada, on their works.

“The idea is to build with them the opportunity to create things completely different from their original lines of work, but without disrespecting their artistic identities, being free to explore and test all their possibilities,” explains Adriana. Her intention is to provide another canvas to display artists' works. In this way, art can be exhibited without preconceptions.

“In my feeling, art is what pleases us. Art is what inspires us and what awakens our true emotions.

It is everything that represents the freedom to be what we really are.”

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For more events and activities check our online calendar:  www.tomorrowalgarve.com/calendar If you have an event you would like to add to the calendar please get in touch:  events@tomorrowalgarve.com Due to the evolving pandemic situation always check the organiser's website to ensure events are going ahead.

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Platinum Jubilee On 6 February this year Her Majesty The Queen became the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the UK. The event will be marked by a series of events and a four-day weekend in the UK over the first weekend of June.

A garden party has been organised in Praia da Luz to mark the event by the Friends of St Vincent's chaplaincy. Guests are invited to bring a parasol and chairs and enjoy a picnic lunch and live jazz music in this stunning waterfront garden.

To add to the festivities, there will be a Jubilee cake competition with a prize for the winning cake and a raffle. All proceeds will go to the chaplaincy.  When: 4th June 12 pm - 3 pm Where: Casa do Mar, Rua José da Conceição Conde, Luz Tickets include picnic lunch and a drink and should be bought in advance: Adults 15€ | Children 12.50€ To register for the cake competition contact: louise@louiseplayer.co.uk | +351 911 552 396 Louise +351 911 552 396 Lynette +44 7985 90303

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Loose Ends There is nothing to lose and everything to gain. If you want to do something different in your spare time, are lonely, or want to make new friends why not consider joining Loose Ends?

This is a group offering the opportunity of meeting others for a day or a night out or just a coffee break. A WhatsApp group can keep you in touch with others who might also be at a ‘loose end,’ but it is totally flexible to suit your wishes and needs.

There is nothing to lose by giving it a go and there is no agenda-no formula-just a chat with new potential friends.

Our next meeting is on 7 June at 5 pm followed by a wine tasting. Each meeting gets better!  Tom: +351 919 918 733 | tom@tomorrowalgarve.com Chris: czisimides@yahoo.com

Reach Up Disco Hosted by Toby One and Amigos, a night of disco and classic house with DJ Andy Smith from Portishead and Nick Halkes (from XL records who is credited with signing The Prodigy).  When: 19 June (Toby's set starts at midnight) Where: Grand Cafe Lagos www.facebook.com/djtobyone

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Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join Dave Sheldrake, a local professional photographer, for a sunset walk at Praia de Cordoama near Vila do Bispo. Dave will share tips and tricks to capture the perfect sunset image. Dave has organised many photography walks, and this one is a great opportunity to finetune photographic skills for those that wish to submit entries to the Madrugada photo competition for their 2023 Wall Calendar.

Please go to www.facebook.com/groups/ AlgarvePhotographyWalks/ to join and reserve your spot for the walk. For more information on Dave Sheldrake, please visit www.davesheldrake.photography For more information on the Madrugada photography competition, please go to www.madrugada-portugal.com/algarvemoments.php  When: Friday, June 10th at 7:00 pm Where: Praia de Cordoama car parking area www.facebook.com/groups/AlgarvePhotographyWalks

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Their new Exhibit: Eat and Art is an exhibition that explores the affinities between gastronomy and art.  When: 14 May until 25 September Este Mar au Fundo (This Deep Sea) looks at the relationship that Portuguese King Carlos (1863-1908) had with the sea.  When: 14 May until 13 November

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Play in the Parque Aljezur International School is thrilled to announce it will be able to resurrect this annual event, which has been on hold since 2019 due to COVID.

Artists for Hope The international Piano Trio is coming together again, this time in the Algarve Costume Museum (Museu do Traje de São Brás de Alportel) to explore new music being offered in a series of duo and trio performances.

The Trio is formed by classically trained pianist Doris Gameiro from Texas; chamber pianist Jose Cubela and Svetlana Bakushina, a local artist from Algarve. This year the piano trio concert programme is Dances Throughout the World.  When: 11 June at 5 pm Where: The Algarve Costume Museum (Museu do Traje de São Brás de Alportel).

They first performed the outdoor Play in the Parque in 2006 and it has grown every year since. It marks the end of the academic year and everyone in the school family is involved in making costumes, props, backdrops, etc.

This year there will be a cast of around 70 people, which includes students, teachers, parents and other members of the community. Headteacher Karen invites a professional actor and his family over from Scotland every year to lend their thespian talent!

Everyone is invited to arrive from 4.30 pm for a BBQ and drinks and the show starts.

It’s a good idea to bring a chair or a blanket to sit on as it takes place in the forest.  When: Friday 1 July, 6.30 pm Where: Parque de Merendas near Barão de São João

For booking information: +351 966 329 073 admin@amigos-museu-sbras.pt

A Trophy Show The Lagos Dance Association is presenting A Trophy Year for their end of year show this year.

The performance will be an excellent opportunity to see some of the choreographies that won gold and silver medals at worldwide competitions in Orlando, Florida, Austria, England and Germany.  When: 23, 24 and 25 June at 7.30 pm Where: Centro Cultural de Lagos - Duval Pestana Auditorium Organised by: Associação de Dança de Lagos. Tickets sold exclusively at the Cultural Centre.

Ticket: 10€

Modern Classics A concert by Orquestra Clássica do Sul with Works by S. Prokifiev, H. Górecki and Mozart.

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GC32 Racing Tour Lagos Cup Lagos is once again one of the epicentres of world sailing when it hosts the GC32 Racing Tour - Lagos Cup, an international competition for “flying” catamarans. With two stages held in Lagos (the 2nd stage of the competition from June 22nd to 26th and the world championship from July 13th to 17th), several teams will be competing for the coveted world title.  When: 22 to 26 June (next stage 13 to 17 July) Where: Lagos Bay www.gc32racingtour.com

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Salema Music & Art Festival is the brainchild of artist Mona Hartlieb from BBN - Blue Blues Note - Seaside Music Living Room.

Her aim is “to bring more joy and kindness to the world through music and art and to ensure music and art remain alive.”

The festival will include an open mic, moodboosting food and live music. Artists include the Blues - Pop of Damien Pisano, Poetic Folk-Rock from David Dixon, the unique west Algarve Reggae sound of Naomi & the Raposeira Dub Collective and the one and only house style groove of DJ Toby One.  When: Friday 17 June to Sunday 19 June, starts each day at 3 pm. Last act starts at 8 pm.

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I love visiting gardens up in the mountainous region of the Algarve, where the weather is cooler, the rainfall higher and the soil more acidic than the lower-lying areas to the south. One of the many challenges of living in Monchique is that the gardens tend to be on slopes, so most of them feature some form of terracing and lots of steps.

The Firefly Garden The final garden I visited was the exclusive Pirilampo guesthouse, owned by Benedita Cocheno and Marc du Roy. Pirilampo means firefly in English and refers to the twinkling evening lights of the coastal towns from Portimão to Sagres, which can be seen from their terraces.

The House of Five Terraces The first garden I visited is the aptly named House of Five Terraces, which belongs to Diana and Bryan Wren (who have lived here for over 25 years).

Fortunately for them, the hard landscaping was already in place when they moved in, so they had the fun of doing the planting.

The first three terraces are mostly laid with mature shrubs such as Camellias, Hibiscus, Dombeya and Viburnums with a huge variety of unusual fruit trees and a greenhouse, propagating area and water collection containers on the lower two terraces.

There is no irrigation system. Instead, there are standpipes around the garden, so it is watered manually by hand, at most once a week in the summer. To cut down on water usage, last year, they took up the lawn by the house and replaced it with a gravel garden planted with droughttolerant plants.

A Hillside Garden The second garden belongs to Wendy and Paul Beenham, who also have many terraces going down a steep hillside, most of which have been built by Paul. By the house, there are wide terraces giving Wendy space to grow her own vegetables, which she does very successfully.

They have two magnificent mature wisterias which were in full bloom when I visited – one by the front of the house and the other growing over a pergola on the bottom terrace. The edges of the terraces are softened by creeping plants such as trailing pelargoniums, the coral plant (Russelia equisetiformis), purple Tradescantia and Sedum morganianum, (better known as the donkey’s tail plant).

Again, they are on mains water, so watering is done manually using a hose to better control where and when this precious commodity is used.

The property was built in 2016, and when it was complete, there was a dangerous two-metre drop from the terrace. They fixed that by bringing in lots of topsoil and employed a contractor to create the basic paths and terrace walls. The land was also smothered in huge brambles, several metres high and a lot of Acacia saplings.

These were cleared, which led to the discovery of several small cork oak trees, some olives and four sweet chestnut trees.

They planted the garden themselves, focussing on Mediterranean plants like rosemary, lavenders and gazanias as well as various succulents, including yuccas.

Although their water comes from several sources, including a local spring, they are very aware of not wasting it. Their most recent garden, which is only three years old, is dedicated to only succulents and is a triumph.

What I really love about Pirilampo are the many tempting seating areas, all carefully placed to give you shade and different perspectives of the garden.

Tamsin Varley is a member of Clube Dos Bons Jardins. A small, friendly multinational garden club that meets at different locations around the Algarve on the 2nd Tuesday every month, except over the summer, with an optional lunch afterwards.  algarvecbj@gmail.com

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GARDEN DESIGN Enduring the long hot summers WORDS Joel Sadler

While we all come to the Algarve for the sun, the strong summer months can take its toll on our gardens; plants and personal effects alike.

