Thank you CA & CM! Looking forward to it and yes we shall wrap up and perhaps take an umbrella! But I am sure once the "spirit" of the day kicks in we won't feel either the cold or the wet! and apologies for the spelling mistake in the first post

Hi I know its Carnival time in the Algarve but can anyone tell me what and when things are happening in Carvoeiro! We had great time last year and would hate to miss out on the fun this year.

Yip....... the earth moved in Vale do Milho!!

I passed Julios on Saturday and it was closed. There is a notice in the menu box ......think it said closed until 23rd! I'll swing by tomorrow and confirm that.

Hi Puddleduck....like Ellie I am no expert but I do like a bottle or two of a white called Marquise de Borba (not sure if thats the correct spelling) delicious with some grilled sardines and salad. The red of the same name is pretty good too. As for local wines, well I suppose Sir Cliffs wines come ...

Thank you for the information. Guess what I'l be doing for the next few days!

Can anyone tell me the best way to get rid of the black stuff that has appeared on the ceiling of my bathroom after the long wet winter