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by Bruce Wallis
Sun May 01, 2016 1:23 pm
Forum: Restaurant reviews
Topic: O' Barradas
Replies: 17
Views: 17028

Re: O' Barradas

We are longtime fans of O'Barrada, having introduced several friends to the restaurant. It came as something of a disappointment , therefore, to have what we and our friends would best describe as a very expensive and distinctly average meal there a couple of weeks ago. 3 of our party had the fish o...
by Bruce Wallis
Sun May 01, 2016 1:06 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Beware N125 east of Guia
Replies: 20
Views: 16353

Beware N125 east of Guia

It took me the best part of 2 hours to get home to Carvoeiro from Faro airporton the N125 2 days ago due to the incredible level and frequency of road works between Almancil and Guia. There are about 4 new roundabouts being put in, as well as general road repairs and modifications. I think I counted...
by Bruce Wallis
Sun Apr 10, 2016 5:55 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Boa Vista area
Replies: 10
Views: 6784

Re: Boa Vista area

The reality is that it is natural for people to 'big-up' their own areas. They choose to live there after all.
Boa Vista is not an area I would choose to live in, but the only way for you to make a considered decision is go and visit the area for yourself, and make your own mind up.
by Bruce Wallis
Sun Apr 03, 2016 4:19 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: WALKS IN LATE APRIL/EARLY MAY
Replies: 4
Views: 3838

Re: WALKS IN LATE APRIL/EARLY MAY

.......but they will invariably be grade 2 or 3 ( grade 3 or 4 for Bruce!).

Geoff[/quote]

Poor Geoff....still deluding himself that people dont realise that he always ,( for some inexplicable reason) always down plays the hill element of his walks. :P
by Bruce Wallis
Sun Apr 03, 2016 4:11 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: Walk Monday April 4th Rocha Delicado Trail
Replies: 9
Views: 7066

Re: Walk Monday April 4th Rocha Delicado Trail

Hi Penny

I'll be walking tomorrow, but unfortunately not Julia as she has damaged her ankle.

I wont be lunching as I will rush home to administer to the poorly and infirm!! :D
by Bruce Wallis
Wed Mar 23, 2016 1:22 pm
Forum: Restaurant reviews
Topic: Worst steak !!
Replies: 5
Views: 5464

Re: Worst steak !!

That would have been at my previous mother-in-laws house :P

(I dare somebody to say at Wolf!! :D )
by Bruce Wallis
Wed Mar 23, 2016 12:27 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: Walk Monday March 28th March Benagil-Marinia
Replies: 8
Views: 6264

Walk Monday March 28th March Benagil-Marinia

This is a circular walk from Benagil through the wooded glades to Marinia Bay, and then back along the clifftops to Benagil. This is a slightly shorter walk than usual, but promises some of the most spectacular clifftop views along the Algarve coastline. There are some small scrambles along the clif...
by Bruce Wallis
Fri Mar 18, 2016 11:32 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: Walk on 21st March, Odiaxere
Replies: 17
Views: 12950

Re: Walk on 21st March, Odiaxere

We'll be there Willy
by Bruce Wallis
Sat Mar 05, 2016 2:24 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: Monday 7 March Two Rivers/ Ilha do Rosario
Replies: 6
Views: 4774

Re: Monday 7 March Two Rivers/ Ilha do Rosario

Add Bruce, Julia, Roger and Sarah
by Bruce Wallis
Mon Feb 15, 2016 6:22 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: WALKS IN MARCH
Replies: 8
Views: 6380

Re: WALKS IN MARCH

We'll be back Willie

Bruce
by Bruce Wallis
Mon Feb 15, 2016 6:20 pm
Forum: CVO Ramblers
Topic: Walk Thursday 25 February : Montes de Cima CLOSED
Replies: 11
Views: 7524

Re: Walk Thursday 25 February : Montes de Cima

Hi Geoff,

Julia and I arrive back this weekend, so will be up for the walk on Thursday, probably along with our friend Sarah.
We'll be staying for lunch.

Love to Sue x
by Bruce Wallis
Sun Feb 07, 2016 6:24 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Routes down through France
Replies: 3
Views: 3087

Re: Routes down through France

Thanks Roy.

Do you go via Paris to Vendome or stay to the west? My inclination is to avoid Paris.

Anybody else got any suggestions?
by Bruce Wallis
Sat Feb 06, 2016 11:48 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Routes down through France
Replies: 3
Views: 3087

Routes down through France

As successive storms have caused 3 sailings from Portsmouth to be cancelled due to dangerous wave heights , we are having to consider scrapping the Santander route and drive down through France. Can anybody recommend the best route and suggest good stopping places in France. We're not necessarily lo...
by Bruce Wallis
Wed Feb 03, 2016 7:25 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Renting : tax limits
Replies: 4
Views: 3280

Re: Renting : tax limits

Geoff....you need to get a local accountant!!
Then you should get the answers you need to this and your other financial qurstions
by Bruce Wallis
Fri Jan 22, 2016 7:30 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Holiday Lettings
Replies: 7
Views: 6467

Re: Holiday Lettings

Re-read what I said Licy.... I said that if the client pays Holiday lettings the booking fee, not the advertiser, the charge levied to the client on top of the rental price, in most instances is enough to deter the client from proceeding with the booking. THEREFORE....if you are wanting to let via H...