50 shades of blue – Photos of the week
I am feeling a little bit “blue” this week. The cold has definitely arrived in England and I definitely feel a bit under the weather. So, to cheer me up a bit, I have gathered some photos of my actual favourite colour – blue! Blue equals blue skies and lovely water, so definitely nice things! And it seems that my clothes are indeed in 50 shades of blue.
Stunning bridge that gives access to Quinta do Lago Beach in the Algarve, Portugal
I am a little homesick as I haven’t been to Portugal for 3 months, which is the longest ever. I was due to go this weekend, but not feeling well, I rescheduled – don’t want to be there and not enjoy it to the full. I really miss my family and can’t wait to go back.
Wearing blue at the Pine Cliffs beach in the Algarve – and the Atlantic Ocean just there…
I had a lovely time in Portugal earlier this year and really miss the sea. I love the British countryside and all, but I do miss the sea. And it seems that blue is also the colour of a lot of my summer clothes.
Stunning water colour in Portofino, Italy
I last saw the sea last weekend, when I was in Genova. That reminded me of a quick stop in Portofino when I was in the area earlier this year. It is such a pretty place – need to go back!
La Jolla near San Diego, California – one of my happy places
From the Mediterranean sea in Italy, all the way to the Pacific Ocean – I love this picture I took in La Jolla, just outside San Diego. It is one of my favourite places in the world, and I can’t wait to go back next year. Do you also have a special far away place? Would love to know where it is!
Cocktails by the pool
And how could I not mention pools? After a 5-year hiatus, life took me to Barcelona 4 times this year and I discovered a fantastic hotel, which made me feel at home. This photo was taken on a recent 36-hour super quick trip with my girls, where we had a fabulous time sipping cocktails by the pool deck at sunset.
Cidade Maravilhosa – the wonderful Rio de Janeiro (so blue!)
From Barcelona, to Rio de Janeiro, of course, where I started the year. This is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and a firm favourite in the O’Reilly household. We have been a few times and really want to go back again. South America is one of my priorities for the next couple of years and would welcome any advice, as I have only been to Rio and São Paulo (yet!).
Take note, Mrs O likes 1A 
Blue is also the main colour of the cabins of my favourite airline. I recently got to fly in a special seat – 1A – and worry not, you will read all about it soon. I loved the navy cabin, and my navy pyjamas.
The stunning blue waters of the Cape of Good Hope, in South Africa
And last, but not the least, I will never forget this view in South Africa. Going to the Cape of Good Hope was very meaningful to me and delighted I was able to get there, on a recent trip to Cape Town.
So, there you have it Not 50, but quite a few shades of blue, my absolute favourite colour in the world.
Hope you have a fantastic weekend, wherever you may be!
xo
Mrs. O
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Its interesting how we attach the colour ‘Blue’ with depression and feeling low or melancholy isn’t it?
Yet just like you, l love the colour Blue, because it gives me
Hope for a brighter future (the Sky Blue),
Love for a clearer path ( the Ocean blue)
and most of all… Balance between heaven and earth and everything in between!
Hope you’re feeling better and thanks for a great thought provoking article!
Thank you Anthea
I do love blue!
Love the series! I’ve heard somewhere that blue the universally the most like color. It’s def my fave color too
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Oh thank you! Wondering what next colour will be!!
Love the snap of Rio! I want to go back…such a lovely place.
Bethany ~ twoOregonians recently posted..Arrival in Zanzibar
I loved it so much! Thanks, Bethany!
These blue photos have made me less blue. I love the Rio pic most of all. Cheers!
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You forgot to mention your deep blue eyes!!! Lovely photos! Rio is one of the most beautiful cities in the world! I simply have to go back!
Oh yes, very true! Don’t forget them I don’t see them v often! Rio.. I need to go back too!
Bah, I too was expecting 50 photos. LOL.. Though I love the ones you’ve compiled. Especially your short legs in first class.
Kieu recently posted..Kyoto Temples in Brown, Orange and Gold
No jokes about that.. I can’t help not being too tall
I shall try to do 15 next time 
need to decide on the colour!
love this idea!! but we hope you’ve cheered up since you originally wrote this post
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I have indeed! Thinking of happy places helps a lot!
Beautiful photos! Blue is one of my favorite colors, so this was a treat.
I can understand getting homesick – I go only once a year…
Pola (@jettingaround) recently posted..Photo of the Week: A Parisian café
Thank you, Pola! Can’t wait to go back!
Great blue pictures! Think the one in Brazil was my favorite, I’ve been dying to get there. Hope you’re feeling better! xx
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I am indeed, thanks Erin!
Mrs O what about this peace of music to brigth up your week: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EWubp13yGc
Miguel, that’s lovely! Thank you for thinking of me!
As if I wasn’t jealous of most of the photos already, you had to go and toss in seat 1A:)
D.J. – The World of Deej recently posted..The Tree-to-Tree Adventure at Tallahassee Museum
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i love the color blue too! great photos Mrs O. i cannot believe we are knocking on winter’s door. that makes me a little blue too. BUT then that means i should start planning my warm weather escapes for survival. where shall we go?
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We can plot that next time we are together. I think skiing is a must, though!
These are awesomely blue photos. The cocktail, of course, is my favorite.
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Great pics!! They make me think of that song “Blue- Da Ba Dee” that came out a few years back
Oh thank you!!
You just took me away on a dream trip. I love all these, but I’m laughing at how your little legs can’t reach the thing in front of you. You know I’m in love with the Rio photo. It takes me back immediately.
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Love the color in these shots. Makes me want to get into my car and start driving south.
I am going to make it a monthly feature
thank you, Monika!
Lovely stuff
Am feeling a wee bit blue too…
ohhhhhhhhhh post Italy blues, me thinks?
My favourite ‘blue’ place is Croatia and the gorgeous turquoise of the Dalmatian coastline…amazing! Sorry to hear that you haven’t been well Ana – hope you’re feeling better now!
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Oh Croatia! We went years ago and don’t have great photos, bad camera! Maybe we need to go back again!
Lovely photos! Blue is also one of my favourite colours! Here in Lisbon the weather for the last past days has been just grey:(
I have heard
things happen for a reason! May be it will be sunny in a couple of weeks when I go!
1A – whoa hey – way to go!
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I know, when Business Class isn’t good enough, First was a treat. I am joking, of course.
Cute photos! Although I’m sure meeting the lovely Simon Reeve cheered you up a bit?
It has indeed. I almost posted a photo of last night as we were both wearing blue ha ha
amendment “Lovely scenarios, made me mind travel away from this cold and “greyish” weather in Munich” sorry… still a bit fuzzy from the sinus…
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I can imagine!!
Blue pyjamas eh? Can’t wait to read about your little upgrade on BA …
Super upgrade, yes!
Lovely scenarios, made me wanna travel away from this cold and “greyish” weather in Munich
I had to find something to inspire me
Bah!!! I was totally expecting 50 photos
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I couldn’t do 50!