Watering Keeping on top of the watering can be a problem, especially if you rent your properties out. Try using an irrigation specialist or garden company to give you a watering system that will keep a perennial garden alive.

Sun Protection The sun can be particularly unforgiving to some materials such as wood, plastic and metal. If they aren't treated properly, they can age and degrade easily. Experts recommend a blend of linseed oil and tung oil (Or Danish oil as the blend is known) as a treatment for wooden products in our gardens, such as teak furniture or children's toys. If you are a gas BBQ lover, then remember to keep a cover on any metals, especially if you’re by the coast and near the drifting sea spray, as the salt will corrode.

Outdoor Furniture Durable furniture is essential. Fenetti Outdoor Living uses high-strength aluminium frames and marine quality fabrics (meaning they get used on plush super yachts). Their fabrics are hydrophobic solution-dyed acrylics, meaning they don't bleach under the sunlight and can withstand the constant splashes of chlorine from swimming pools without fading. In fact, they are so confident in their fabrics, they say they will even clean off an easily spilt glass of vinho tinto!

Mosquitoes Enjoying your garden is one thing, but no one is a fan of mosquitoes. Try planting these mighty anti-mosi florae in your garden to keep them away: Citronella, Lemonbalm, Marigolds, Basil, Lavender, Peppermint, Garlic, Pennyroyal, Rosemary & Scented Geraniums & Catnip.

Lastly, we are all probably expecting a bounty of friends and family due to arrive. After two years of not being able to escape for some holiday sun, the summer holidays are upon us! Just remember to keep plenty of sun cream and water for those visiting from further North, they may just have forgotten what the sun looked like.  www.fenetti.eu

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SPORTS & LEISURE

MUSINGS OF A MOUNTAIN BIKER WORDS Gilly Grately

Hi, Gilly back again with more mountain bike musings. I hope you are well and have been enjoying some great riding. The weather is glorious and the puddles are drying up, but does that mean that you don’t have to hose down your bike and keep it clean?

I was conditioned as a kid that after a day out with my mates, playing on our bikes and enjoying the outdoors, I should clean my bike and oil the chain. A good discipline, but at the time, I can remember it being one of those chores that I did because I was told to and not because caring for your bike helps with performance and longevity.

I had flashbacks to this chore recently when one of my biking crew kindly hosted an informal session for bike maintenance. Her brother had worked in the bike industry for many years and whilst we have been tested on rides with flat tyres and broken chains, it was really good to hear that my parents were helping me to hone good habits. Good drivetrain maintenance is the right way to go. Your bike looks better, runs better and it helps the expensive parts last longer.

We discussed hosing your bike versus washing your bike and putting it on a stand versus turning it up-side-down, and hey, there is no right or wrong, so whatever works for you. The important things are not to blast your bearings (bottom bracket, pivots, headset, and hubs) with a jet wash as you could be pushing the dirt into these areas, and make sure your bike dries properly, so parts don’t become rusty.

Over the last couple of years, I have got myself back into a good cleaning regime and having the right equipment to hand when you get back can save it from being a chore. In fact, I have got it down to a fine art.

I keep a bucket and soft brush specifically for bike cleaning and using regular washing up liquid. First, I get rid of all the mud and dust, then rinse it using a hose. If my ride was really muddy or dusty, or I started squeaking, I use

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a de-greaser on the cassette, derailleurs, chain, and chainrings to help get rid of the heavy or glued-on muck. Remember, if you are doing this, give it a few minutes to start working and don’t get any on your brakes.

My next purchase needs to be a brush kit for the drivetrain. This can be really difficult to get clean, especially in a few minutes, but it is the most crucial area - remember not to mix brushes for the drivetrain with your regular cleaning brushes as they will become oily and useless.

I have a nifty little chain cleaner that you fill with soapy water, but if you don’t have one, hold a sponge around your chain and turn the pedals backwards to remove dirt and excess grease.

Once cleaned I bounce my bike a couple of times to shake off the water and leave it in the sun for a few minutes to dry.

If I was really good, I would wipe the bike over to remove watermarks, but honestly, I only wipe the chain of the drivetrain and use a good quality bike lube. A couple of turns of the pedals ensures it gets into all the links, then I hold a rag around it and turn the pedals backwards again to wipe off the excess remember you are oiling the chain, not the bike and too much will attract dirt and dust and give you oily calf stains!

I am sure the pros out there will have different types of lube and will polish their bikes, and there are other areas on the bike that need oiling from time to time; for this, I recommend an annual service, especially if you ride regularly.

I hope to see some shiny bikes flashing past me on the routes! As always, stay safe and have fun.

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Route of the Month Biking tourism in the Algarve has got to be the hottest ticket in town right now, and the best way to experience the country (in my opinion) must be via the four major interconnected routes. We have already featured the Rota Vincentina (April), the Via Algarviana (March) and the Ecovia do Litoral (part of the Atlantic Coast Route, back in February).

This month, we will look at the last of these great routes, the Grande Rota do Guadiana.

Also known as the GR15, it is in the easternmost region of the Algarve, on the border with Spain. It was established in 2015 and added to in 2019 and is promoted for biking and hiking. It is a linear route and can be tackled in either direction, following the GR15 route and signposts.

Working north to south, the original route starts in Alcoutim and takes you 65kms through the three municipalities of Alcoutim, Castro Marim, down to Vila Real de Santo Antonio. The additions include 19 shorter pedestrian routes or Caminhos do Guadiana, ranging from three to 15kms.

The least known of the great routes, this ride will take you through nature reserves, on rural single tracks alongside the Guadiana river, through some of the most important wetland areas in Portugal, past castles and ancient settlements, salt pans, farms and orchards; and if you are feeling really adventurous, this route links with both the Via Algarviana (GR13) and the Atlantic Coast Route (EV1).

Looks like a great excuse to explore over in the east, not forgetting the opportunity to zip wire from Spain back into Alcoutim in Portugal (which I have done and is great fun). I have also seen online some posts where cyclists have made this into a circular route/holiday, travelling up on the Portuguese side and back down through Spain – perhaps some of you lovely lot have already done this and can share your experiences and pictures with us at bikinginthealgarve@gmail.com Further details on the GR15 can be found on the website www.baixoguadiana.com/ pt/percursos/gr-15-grande-rota-doguadiana

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SPORTS

Sport of the month

Roundup WORDS David Lugg

Motorcycling

Women’s football

Reigning world champion, Fabio Quartararo, has emerged victorious from the MotoGP Grand Prix of Portugal. The twenty-three-year-old French rider finished a comfortable five seconds ahead of the chasing pack at the Autódromo do Algarve. The win sees him retake the championship lead. Although, with only five of the twenty-one races completed, there is a long way to go before he can think about retaining his title. Portuguese favourite, Miguel Oliveira, finished fifth at his home race.

The Portuguese national side has been handed a reprieve for this summer’s European Championships. After a play-off defeat looked to have ended their hopes, Russia has subsequently been thrown out of the tournament, meaning Portugal will take their place in group C. The tournament begins in England on 6 July, where Portugal will play matches against Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland.

Football International Rugby The Portuguese national men’s side has been given a second chance to qualify for the World Cup after group rivals Spain had ten points deducted for fielding an ineligible player. After initially finishing fourth in their group, the ‘Wolves’ were promoted to third and will now advance to a four-team qualification tournament in November.

Only the tournament winners will progress to the finals in France in 2023.

The Portuguese women’s team has achieved back-to-back victories in the Rugby Europe Women’s Trophy. After a tight 10-8 victory over Belgium back in December, they beat Germany 57-0 in a far more one-sided affair. The women’s game is still very much in its infancy in Portugal, but these two results will give them great confidence going forward.

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Sporting Club Farense (Faro) manager Vasco Faisca has extended his contract for a further 12 months.

Faisca only joined the club in December when Farense were struggling in the Liga 2 relegation places, but he has led them to a comfortable mid-table position. The 41-year-old spent much of his career playing in Italy but also achieved 15 caps for the Portugal under-21 side. He will look to build on recent success and guide Farense back up to the Primeira Liga.

Handball Portugal has qualified for the 2023 World Championships after a nailbiting two-legged victory over Holland.

The omens did not look good after losing the home leg in Portimão 3330. But a marvellous performance in Eindhoven saw them win 35-28 and take overall victory by a 4-point aggregate. The World Championships will take place in Poland and Sweden from 12-29 January 2023.

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Are you looking to become more active and take part in some physical activity?

Here is your chance. Each month we profile a sport that you can take part in (or watch) right here in The Algarve.

This month we look at Angling: Angling is the sport (or pastime) of fishing with a rod and line. With such an extensive coastline, it will come as little surprise to learn that it is a popular activity here in the Algarve.

Popular forms include beach casting, big game fishing and cliff fishing. An extensive array of fish can be found within Portuguese lakes, rivers and coastal waters. The Portuguese fishing season is long. It is accessible to anglers with all ranges of experience.

There are a wide range of clubs across the Algarve, many of whom take part in local and national competitions.

The Algarve has provided many high-quality anglers, including 15-year-old Lourenço Martins from Burgau, who has just returned from representing his country at the Under-16 World Championship Shore Angling Championships in France (see separate article.)

