Friends in Portugal

During our recent trip Sept.17-Oct 23 2005 one week of the time was spent in the Algarve region of Portugal. We met friends from Wales and stayed with them at their accommodation in Olhos d'Agua between Albufeira and Vilamoura. We found a wonderful little restaurant in the village and spent dinner time each evening eating there. The fish was freshly caught each morning, the meals were simply cooked but absolutely delicious. Company was great and we had lots of laughs. We look forward to the next time when we be in the company of Barrie, Pat, Dilwyn and Sandra.

Cynthia and Friends At Valdelavilla

On Oct 23 2005 we returned from five weeks in Europe and the UK. One of the weeks was spent in a language centre held at the remote restored village of Valdelavilla in Soria province of N. Spain. During the week, twenty Anglos worked together with 18 Spaniards to improve the Spaniards' understanding of the English language. Days were very fully scheduled and the work was enjoyable and intense. However, there were many times when Spaniards and Anglos could relax and enjoy themselves, as seen above. We met many new people and made some firm new friends. It was a highlight of our trip and we look forward to going again in a couple of years. Anyone reading this blog might like to check out www.vaughanvillage.com to read about this place.