My favourite photos of the week – Oceans
Hello hello, it’s Friday, which means it is #FriFotos day on Twitter! This week’s topic is Oceans, which just spells H-O-L-I-D-A-Y-S!
One of my favourite beaches in the Atlantic Ocean is Quinta do Lago beach, in the Algarve, Portugal. In order to get there, you need to cross this bridge, which leads you to the lovely Gigi restaurant (famed for its clams, fresh fish and, of course, white wine sangria) and the Quinta do Lago beach, which is relatively wide and quiet (except in August!).
Aerial view of Quinta do Lago, Portugal
Continuing down the Atlantic Ocean, we arrive to South Africa and to a special place in Portugal’s history, as one of our explorers famously crossed this Cape for the first time, when trying to get to India by sea. It was renamed Cape of Good Hope and I was delighted to be given a chance to witness this spot in all its glory.
The Cape of Good Hope in South Africa
Lastly, let’s make our way to the Pacific Ocean, to the little town of Marina in California, not far from Monterey and Carmel, north of Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. This was the view from my room at the Sanctuary Resort, which I will never forget. This area is totally unspoilt and not overbuilt at all, and certainly worth a visit.
A room with a view – Marina, California
This is my contribution to this week’s Friday Photos – I love it as it takes me back to memory lane!
Wishing everyone a fab weekend, wherever you may be!
xo
Mrs O
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Instant recognition and homesick too! How DO you keep track of 80,000 people? Fleet of secretaries! (only jealous)
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Hi Jo
thank you so much for your continued support and kind words 
It’s just me, myself and I, I am afraid 
but loving it!!
Ana, I like the theme and the pix! I recently posted in my FB page photos from around the Cape of Good Hope/Cape Point. Truly amazing scenery!!
I will never forget that place! I don’t set the theme, #FriFotos does
quite good as they give you a couple days notice and an excuse to look over old pics 
Have flown over the bridge at Quinta de Lago many times but never tippy toed across. I love coming in to land in the Algarve. Feels like home.
Jo, you need to do it
this blogpost inspired me to post one alike
amazing views Mrs. O!
Pleasure
surely you saw That photo again somewhere?
yes, I know.. could’t resist and had to comment sorry
LOL, I meant it as a joke
as in that place on Facebook hahaha
yes
… that one on Facebook… I was in clear advantage shouldn’t have replied, but it was there, I just could’t resist eeheehe
I see no problem whatsoever and willl be great to welcome you in my little shop!
These are all stunning! I especially love the one of South Africa. It’s very high on my bucket list. By the looks of your photo, I need to move it up a few more notches.
I would say, do!
worth it actually. Food was fab!
i’m so going to Portugal with you at some point soon. DYING to get there and would love to have you show me the best of the best!
ps – miss you!
2013 is going to be a busy year
we are missing you too!! 
a week ago we were having such a good time!
I really do appreciate Portugal when I see how the weather is in other places of the world..lol
I also think your photographs are beautiful!
Thank you
you are very lucky indeed – just arrived back from California where it was glorious.. and not so nice in England, to put it mildly 
Quinta do lago!!! Saudades… especially now that I have to endure the cold and windy London weather
I know, it is soooo miserable and it’s June! Counting the days til the Algarve