For a list of clubs in the Algarve, see the website below: www.arpdalgarve.com/clubes-filiados If you wish to publicise a sport, please contact our sports editor David Lugg: david@tomorrowalgarve.com

Walking football The third EuroCopa Walking Football tournament was held at Ferreiras Football Club near Albufeira. Thirty teams from across Europe assembled to do battle across the over-50 and over-60 age categories. The tournament proved to be another huge success in promoting the physical and mental benefits of a sport that has been growing rapidly in popularity.

After the culmination of the two-day tournament, Athletic Club Bilbao emerged as winners of the over-50 competition, whilst Sheffield FC took victory in the over-60 category.

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HAPPY TRAILS

WORDS David Lugg

With rounds of the MotoGP and World Superbikes held here in the Algarve, it is fair to say that motorcycling is a popular sport in Portugal.

The country even has a global superstar in Miguel Oliveira, who finished fifth at the recent Portuguese MotoGP. But there is far more to motorcycling than just track racing. Anton Nicholls is the owner of Algarve Trailriding. He explains why the Algarve offers the perfect setting to go off-road.

“The Algarve is a wonderful area to ride an offroad bike. It’s extremely accessible and there are very few restrictions compared to other European countries. There are so many tracks and trails in the bush to enjoy if you have a legal bike. It’s actually an undiscovered part of Europe in terms of off-road motorbike riding.”

Anton has been mad about motorbikes since he was seven years old. He grew up on a farm in

Wales where, as he puts it, he “had the freedom to ride around sixteen acres.” He was a talented young rider and soon earned a motocross sponsorship. However, for various reasons, the dream of turning professional didn’t materialise but his love of motorbikes never diminished.

It was a twist of fate that allowed him to continue his dream of off-road riding later in life. “I had a bad experience where I became very ill down in West Africa. I almost died, but it gave me a new perspective. Later, I moved to the Algarve and around six years ago I decided to start the trail riding business.”

Today, Anton takes out small groups (between two and five people) to the trails around the western Algarve. Aside from taking in the beautiful scenery, Anton is keen to point out that trail riding is all about the adventure. “A lot of my clients have been inspired by the BBC series

Long Way Down (with Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor), where they went on round-the-world motorbike journeys. This ‘adventure-style’ riding has since become a massive industry.”

I ask Anton about his clients and the level of experience required to ride the trails.

Refreshingly, Anton assures me that trail riding has a wide demographic. “Last year, we had a ladies-only training week. I also do beginners courses for those who want to try to ride off-road for the first time.”

“It’s all about the off-road,” he reminds me. Do you know what? I believe him.  algarvetrailriding.com

ANGLING FOR THE TOP WORDS David Lugg

With its extensive coastline, the Algarve has always been a prime destination for angling. The precariously-positioned fishermen on the cliffs at Cabo de São Vicente offer an insight into the lengths that people will go to for the love of their sport. Fifteen-year-old Lourenço Martins shares this love. Recently, he represented Portugal at the Under-16 Shore Angling World Championships.

Growing up in the small fishing village of Burgau, Lourenço has always been enthusiastic about angling. As a 12-year-old, he was scouted by the ‘Clube Naval’ of Portimão, where he soon became the national champion. Within the year, he was picked by his country as the youngest team member at under-16 level – they subsequently finished fourth at the 2019 World Championships. Whilst juggling his school life, he has continued to make great strides within the sport.

To represent Portugal is obviously a great honour, but the esteem has not come without great effort.

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To qualify, Lourenço had to finish in the top five anglers in the country via a series of challenges and competitions. His eventual success provided him with re-selection to the national team and in April, he headed off to La Tremblade in France for the 2022 world championships.

Lourenço at the World Championships

Despite battling poor conditions, the youth championships proved to be highly competitive, with the top-three positions changing frequently.

Unfortunately, the Portuguese team finished just outside the medal positions in fifth, but it was a valiant effort from the boys and their efforts deserve to be commended.

The under-21 Junior competition proved to be just as exciting, with the young Portuguese team excelling themselves by winning the silver medal.

Fellow Club Naval member Miguel Martins was part of the squad that came away as runner up. It capped off a fabulous week for the young anglers.

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INTUITIVE Eating WORDS Birgit De Greve

Intuitive eating means that you are giving your body exactly what it needs so you are properly nourished and satisfied at all times.

The consequence of that on a physiological level is a perfect balance between what you take in and what your metabolism burns. On an emotional level, this results in being able to enjoy food and feel satisfied without guilt or shame.

It is not about losing weight, it is about finding an effortless, healthy and balanced way of living. Of course, if your eating pattern is in balance this will have a beneficial and lasting effect on your weight.

To eat intuitively you need to be in tune and connected to the messages of the body, which is not easy because we are often stressed, hormonal, living on automatic pilot or feel guilt and shame about our eating habits, so the connection with our body is lost.

WHAT IS INTUITIVE EATING? • you are free from external triggers • you are aware of what is going on inside and what it is you really need • you can make the right choices for what you need at any time • You are able to STOP when you want Most of the people I have worked with always found the most difficult thing to have healthy eating and drinking habits is to find the balance between being able to enjoy and then decide to stop e.g. you open a bag of crisps and then you can not stop and eat the whole bag. By the time you finish the whole bag, you are not enjoying it so much anymore and you start to blame yourself and feel guilty and ashamed for your lack of willpower. The same mechanism applies to drinks, whether it would be alcohol, caffeinated drinks or soft drinks.

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It takes a little bit of time and effort as it is a transformational process, but once you have mastered it, it is a skill that you can use for life.  birgitdegreve@gmail.com

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THE BATTLE OF THE FRIZZ WORDS Sophie Sadler We all know that the Algarve has a humid atmosphere and this plays havoc with hair. I was losing my battle with the frizz and just didn’t have time to spend mornings with a hair dryer and straightening tongs.

I expressed my increasing despair to my hairdresser who said, “just have a keratin treatment. I couldn’t live without it.” After yet another day of battling the frizz, I decided to follow her advice.

A keratin treatment, sometimes called a Brazilian blowout, is a chemical procedure that can make hair look straighter for as long as six months. I'm on month three and it is still working. It adds an intense glossy shine to hair and in my case has eradicated the frizz. Yipee!

It may seem counterintuitive to use a Keratin treatment when our hair is already made up of up to 95% Keratin, but these proteins are easily damaged and depleted by using heated tongs and colouring or even stress.

A treatment is put in your hair which you then have to leave on for an hour before your hair is dried and straightened with tongs to within an inch of its life. Then you have the keratin washed out and a treatment put in, then they dry and straighten it again. It is a laborious process, but beauty is pain ladies!

Most Keratin treatments include hydrolysed Keratin proteins, which fuse with our hair’s natural Keratin when heated. Known as the ‘sealing process,’ this happens when the hair is infused with a Keratin treatment, dried and flat-ironed.

Depleted Keratin can make hair look dull and frizzy in appearance, and can be extremely brittle and prone to split ends. Replacing the Keratin will help rebuild the cortex of the hair, giving it strength and a shiny appearance.

The downside, other than the boring process, is your hair smells of fish every time you wash it for about a week, but hey– no pain no gain! The second downside is the cost.. 200€ for long hair is not to be sniffed at, but I think it’s worth it for six, frizz-free months. It takes five minutes to blow dry after I wash it using a special shampoo and then it instantly goes straight once more.

As a good friend said to me when I emerged from the salon to show off my new look “OMG that’s life-changing.” Indeed it is!

AN EYE-OPENER The Gamechanger in Eye Enhancement WORDS Donna Groom As we get older, we tend to lose the definition in our features. Semi-permanent eyeliner gives you that frame back, adds sparkle to your eyes and saves you time in the morning. What’s not to like?

If, like me, you take that first glance in the mirror and think to yourself, ”this will take some work today,” then this treatment is the perfect solution for you!

Commonly known as the lash and eye enhancer, this semi-permanent option can last and last and give you a fresher, more youthful look.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE TREATMENT? We pre-numb the area before and then with tiny movements, we deposit pigment into the epidermis of the eyelid creating the

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perfect eyeliner along the lash line. Even the smallest deposits of pigment can create a look that makes your lashes look thicker and brings out the colour of your eyes.

IS IT PAINFUL? I’m the first in line to try anything, so I did the procedure on myself. The numbing gel is fabulous and does exactly what it says. However, we constantly reapply throughout the process to ensure maximum comfort. I was pleasantly surprised by how comfortable it was.

You can expect some puffiness after and even some itching, but depending on the person, this usually subsides within a few hours.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? • A natural look once healed

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• Zero maintenance • Safe and hypoallergenic • Saves time and money There is absolutely no age limit to eyeliner, as long as you are not a kid! Its benefits are universal. It’s a lifesaver for anyone that wears makeup every day and a perfect enhancement for those who don’t.

Even celebrities are jumping on the eye enhancement wagon. It’s even rumoured that Nicolas Cage has had it done!

COST The cost of the treatment is 170€ and this includes your top-up treatment six weeks later.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY body fat, humans at that time were not generally obese as they had to work hard to eat so, in turn, burned up what food they ate.

In my last article I explained how micronutrients are the essential nutrients that fuel our body.

The macronutrients are turned into calories by the body for energy to function.

Calories that are surplus to requirement get stored in the form of fat reserves.

WHY DO WE GAIN WEIGHT? The final part of our dieting series from nurse, Niki Medlock

The human body stores fat in specialised fat cells (adipose tissue), either by enlarging existing cells or by creating new ones.

