I am rising from my bed at about four each morning

So that I might watch the dawn break over the sea

The air has not cooled even though there has been no light

For some hours since the previous day collapsed into the night

 

A peculiar weather system is developing over Portugal at present

Which will as it grows bigger send scalding air northwards

I spent some time on the beach yesterday relaxing and swimming in the sea

Hot southerly winds were caressing the sands which was unusual even in July

 

On Monday Jane and I travelled for a while in brilliant sunshine

So that we could enjoy a colourful village on the edge of a white desert

Our velvet voyage did not disappoint us for as we drifted amongst the writers

We found a low promenade where we enjoyed the small haunts of our journey

 

 

July 13th 2022