'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.
Here you can download your free copy of:
'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).
SMEG Fridges…
I went for a swim today, and as always, afterwards, myself and my friends had a quick beer: myself, Selena, Max and Nigel. When we entered the water…
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…
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…
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…
You never know what you’ll come across…
It’s been a bit grey, wet and windy recently, but that hasn’t stopped me from heading out for a walk each day – well, nearly each day. I do take a…
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…