Once these fat cells form, they might shrink during weight loss, but they never disappear!

This process is an adaptive evolutionary response, inherited not so long ago, when food was less available, and you had to work much harder to obtain it. In those days, people who could store food in the form of fat, when food was abundant, were more likely to survive and reproduce through times when food was scarce. Because our bodies adapted to this necessity for food to survive, it was rewarding and natural to eat a lot of food when it was available.

Despite this inherited efficiency (too efficient in many cases!!) to store food as

Now, of course, due to the huge agricultural and technological changes over the past several hundred years, food is, in most cases, much easier to obtain. Our eating behaviours and lifestyles have also significantly changed – not always for the better - but our body’s evolution has not been able to keep up with all these changes.

We all know someone who appears to eat whatever they want without gaining weight and, at the other extreme, those who only have to look at a lettuce leaf to gain weight.

Why is this and why is obesity becoming one of the biggest health problems in the world?

I will explore this further in my next article on the psychological and behavioral factors that effect us.

Niki Medlock da Silva is a nurse for Luzdoc.  +351 282 780 700 niki@luzdoc.com www.luzdoc.com

Staying Hydrated WORDS Ann de Jongh

We all know we should drink more water in the summer when it gets warmer, so we don't get dehydrated, but do we really know what this all means and the effect dehydration can have on the body?

For a lot of us, we forget to drink enough water, but maybe if we knew more about why it would help us to keep topped up! As we age, our thirst decreases so we can be more at risk of dehydration, as the urge to drink reduces. For a lot of people, drinking water is not on their list of priorities, and this is something we need to change. Keeping hydrated is crucial for health and wellbeing.

Here are some of the main reasons why we need to keep hydrated: • 60% of our body is water, blood is around 90% water and our brain are around 90% water • Water is essential for the kidneys to function • Water boosts energy, and delivers important nutrients to all of our cells, especially muscle cells, postponing muscle fatigue

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• Water helps to move the digestive process along and through the system • Dehydration causes the skin to become more vulnerable to skin disorders and wrinkling • Water cushions the brain, spinal cord and other sensitive issues • Dehydration can reduce the joints’ shockabsorbing ability leading to joint pain • Dehydration can affect our brain - reducing focus, alertness and short term memory. It can also lead to fatigue and confusion • Water is essential for regulating body temperature • Water can help with weight loss • Water helps to reduce hangovers!

Make a jug/bottle of infused water to drink during the day. Infuse with things like mint, cucumber, berries, lemon etc and find your favourite flavour.

Fill up bottles in the morning for the day, and place them around the house/work/car so that you always have water with you and know how much you have drunk.

Download an app or set a reminder on your phone to drink every hour.

Eat foods that have a high water content such as cucumber, tomatoes, apples, celery, watercress, melon, lettuce, and courgette.

Finding ways to drink enough water can be hard - what should be an easy thing is often not. Some tips to help increase water content are:

Instead of thinking about drinking water as a bit of a chore, think of the positive impact it can have on your health and well-being. Keep hydrated, happy and healthy this summer.

Create new habits. Have a glass of water when you wake up, before every meal, each time you go into the kitchen and when you sit down to watch TV.

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LIVING IN THE ALGARVE

Tomorrow magazine is a media partner of the Living in the Algarve seminar event to be held on 15 June at the Cascade Wellness Resort, near Porto de Mós, Lagos.

This is the second Living in the Algarve event to be held this year, with the launch event at the Tivoli Carvoeiro hotel in April hailed a great success.

Organised by the Open Media Group and with the cooperation of the Algarve Tourism Board, the events aim to provide useful information to anyone who is thinking about moving to the Algarve, or indeed, to those who already live here but may be looking for more information.

The event is hosted and mediated by Open Media CEO Bruce Hawker, who himself has lived in the Algarve for over 40 years. Two identical seminar sessions, which are free of charge to attend, will be held at 11 am and 3 pm, so guests can choose in which session they wish to book seats.

Each session will start with an introduction by Bruce Hawker followed by presentations from the following speakers: Lawyer Pedro Rosado of Rosado Advogados will talk about the legal aspects and dos and don’ts of buying and owning a property in Portugal; Shelly Wren of the Sovereign Group will give a presentation focused on residency options for non-EU nationals such as the D7 and Golden Visa; Gavin Scott of Blevins Franks will talk about tax issues for foreign residents focusing on the NHR (non-habitual residency) tax scheme; Paul Cotterell of estate agents Casas do Barlavento will provide insight into the property market of the western Algarve; Dr Maria Alice Serrano e Silva of Luzdoc and Medilagos will talk about healthcare options and, finally, Michael Reeve of afpop will talk about how their organisation with

over 8,000 members can help foreign residents of all nationalities.

Following the presentations from all the speakers, a Q&A session is held with all speakers on stage.

Each session has a coffee break around halfway through with complimentary refreshments for guests and, after the seminar, there is time to meet the speakers and members of their teams in an adjoining exhibition area whilst tasting some local Algarve wines.

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SOPHIE'S GOLF SHOP

WORDS Sophie Sadler

Believed to be the oldest independent golf shop in Portugal, Sophie's Shop in Odiaxere celebrated 25 years in May, teeing off with a reception in the shop on 6 May.

The woman behind the 25-year-old business is Sophie Leroy, who originally comes from Brittany in France but lived in Belfast before arriving on the shores of the Algarve in 1991. She worked initially at Alto Golf in the sales department but having had retail sales experience in Ireland, she started running their golf shop.

She spotted a niche for a golf store, not located in a clubhouse, offering personalised service and in 1997, she opened her own shop with her then Portuguese husband called Algar Golf.

“I’m always on the lookout for new and exciting new brands.

The golf fashion has changed enormously in the last 25

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years and is still evolving. I have known some of my clients for many years – some since I started. It’s always nice to welcome them back,” says Sophie.

In 2009, she expanded her premises into the shop next door and renamed it Sophie's Golf Shop. She started playing golf in Portugal and now has a handicap of 16!

She used to organise a yearly golf competition at Palmares and a charity fashion show, both of which didn’t take place in the last couple of years due to COVID, but May’s party was a special way to thank her clients who have been supporting her all these years. It also raised money for her chosen charity, Riding for the Disabled.

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I.T. CAN BE EASY

WORDS Steven Dunwell

A few tips and tricks to make life with your Windows PC or Apple Mac easier and possibly a little bit more fun.

SEE YOUR MUSIC – MAC In the Music app, you can display a psychedelic light show which reacts to the music as it plays.

Press Command + T to start and the Shift+/ to display the keyboard controls. Pressing M changes display mode, A and S add and subtract bits to or from the light show. Cool!

TRANSLATE – WINDOWS AND MAC One of the best translation websites is Google Translate. The free translation service provides instant online translation of over 100 languages. And it’s a lifesaver when translating between Portuguese and English. Try it out at: translate.google.com SCREENSHOT – WINDOWS 10 AND 11 Here is a simple way of making

a copy of part of your screen to maybe attach to an email or save to your computer: For Windows: Just go to “Start” and search for “Snipping Tool”, you then drag the mouse pointer around where you want to copy. Nice and simple.

DICTIONARY CORNER WINDOWS AND MAC In the www.google.com search box, type “define unfeigned” (or whatever the word is) and press Enter, it will show you the definition of that word. You can also press the small speaker icon and it will read the word aloud to you. Great fun!

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Wordl Play

WORDS Sophie Sadler

I was recently introduced to Wordl by some friends, and it has changed my life. It’s a completely addictive game you can play on your phone that gives me some much needed mental stimulation and is a far more productive way of spending 30 minutes than social media!

You have six attempts to guess a five-letter word. The letters will turn grey if they are not in the word, yellow if they appear but are in the wrong place then green once the correct letter is in the correct position in the word. It can be infuriating, but gives you a much-needed feeling of success when you solve it.

The web-based word game was created and developed by Welsh software engineer Josh Wardle initially for himself and his partner to play. He eventually made it public in October 2021. The mechanics are nearly identical to the 1955 pen-and-paper game Jotto and the television game show franchise Lingo.

The game gained a large amount of popularity in December 2021 after Wardle added the ability for players to copy their daily results as emoji squares, which were widely shared on Twitter. I know friends who have world WhatApp groups to share their scores for the day! So this month why don't you give it a go and become a Worldl?

Since January 2022, it has been owned and published by The New York Times Company for an undisclosed seven-figure sum, with plans to keep it free for all players; it was moved to the company’s website in February 2022.  www.nytimes.com/games/wordle

GETTING FISCAL A New Law came into operation in June 2002. If you don’t know about it, you could face huge fines. Brigitte Urbano explains.

After Brexit, like other non-EU countries, UK residents now have to appoint a fiscal representative.

but to everyone who has a NIF number in Portugal, regardless of whether they have fiscal responsibilities or not.

The law came into force in 2020, but the deadline was pushed back a few times. As of this month, the law will be enforced with fines up to 7.500,00€ for noncompliance.

Even if you are Portuguese but live in the UK, a fiscal representative is required.

Every non-resident of the EU who has a fiscal number in Portugal must appoint a fiscal representative, who becomes the contact between the individual and the tax department. The fiscal representative receives all tax correspondence on behalf of the client. It does not just apply to property owners or someone wishing to buy property

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Whilst EU resident individuals are no longer obliged to appoint a fiscal representative if you have a residential property or other taxable activity in Portugal, it is strongly recommended that you do so in order to ensure that your fiscal affairs are kept in order.

