'Blinking Flamingos' is...
…simply the musings of a middle-aged bloke living in the East Algarve; a bloke who has no idea what he’s doing. I write about my experiences, as well as the activities and places that I’ve enjoyed. If you aim to move here, or just want to spend some time in a lovely part of the world, hopefully my books will give you some idea of what to expect.
Life here isn’t always straightforward, in fact it can be downright frustrating, but it’s always interesting, and the weather/food/beaches are stunning.
And them ‘Blinking Flamingos’? They’re what I see from my roof terrace.
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'Buying my house in Portugal'
This is the story of how I came to purchase a property here in Portugal.
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'A new life in Portugal'
This is a collection of written sketches concerning my early days in Portugal, when I had little idea of what I was doing.
'Buying my house in Portugal'
How I came to purchase a property here in Portugal (Paperback).
'Heart & Soul'
My experience of open heart surgery in Portugal (Paperback and eBook).
'A new life in Portugal'
A collection of written sketches concerning my early days in Portugal – when I had little idea of what I was doing… (Paperback).
'A dream life in Portugal'
More written sketches concerning my early days in Portugal – when I had little idea of what I was doing… (Paperback and eBook).
Life should be easier than this…
A couple of years ago, I made a decision. Funds were running low, so maybe it was time to sell my house in Olhão. This had always been my plan. Put my money…
Paradise Lost?
I came to Portugal on a whim. Yes, I’ll admit it. I didn’t think long and hard about it. Someone told me about the opportunity pre-Brexit, and since I’d…
If you’re easily offended, please ignore this one…
So, it’s that time of year again. Actually, it was that time of year back in December. Here in Portugal, my GP insists that I see her twice a year, which is…
Getting wet in Faro…
I think I’ve mentioned it already: it’s been wet recently – VERY wet. Much of the country is flooded, especially up north. We’ve had thirteen storms…
Uber over all…
As some of you know, I love my rugby, and I also enjoy partaking of a few beers whilst watching ‘the game they play in heaven’. So, these last few weeks…
Portuguese lessons…
Well, I haven’t spoken much about this, and certainly not in Portuguese, since the whole thing has been a rather underwhelming experience. Yes, I’m…