Well we will be travelling to the Algarve in just over 3 weeks time and it cannot be soon enough. Haven't been since October (OK so its not that long ago) but because I was pregnant I couldn't fly after that. Its our little girl's first flight (she will be 9 weeks!)

Anyway, is there anything exciting going on at the end of April/beginning of May? (our bank holiday - is it a bank holiday there?)

We will be mainly house hunting (hopefully around Carvoeiro) but will need a break.
Anyone fancy a spot of babysitting for us?

Debs

If you pay for my flight and villa, I will babysit for as long as you like !!!

Matt

Debs

There was somebody asking if anybody wanted sitters on the forum recently I think it was a girl called Mandy, I will have a browse later!

I was joking about the babysitting!
I'm not sure how I'd feel about complete strangers looking after my kids especially a 9 week old.

However, a proper babysitting group would be useful and I guess I will probably be looking for one once I move out there as well as a nursery.
I don't suppose anyone knows of any good ones?

Thanks
Debs

Thanks CM

I should have realised that people on here are far too helpful before I tried to joke about something. Obviously not very good at expressing myself!

Debs

Its a mother thing, I would have left the kids stranded at the drive-in from a day old if there was a beer in it

Debs - there is a Mother and Toddler group that meets every Friday - mixture of Portuguese and English and probably a good place to start for advice.

Is that one in Carvoeiro or was it one in Ferragudo? I have heard of a couple, butnot as yet been. If I have the chance I may try and get there this time.
Thanks, I'd forgotten about those!

Debs

It is at PlayOasis in Ferragudo

Graham

Hi Debs , Im Mandy. I live in Carvoeiro , and am available all year , day and night for babysitting. If you want details of my child care experience you can speak to me direct on my mobile 00351 916450717 or contact me on line rabbitburroughs@hotmail.com.
Take care , enjoy your new baby , but dont forget yourself and your partner. ( I have a boy of seven but still remember the first months ).
Mandy

Hi Mandy

Thanks for the offer. I'm not actually looking for a babysitter when we visit this time but I will be looking for some kind of permanent arrangement when we eventually move out there. I'll keep you in mind.

Debs