With tax department notifications usually requiring a reply within ten days and always

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being written in Portuguese, it makes sense for all non-resident property owners to nominate a representative who will be the interface between the individual and the tax department.

Brigitte works for Numeros Suspensos, Lda based in Burgau, they are able to provide fiscal representation and help with all types of services such as fiscal responsibilities, fiscal registration, changes of address and any correspondence from the tax department.  Urbanização Aromas, Lote 2, Fração O, Burgau, 8600-191, Luz numerossuspensos@gmail.com +351 927 195 437

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ADVENTURE

HUNT WORDS Tracy Burton

Exploration and discovery are the foundations of Lagos’ centuries-old prosperity – but it’s not wealth and power that modern-day adventurers are seeking.

Rather, the tangle of narrow lanes in the city’s historic centre now holds the answers to a plethora of clues, puzzles and conundrums posed by a new app – Adventure Hunt. The app uses features, landmarks, signs and just about anything else to test your observational and problem-solving skills – not to mention your memory – as you are led through cobbled streets and lively praças.

Founder Phil Evans explains how the idea for Adventure Hunt came to him.

“I was wondering how I might use a scavenger hunt to highlight some of Lagos’ lesser-known sights,” he explains. “An app seemed like the logical way to deliver Adventure Hunt – it allows complete flexibility and enables people to take breaks whenever they wish.”

Phil, who is from New Zealand and has a background in telecoms, looked at existing apps to see if any could deliver the fun group activity he had in mind.

“What we were looking for didn’t exist so we decided to build our own app.”

Given Lagos’ long maritime history, he was determined seafarers should play some part in the app’s graphics. “We found a great graphic designer who understood what we were looking for and produced the artwork,” he says. The result is what Phil describes as ‘happy, smiling pirates’ who lead adventure hunters around the two-kilometre route, only revealing each question when participants are in the right location.

Some clues involve searching or hunting for images, dates or landmarks, while others challenge people to work out number or word puzzles.

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There are cryptic clues and some which test your memory.

Participants can choose between family, standard and advanced options.

“Fine-tuning the clues is quite difficult as no two groups will find the same clues to be the most challenging,” Phil admits.

In fact, if you are struggling with a specific clue, you can press the ‘hint’ button (and forfeit a few points). When you have completed each clue – correctly or incorrectly – there follows a clear explanation of how the right answer was arrived at.

It is this level of interaction and user-focus which differentiates Adventure Hunt from other treasure hunts. And while not wishing to encourage the swashbuckling behaviour of past pirates, Phil encourages families and groups to form teams and compete against each other.

“It’s one of the fun ways to enjoy Adventure Hunt,” he says. “You can follow the score of all teams who are active.”

Adventure Hunt is currently available in Lagos (and Tenerife), with plans to add Albufeira later this year. It costs 20€ per group, which includes a branded tee-shirt (pick up locally). Additional tee-shirts can be ordered for an additional cost.

The app is currently in English; however, it will soon be available in Portuguese too.  Download from adventure-hunt.com www.facebook.com/AdventureHuntGroup

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START-UP TO FLOWER

WORDS Sophie Sadler

Portugal has been attracting more entrepreneurs from foreign shores in the past few years due to programmes designed to attract start-ups. The dynamic couple Firuza and Ramin Sultanov are two such entrepreneurs who are literally blooming in Portugal with their new company, Floovly.

The couple originated from Azerbaijan but were widely travelled when they met in 2017. Firuza attended high school in Kuwait before attending University in Turkey and gaining a master’s degree in entrepreneurship in France. “I have always felt at home in Europe.” Ramin lived in Moscow for nine years, working as a data analyst. They both shared a common dream to start their own business.

Their first foray into being entrepreneurial came with an e-commerce business which they quit their jobs for. This concept called ‘drop shipping’ is a form of retail business wherein the seller accepts customer orders without keeping stock. At the same time, they started to coach people on how to create an e-commerce business. However, their sights were set higher, and they began to explore ideas for a start-up that would be global and allow them to live in Europe.

“Azerbaijan has a flower culture,” explains Firuza, “it is normal to have flowers in your house and I started to research more about how flowers improve your mental health and act as mood enhancers.” The idea of Floovly blossomed! It is a weekly flower subscription platform focusing on the mental health benefits of flowers.

The couple started looking for start-up programmes in Europe. Ramin explains, “Many European countries have schemes offering ‘incubators' or ‘accelerators’ that normally take equity in exchange for money and mentoring. We were accepted in the Netherlands, Germany and Portugal.”

Despite never having been to Portugal, some instinct led them to choose that country to follow their dreams.

Despite the Portuguese government (IAPMEI) inviting them to launch their project in Portugal, the hardest part was getting here! There is no Portuguese embassy in Azerbaijan and the world was in the grip of the pandemic. They also have different citizenships, so Ramin had to go to the Moscow embassy and Firuza to the embassy in Ankara.

Then having received visas and with flights booked, they tested positive for COVID with their PCR tests and couldn’t travel. Despite wondering if the universe was telling them to give up, finally, the French embassy gave them the visas they needed to get to Portugal, from where they applied to become residents. Their successful application for the start-up programme accelerated the process of becoming residents in Portugal.

Once they arrived in Portugal, fate started to turn in their favour. They even had a chance to pitch their startup to the President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and had a

booth at the WebSummit in Lisbon in November 2021.

“There has been a massive shift post-COVID towards selflove, while people are delving more into spirituality and mental health, which connects with what we are doing.

When I have flowers in my house, it lifts my mood,” says Firuza.

Their primary target market is female entrepreneurs who work from home and want to improve their live-work space and treat themselves to some beautiful blooms, which has been proven to increase productivity. They currently operate in Lisbon, the Algarve, London, Paris, Barcelona, Berlin, Prague and Bratislava, offering customers the joy of receiving a surprise bouquet of seasonal flowers.

They also intend to help florists by generating more business and better conditions. Sadly, 45% of cut flowers die before being sold, so they aim to decrease those numbers by helping local florists reach more customers through Floovly. They also aim to help other entrepreneurs by donating a percentage of their profits to female-orientated businesses that help them become entrepreneurs. They also are forming partnerships with other like-minded organisations and offering discounts to members, including Athena Founders in Lisbon. “All my values align with this brand,” reflects Firuza.

Originally basing themselves in Lisbon, they realised it was unnecessary to live in the capital with their enterprise, so they decided to try living in the Algarve. They searched for an apartment and the only one they found was in Lagos, which they had never previously visited.

“We were very pleasantly surprised by Lagos, we love the community vibe and lots of young people are coming to live here, so we have made friends,” says Ramin.

With their blooming marvellous idea, energy, and enthusiasm, Floovly will undoubtedly grow into a huge success for this enterprising young couple.  floovly.com www.instagram.com/floovly Web Summit Lisbon

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FOOD & DRINK

Top Tips Contrary to popular belief, I recently learned that the best way to store eggplant is at room temperature, and not in the refrigerator. Keep away from direct sunlight and in a well-ventilated area. They are temperature sensitive like peppers and cucumbers, which deteriorate in colder environments.

THAT ASIAN HOME COOK

Fun Fact Aubergine, also known as brinjal, is actually a fruit but is often treated like a vegetable!

Much like tomatoes and okra.

Aubergine and Prawn Stir Fry

The thing about aubergine (eggplant) is you either love it or hate it. I’m a lover myself, I can eat aubergine cooked any which way. I swear this particular way of serving it, umami-style might convert those who do not fancy it as much as me.

this point, you can add a few more drops of oil.

INGREDIENTS • 200gms or one medium sized aubergine chopped into cubes • 100gms prawns • 2 cloves garlic minced • 1 tbsp oyster sauce • 1 tbsp vegetable oil • Pinch of salt • Pinch of white pepper

Once your aubergine caramelises, you can remove them from the wok.

Now add in another tablespoon of oil and fry the minced garlic. Once browned, throw in prawns and stir around for a few minutes until they pink at the edges. Your fried aubergine goes back in at this point. Add oyster WINE sauce, salt and white pepper.

PAIRING Stir around for a few more A crisp minutes to bring everything Sauvignon together and then dish and Blanc will go serve. perfect with

INSTRUCTIONS Heat up your wok or pan with vegetable oil and throw the aubergine in. Shallow fry for five minutes until the aubergine softens in texture. You might notice the aubergine soaking up all the oil, but after a few minutes, it will re release those oils. If you feel it is too dry at

If you feel your dish needs a little bit more salt at this point, feel free to sprinkle.

Depending on the brand of your oyster sauce, some may contain more sodium than others. As usual, I love having my stir fry dishes with steamed Jasmine rice.

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this dish. I also love a Portuguese Vinho Verde for that extra fresh factor.

Aubergines are low in calories making it great for a low carb diet.

One cup of aubergine contains approximately 20-30 calories only!

Promoting weight loss, the bulk and satiety factor that they offer, can help you feel full for longer and eat less between meals.

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FOOD & DRINK

THE PEARL OF THE MARINA

As well as sharing a passion for surfing they always shared the dream of starting a business together. Several years and countless ideas later, they finally managed to make the dream come true.

