Tavira at its best and most unusual


 I can tell by the warmer weather (22 degrees today) and by my worn out clothes that the end of my Tavira days are approaching. My friend Jeanette arrives from Toronto on Wed morning, and a week later we head to Edinburgh with an anticipated visit not only with Alistair and Kate, but my new grand doggie “Moose” who was born on the streets of Cyprus and taken in by a UK associated rescue group.   This 6 month pup has adjusted amazingly well in a short time, but not too fond of his new bed yet or the Scottish weather but he’s a keeper.    
 
First night in Edinburgh 
Moose trying out his new coat


                                                      

     
                                   

      






 I thought I’d share some unusual things I’ve seen in the past couple of months.  The joy of travel to a foreign country includes seeing strange sights and enjoying the uniqueness.  I’ve previously posted the pigs head at the local butcher, the camel saddle for sale, the solar powered bike and the pedals in the parks so here’s a few more. Meet the goldfish that is more than double the size of a large turtle.  Saw this little building for sale on the main street of Cabanas...when I stepped back I could see it was missing a prime feature (a roof) but lawn chairs and tables included . Or how bout a balcony filled with so many plants, one can only think “survival of the fittest”.                        
The turtle was about a foot and a half long

                                                     

       Then there was a very strange window display in an outdoor shop, that sends a not too subtle message to all the Elmer Fudds of the world. 
Bugs is armed and ready


Famed 6th century Tavira Vase supposedly part of a Muslim dowry
 Unique door knockers, hand painted tiles, curious stone carvings
Blue hands, warm heart
                                                      


found in backyard of  16th century church

Whole building cover in hand painted tile

Old knocker on a chapel door  
     but think I’d have to give the Ripleys Believe it or not top prize to the knitted chair covers.






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