Albufeira is blessed with the Praia da Falesia, a very distinctive shoreline. The multicoloured stratigraphic layers of the sandstone cliffs, can be stunning. Even a lousy photographer like the author, snapped a few good shots of them (the best pics are contributed by Mrs. G).
As wind, rain and surf erode those earth-tone cliffs, the sands commingle and form the wide golden beaches that are so popular in the summer time, as 300,000 tourists descend on Albufeira.
Following a nice week of good weather, moderate exercise and wonderful food, the dynamic duo pulled up stakes and began their homeward journey back to Calgary. There, they were to run smack dab into winter in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It had snowed while they were away and the temperatures were rangebound below the freezing mark. Oh well, time to plan another escape.
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| Climbing the stairs into the sandstone ravine. |
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The umbrella-shaped Stone Pine high up on the cliff
battling against erosion. |
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| Earth tones kaleidoscope |
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| 197 steps to the beach |
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| Wide Golden Beaches |
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| A nice sunny November day |
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| Mrs. Gym under the Stone Pines |
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Some Dolphins fan on a walkabout
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