The idea of creating the Pearl Food Trailer came from a surf trip to Morocco, where street food is common and food trucks are spread all over the country. These are the places where the gastronomic culture of the country can be truly felt. In Portugal, food trailers are more associated with fast food. Manuel explains, “Our desire was, therefore, to disassociate from this preconception and create something different, with local and fresh products.” So last summer the trailer was serving oysters from the Ria de Alvor, carefully selected cheeses, Portuguese sausages and other seafood sourced daily for their customers.

Words Sophie Sadler

Tomorrow talks to two entrepreneurs who managed to establish and grow a catering business during the pandemic.

Their efforts did not go unnoticed. The management of Marina de Lagos whose offices are next door were watching how they were bringing people to an otherwise un-exploited area of the marina with their online marketing, seafood and chilled out music vibes. Jorge admits that the pandemic helped them as they were an outdoor venue and as the town was not so busy not many venues were offering live music, so the visitors that were in the town went to check them out.

This year, Jorge and Manuel were delighted when Marina de Lagos invited them to take over the restaurant in the hotel which was not attracting many clients. They have launched their fresh seafood concept in this space while integrating a steak house to offer surf and turf! Once more tourists arrive they will also be running the pool bar.

This gem of a business is an inspiring example of how a novel idea can succeed despite a global pandemic.  www.facebook.com/pearlseafoodandwine

If you frequent Marina de Lagos you will be familiar with the Pearl Food Trailer that occupies a location next to the footbridge in the summer months. Pumping out fresh seafood and live music it has become the ‘in’ place to hang out.

What is as intriguing as its menu, is that it was conceived and flourished during the pandemic, as other catering establishments floundered. What's more, you might have noticed that the Marina Hotel's restaurant now exhibits the Pearl brand as well. So who and what is behind this new successful enterprise?

I spoke to Jorge Neves, who originated from Setúbal and has a degree in Management from the University of Algarve. His professional career has been in the financial management department of several hotels. Therefore, he is the ‘finance mind’ of this project and is responsible for the brand’s expansion process.

His childhood friend Manuel Pires attended the same University in Faro and took a master’s in Hotel Management, his professional training incorporated a special focus on the Food and Beverage area.

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TOM'S TASTEBUDS

Tomorrow's founder, Tom Henshaw, has been out and about in Lagos sampling the local cuisine. Here are his tastebuds’ recommendations for eateries to try. We do hope he’s also been hitting the gym after all of these culinary delights!!

Sweet Home Blue Whale Another lovely addition to the thriving restaurant ‘scene’ in the western Algarve is the Blue Whale. Calling itself a ‘new IndoAsian fusion restaurant,’ what comes from its very organised kitchen is truly beautiful flavours of the East.

We went with a group of friends and notably, we all loved the ‘atmospheric‘ light and fresh interior it had a definite ‘beach vibe.’

The food is absolutely delicious, with a very good menu covering vegan and vegetarian.

Of course in this short article, I can only give you a scant review of the true flavours we all enjoyed.

In my case, I chose as a starter the Dim Sum which comes as a choice of vegetarian, chicken or pork – as I am writing this, I am wishing I were there trying it once again – perfect!

My main course was also fantastic. Oriental green curry prawn, chicken or vegetarian, a spicy Asian dish with vegetables and infused spices and herbs.

Hard to better but then all of us felt the same. with not one complaint about the food!

Great service, great food, a must-visit.

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Howard's Way I always enjoy trying new restaurants and seeing the way they develop–especially when there are many good restaurants in the area creating stiff opposition.

Howard and his wife Doris started this restaurant called Friends, about a year ago and have made great strides to provide genuinely good food in a small but friendly environment.

Howard insists that it really is Doris that is the powerhouse of their thriving business.

I heartily agree as I went for lunch recently and had an excellent experience with their ‘dish of the day’. From around 9€ to 10€, I can assure you that you will not be disappointed as the standard is very high, bringing home cooking back into vogue and adding tapas choices too.

The menu is quite extensive and you can even choose to bring your own wine for a small corkage charge if you require more choice. However, I had the house wine, which I really thought was excellent.

The desserts are all homemade – I had the delicious chocolate mousse – all adding up to my belief that you will find it hard to better this friendly and homely restaurant, aptly named Friends!  Open from 11 am - 11 pm, closed on Sundays. +351 927 538 370 facebook.com/restaurantefriendslagos Rua Jose Afonso, 8600-519 LAGOS (close to the Finanças)

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To meet Moniker is to be inspired by the story of her origins in Poland, her home country. Starting with catering college, it was then that she developed her passion for making beautiful cakes. As she tells me, she loves beautiful things!

Her first job following college was in the five-star Amber Baltic hotel. With her undoubted skills, she soon became restaurant manager and progressed on to other well-known hotels. She eventually decided to move to Dublin in Ireland with her children and soon was itching to start her own business, Monika Catering in 2006.

Sadly, like so many other companies during COVID, she was forced to close.

Not to be deterred, Monika decided to come to Lagos to help her very good friend Marzena, who had just had a baby. She has now decided to take over the business to give her friend a break. So she has achieved her goal of running her own cake shop and cafe.

It is a lovely cafe, well located in a pedestrian-only street near PDM travel, where you can relax outside with a coffee and of course, one or more of her delicious cakes. I tried the absolutely delightful spinach cake!

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Crushing the Grapes WORDS Tom Henshaw

Kiko and Sofia’s new project Mosto offers a wine shop with a bar and tapas.

The first impression on entering this new enterprise is of a lovely, airy, open space with clean, minimalist, white decor and seating to match. The space entices you in with the main wall resembling a library of wines. In fact, Kiko, who has just moved on from his tapas restaurant, Kiko's in Sorpomar, has more than a hundred and fifty wines so far. He will be adding more as the year goes on to make sure clients have a splendid choice.

The name Mosto comes from the Latin Vinum mustum. Translated to English, the ‘musts’ are the unfermented juice of grapes extracted by crushing or pressing; grape juice in the cask or vat before being converted into wine.

I soon realised I was interviewing three very passionate wine enthusiasts, Kiko, Sofia and Paulo, whose passion and dedication to wine will ensure you receive good advice, quality wines and excellent service.

You can order a glass of wine in the shop from 3.50€. There is also a choice of sparkling wine for 5€, with Champagne for 10€ per glass. There is a good variety of tapas to compliment your wine choices, with a daily selection that changes to compliment the tastes of the wine. My partner Julie and I were keen to taste the ‘offers’ and we had a lovely evening with bubbly followed by several great glasses of wine – with advice from Sofia. To cap it all, we had two very tasty tapas dishes.

Their online wine club starts this month, allowing customers to select delivery from a minimum of three bottles, which can be a mix of labels.

Both Mosto and their prices were extremely palatable - we highly recommend you go and try it out.  Open from 3pm -10pm closed Sundays +351 282 769 527 Rua dos Celeiros Adega, Bloco 4 Lj 7 8600-726 Lagos www.mostowine.shop

YUM, YUM IN THE SUN Following the article on Quinta dos Santos in the May edition, the Yum Yums and two chums were given the mission of trying the food, and we were not going to turn that offer down!

Nestled in the beautiful countryside, this is a family-run business with a stunning vineyard. It is equally a gorgeous setting for a relaxed and peaceful lunch in the sun with great vistas. The immaculate buildings lend themselves to a most enjoyable way to pass an afternoon and impress friends with this lovely part of the Algarve’s offerings. On to the food.

THE FOOD A neat, uncluttered menu made choosing our starters easy as we all wanted to try everything. The obligatory couvert had their own olives as well as lemon salt and what was best described as smokey salt too. This made the bread dipping scrummy. The carrots in garlic, oil and herbs were a notch above the norm too. The homemade rosemary butter was an added delight. Of course, it didn’t last long!

The main courses consisted of chicken and chorizo skewers, a tapas board of fresh hams, chorizo, sheep and goats’ cheeses. An orange chutney made it extra special.

Yum Yum and chum decided to go down the burger route, one meat and one veggie, both accompanied by scalloped fries and curried mayonnaise on the side. More of the latter for me next time.

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With the sun beating down and the vineyard as a vista, it would have been foolish to rush things. Besides, food envy set in big for each other’s dishes. We had to keep the licking of lips looking natural.

Hard when things are this delicious. Washed down with some of their own craft beer (which you can buy in Apolonia), we sampled more than one from the descriptive list as we were very thirsty! I would suspect that an evening meal would be more for wine.

THE VERDICT All the dishes were presented superbly, not overcrowded on a plate, tasty, with clearly fresh ingredients and things were taken up a notch with items such as the chorizo.

THE PRICE Overall, the price was above the norm–as you would expect– but not exorbitant. If you have visitors, treat them and yourselves.

YUM YUM TIP Make sure you have plenty of time when indulging and have a totally chilled afternoon or evening. Book ahead and ask for the outside terrace as we did. The courtyard is just as nice for shade, and there is also inside dining available. You won’t regret it and your guests will love you even more.

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A two-part series discovering the power of Food as Medicine.

FROM THE GROUND TO THE GUT WORDS Nirali Shah-Jackson

Sonia Carr-Steyns, an accomplished Medicinal Chef, found her calling in life after her husband became ill from an autoimmune condition.

Sonia's 3.5 Hectare plot, which is nestled 500 metres above the Algarve coastline, affords magnificent views over the entire region. Here, her kitchen, which overlooks the breathtaking Odelouca valley, is a working laboratory of mind-bending culinary creations that feed the gut from the ground up.

With nutrients that come directly from the regenerated soil of her land, she mindfully brings all the elements of her knowledge as a chef, together with her passion for using food as medicine, to create a self-sustaining ecosystem of produce. These natural ingredients are used to design delicious and nutritious medicinal dishes that heal the mind, body and soul without any waste.

She says, “the first step to a healthy meal starts with your soil composition”. Her land has been lovingly cared for and nurtured with homemade compost, fed with worm juice, a nutritious liquid formed from farming worms which, when distributed onto the soil, provides beneficial bacteria that eventually find their way into the food that she prepares.

Once harvested, her crop is meticulously broken down into medicinal food for her husband, friends and family.

The fruits of her labour also go into homemade cosmetics, including shampoo and toothpaste, medicinal cream, as well as fermented food for her dogs and chickens and even household cleaning products.

She states proudly, “I make all my own products, that are all 100% food grade and either organic, wild foraged or grown without pesticides.” Even her skin products can be consumed because “the skin is a membrane and anything that is put on it, will travel into the cells of the body and affect the immune system, so not only should we be concerned and mindful of what we eat, but also be aware of what we put on our skin as well as it affects our health too.”

While interviewing her, she served me up a fermented kamut wrap, where she had sprouted the kamut grains and then milled the flour herself. This was accompanied with fermented spicy beetroot and red peppers, avocado and

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cheese, served with fermented lime and coriander pesto - which she explains helps to cleanse the blood. This was accompanied by a side salad full of foraged flowers and homemade, fermented mustard dressing.

Sonia became a chef at the age of 18 in Sheffield, England and then had the opportunity to work in Greece for three years as a private chef to a Lord and Lady. After which, she continued to travel the world cheffing, finally owning her own macrobiotic vegan restaurant in Amsterdam, where she met her husband Andre, whose health eventually had a huge influencing factor on her whole approach to food.

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FUNDRAISING UPDATE FROM THE CLUBE DE GOLFE DE ESPICHE We are pleased to be able to update you on the amounts very kindly raised by the members for charity in the last 18 months.

The Captain’s Chosen Charity (Captain - Allan Stavert) has raised money from various events, competitions and donations. Allan’s intention was to raise sufficient funds to be able to purchase, train staff and maintain a defibrillator (DAE) for Espiche Golf. This will be with the organization very shortly and training has been completed (12 staff) by the Bombeiros team in Lagos. bvlagos.pt The International Women’s Day raised €340 for the Fonte de Vida Charity and with this amount we were able to purchase food and hygiene

products which aid and assist the local community. Fonte de Vida is a private institution of social solidarity. They have been in existence for more than 20 years and help and assist in the area of addiction to psychoactive substances and the reintegration of ex-prisoners and homeless people back into society. Jacinto Rosa, (Presidente da Direçâo) thanked all concerned for their support. www.institutofontedevida.pt Finally, a member’s quiz night organized by Anita Walmsley raised €250 for the Associação Oncológica do Algarve (Cancer research). www.aoa.pt

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She states thoughtfully, “Andre's sickness changed everything. He suffers from Ulcerative Colitis, when the immune system attacks healthy tissue in the gut. In the 90s, there was so little information and help regarding food. Doctors only offered pharmaceuticals due to them having little or no nutritional training.” Andre was prescribed a course of steroids to calm the inflammation that the condition was causing. “We had regular visits to the hospital to check the side effects of the medication he was using.

Andre told me that taking the medication didn’t make him feel like a whole person anymore. He appeared to have severe brain fog and fatigue.”

They sought the help of a kinesiologist and decided to stop all pharmaceuticals and instead begin to try and heal his compromised immune system with herbs and diet. Sonia reeducated herself about everything she knew regarding food.

Her extensive research led them to the GAPS diet (the gut and psychology syndrome diet). This is an elimination diet created by Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride to treat gut and psychology syndrome, a term she coined in 2004 to describe the connection between the digestive system and brain.

There is a lot of positive feedback about following a plantbased diet and a lot of people have adopted this type of diet to improve their health. Sonia, however, realised that a plant-based solution was not working for his condition because he didn’t have enough enzymes in his body to break down the fibres, so it was causing him more harm

than good to eat this way. Starting him on organic chicken bone broth, kefir, and fermented vegetables (which add pre and probiotics to help break down food in the gut) allowed his body to recover without any medication! ”More than 20 years later, my husband is still medication free.”

Her motto is that food should be “Firstly medicinal, secondly, taste good, and thirdly, appealing to the eye.” She believes that everyone can change the way they eat because “habits turn into rituals, and rituals eventually become a lifestyle.”

Sonia hosts workshops and is due to write a book soon.

In the July edition, she will expand on the fermentation process and its benefits for gut health.  Follow @mothersfinestmonchique for recipes and a wealth of health information.

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A Lazy Girl's

June WORDS The Lazy Tigers One of the most wonderful things about the Algarve is how we combine the old and the new seamlessly. In June, the month in which we celebrate Portugal Day on the 10th, we will be able to walk through the old town on a balmy night and hear from one door families and friends dining on traditional food, even maybe some Fado singing and from another raucous live pop performances from local artists.

We are surrounded by an eclectic mix of sensations.

As you know, our advice is always to eat out, if possible, but there is one traditional Portuguese dish that will take you minutes to make and will really impress guests: Ameijoas à Bulhão Pato (clams in garlic and coriander). The dish is named after a 19th-century Portuguese poet, and it is now more celebrated than his body of work.

There is a little prep, in that you need to clean and soak the clams ahead of time, but it is the work of moments.

And what shall we have as a pudding after a centuries-old dish? What better than a cake from the internet? Dear reader, we try these ludicrous dishes so that you don’t have to.

This sounds like it shouldn’t work but it does. We have used a mix of flour and sugar for the topping even though most recipes recommend a packet of `yellow cake mix'. If you try the packet version, let us know what brand you use and how it works out. This is a great dish for kids to make (and eat).

It can be served with cream, ice cream or custard.

So, what goes well with seafood and sticky pudding? The answer is the cocktail that could have been named for this town: a Sea Breeze.

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TINNED FRUIT DUMP CAKE CLAMS BULHÃO PATO 2 TO 4 SERVINGS DEPENDING ON HOW GREEDY YOU'RE FEELING: • 1 kg of white clams (get them at the fish market or a big supermarket) • 100ml of olive oil (doesn't need to be extra virgin) • 4 cloves of garlic thinly sliced • Juice of 1 lemon • A big bunch of coriander chopped (this very much to taste, we like loads) • A good glug of white wine • Salt and Pepper to taste • Bread to serve

SERVES 2 TO 4: • 2 x 400ish grams of tinned fruit (pineapple, peach, cherry etc.)

• 210 grams of plain flour • 1 tsp baking powder • 75 grams of sugar (any kind) • 1 tbsp cornflour • Pinch of salt • 100 grams of butter (extra cold) Dump the fruit into a small shallow baking dish. One that you would use for a crumble will do.

Mix all the dry ingredients together and sprinkle in a layer over the fruit. Cut the butter into thin slices and spread on top. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown at 180C/160C fan.

Rinse and wash the clams really well. Throw away any which are open, or you don’t like the look of.

Soak them in salt water for about 2 hours.

When you remove them, rinse the salt water off and remove any remaining dirt or clag (we recommend an old electric toothbrush for this). In a large pan, which has a lid, put the olive oil and cook the thinly sliced garlic for a few minutes. Add the clams and the wine. Put on the lid and cook for about 3 minutes Throw away those which haven’t opened. Add the coriander, lemon, salt, and pepper. Serve with the bread.

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WORDS Vaughan Willmore

Snakes found in Portugal Horseshoe Whip Snake False (and Southern) Smooth Snake Ladder Snake Montpellier Snake Grass Snake Viperine Snake Lataste’s Viper Portuguese Viper

You may have heard tales of the dreaded Cobra being sighted in the Algarve, but as Vaughan Willmore discovers, we have little to fear from them or any other snakes to be found in Portugal.

With the warmer weather finally here, many of us will be spending more time in our gardens and exploring the Algarve's wonderful rural pathways. For those of us from the UK and the northern hemisphere, it can come as something of a surprise (and occasional terror!) when we encounter a snake. But don’t worry. We don’t have too much to fear from these much-maligned creatures.

Portugal has very few snakes and none of them are especially harmful, or at least not to humans, though we should always take care to protect ourselves, pets and livestock. Fully grown, they can range in size from a moderate 60 cm to a whopping 240 cm. Their staple diet is dependent on their habitat, with rodents, lizards, small fish, small birds, and spiders typically being their favoured form of nourishment. A few are known to be venomous but of relatively little danger to humans.

The Montpellier snake can grow up to 240 cm and it is venomous, but because its fangs are at the very back of its top jaw, it makes it very difficult for them to bite human beings. Even if bitten, the symptoms of swelling, stiffness and fever tend to pass after a few hours.

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Viperine Snake

There can be occasions whereby people have an allergic reaction to a snake bite, as can happen with a bee or wasp sting. If you or someone else you know is bitten by a snake then: • Move away from the place where the bite happened as there could be more snakes.

• Keep calm. In the unlikely event there is venom, agitation and movement aid its circulation.

• Remove rings, watches, bracelets, socks or any other constriction near the bite area as swelling is likely.

• Mark the area of the bite with a pen, if possible.

• If pain relief is needed, use only paracetamol.

• Seek medical assistance at the earliest opportunity.

• If safe to do so, take a photograph of the snake and/or its surroundings, as this may help with any treatment.

Despite their intimidating names, any bites caused by the Portuguese Viper and the Lataste’s Viper are also unlikely to be serious. The Portuguese Viper is only found in northern Portugal (and Spain), while the Lateste’s Viper is more at home here in the Algarve and especially around Monchique, which offers a perfect habitat.

Crossing paths with a snake can be unnerving and even terrifying, but it only ever really happens because we are disturbing their habitat. The snake is probably just as spooked by the interaction as you are! As for tall tales about the dreaded Cobra, then there’s nothing to be feared, or at least not here in Portugal. Cobra is simply the Portuguese word for snake!

Probably the most commonly seen snake in Portugal is the Ladder Snake, which has a clearly defined ladder pattern running the length of its back. Regrettably, they have a tendency to ‘sunbathe’ on dirt tracks and roads, which leads to a high mortality rate.

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Max

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WORDS Ann Hodges

Well, what a great time we have all had at Cadela Carlota Dog Shelter during the past month.

We have had generous donations, so a big ‘thank you’ if you are a donor. This meant that old leads could be replaced. I had no idea that this was a simple purchase called for so much discussion.

Short or long? Sturdy or light? Training leads?

Where could we get the best price? And new dog houses were also discussed.

But the best news so far is that so many dogs have left for their forever home. There was handsome Max, full of energy (he will bring such fun!).

His brother, Stevie (a calm loving boy), was the last of Stella’s four puppies to leave us.

Mum Stella is still with us, though, still frightened of people, but very gradually beginning to accept humans at last. Stella has been with us for 11 months and only now takes some treats (occasionally) – but she is still too traumatised for us to be able to touch her. Such a shame – she is a really sweet, gentle girl. But at least she no longer spends all day cowering in a corner and curled up in a tight ball. It was pitiful to see her so frightened. And we know that one day she will make a gentle, loving family pet because she has such a gentle nature.

It didn’t end there. Several more dogs walked out of our gates with new owners, and all we volunteers have been walking around with the biggest, silliest of smiles on our faces. The smiles stayed on – to welcome eight adult dogs and nine

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WORDS Lars Rahmquist

Welcome back, readers. Last month we were pontificating on the stirrings of spring that gets the blood pumping in all species– be it in mammals, insects or arachnids (that's a tick reference, btw).

If you have a very hairy dog, consider clipping the 'knottiest' bits to stop these awns slowly 'walking' their way closer to the epidermis, where the problems begin.

As the summer draws near, the desperation to pass one's unique DNA to another entity gets stronger by the day (this is the 'scientist version' of sexy-talk, hard to ignore but easy to miss)!

If your pooch (or smooch, pussy, furry friend) has suddenly started shaking their head, holding the ear down, sneezing, closing their eyes, then a vegetative ejaculate might be to blame. Too much?

They're all parcels of DNA released into the outer world to carry on their creator's 'great legacy'.

In this month's issue, we are moving from the loin-stirring of ticks and sandflies to those in more of a vegetative state. Yes, I am talking about vegetables, or at least: plants. As the growing, flowering and youthful flirting of spring approaches its culmination, plants are attempting to spread their seeds in aggressive desperation never seen in our species (seemingly, at least, not in the millennials.

Though I wouldn't know much about that).

The DNA parcels in the grass heads, burrs, awns and all things spikey and painful underfoot are popping up everywhere. As vets, we know this due to the overwhelming number of animals coming in with grass seeds stuck in their noses, under the eyelids, down their ears and between their toes. Quite a lot of curly-haired dogs have presented with grass awns moving into the knots of hair, then into the skin. Dogs, being such nosey parkers, are particularly overrepresented in these grass seed cases.

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ON THE FUNCHO WORDS Tracy Burton Many people now visit the Algarve to enjoy the outdoor leisure opportunities it offers away from the beach. One activity which is becoming popular is birdwatching, not least because the region has such a rich diversity of species which are lured here by warm weather and abundance of food … just like we human visitors!

South African Cheryl Smith is relatively new to birdwatching. Soon after moving to Messines with her husband Graham, she realised the Barragem do Funcho was a birdwatcher’s paradise.

“My interest in birds grew from the comfort of my outdoor lounge,” she says. “Watching the hoopoe, with its distinctive ‘crown’ of feathers, the azure-winged magpie flitting from tree to tree, and the heron wading at the water’s edge spurred me on to learn more about birds.”

“Graham joked that they had chosen a palace for their new home,” Cheryl says with a laugh.

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Cheryl enlisted the help of local bird enthusiast Andrew Firebrace, who has lived in the area for nearly 20 years.

Some of the birds that have been heard and spotted on the Funcho: Goldfinch House martin Spotless starling European serin Nightingale Cetti’s warbler Scandinavian and Dartford warblers Iberian magpie Iberian green woodpecker European stonechat Blackbird Wren House sparrow Grey heron Little egret White stork Pied wagtail Grey wagtail Zitting cisticola Crested and Thekla’s larks Eurasian hoopoe

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“There’s a big variety of birds here,” says Andrew, who walks every morning and sees between 15 and 25 bird species in one hour on average. “It’s not the same 25 every day,” he adds. “It depends on the weather but, in a month, you’d perhaps see between 40 and 50 different species.”

Since November 2020, Cheryl and Graham have been participating in the Vita Nativa’s ‘Local Accommodation for Birds’ project, which aims to encourage nesting bird sites in the Algarve.

Seven bird nesting boxes of various sizes were installed in carob and cork trees, with the aim of attracting species like tits, starlings, hoopoes and the little owl. Owls need bigger bird boxes because of their larger wingspan.

“Our owl nesting box was installed in a mature cork oak tree on a thick branch,” explains Cheryl. “This provides a safe environment for any chicks born inside to explore their surroundings before they can fly.”

So far, there have been no owl chicks; however, as Vita Nativa’s team discovered in March, some curious blue tits with their minds set on climbing the property ladder had checked into the spacious owl box.

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These days, you will find a dolphin watching company based in almost every coastal town, port or marina along the Algarve. “Dolphin watching” is advertised as such because it has been a safe bet for tour operators in the region for decades. Unlike other touristic destinations worldwide where you can go in the water with trained and fed animals, here in the Algarve, you can enjoy watching wild animals with minimal human interference. You have a great chance of seeing these amazing animals in their natural habitat during your trip, especially if you plan your experience and do your homework.

There are two main dolphin species that you can find in the Algarvian Waters: Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and Common dolphins (Delphinus delphis).

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The first species is the picture that springs to mind for most people when the word dolphin comes up. The main reasons for this automatic association are movies like “Flipper”, TV

adverts and also because, regrettably, these animals are still kept in marine parks and zoos as golden-egg geese.

Bottlenose dolphins are open sea creatures that need an ocean to live their lives in the same way that tigers need to roam freely and not in cages. These animals do not have an endangered conservation status and do not require artificial breeding programs to support their existence. Whilst we can understand that animals born in captivity will have great difficulty in being released into the wild, the continuation of breeding in captivity for profit is an outdated concept. I believe it should not take place anymore, in the same way that circuses all around the globe have stopped breeding and exhibiting wild animals.

Grey in colour with a white or pinkish underside, Bottlenose dolphins are highly intelligent, large animals that can reach four meters in length, weigh up to 600 kg and live until they are 50 years old. They can also dive down to 500 meter depths. Groups or pods have a matriarch that leads each family. These animals feed on a great variety of prey that mainly consists of fish, squid and crustaceans that they swallow whole.

To hunt, bottlenose dolphins use different techniques and skills, such as echolocation to spot prey. Fish whacking involves using powerful tail movements to stun prey before they eat them. Beaching is a technique that involves herding a school of fish out of the water into a sandy shore, trapping them. Behaviour and techniques are passed on from generation to generation.

Common dolphins are aptly named as they are the most abundant species of dolphin in the world. Among cetaceans, they are relatively small pelagic animals that do not often venture too close to shore. Specimens can reach up to 2.6 meters in length, generally weighing up to 150 kg and live around 30 years. These fast and active mammals live in family groups of between 20-50 individuals.

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Both species are naturally curious and depending on the group mood, individuals often approach the boats for some exploring and interaction. You can see them surfing along the waves created by boats or swimming past to investigate their audience. It is also fairly likely that you will spot jumps or breaching as dolphins seem to enjoy this exhibition behaviour to impress partners, intimidate competitors or as a playful exercise. When there is an abundance of food, these very social and tolerant mammals will occasionally join with other family groups to create superpods that can show over one thousand animals together.

During Spring and Summer months, the sighting statistics on dolphin watching tours in the Algarve show an incredible <85% success rate. The high percentage of sightings are easily explained by the presence of not only resident pods but also migrating groups that come and spend summer in our calm and temperate waters. More boats in the water during the summer months also mean that there are more “scouts” out in the sea communicating sighting locations via radio, thus helping the success of each tour. When you see these animals up close and personal and witness their curious and playful nature, it is simply breathtaking.

Despite all of the above, operators will be looking for wild animals in the ocean on each outing, which means that sometimes they are simply not there to be found. This is the reality of any wildlife safari. You may not see Bottlenose or common dolphins, but there are many other species that you can see on these trips. Close to shore, look out for Ospreys in the air or Risso's Dolphins

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Here are some points to consider that will improve the quality of your experience: 1. Check the weather and sea forecast: Quiet winds and small waves make a big difference.

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