Jo’s Monday walk : Salema | Still Restlessjo
Breakfast on the patio Sometimes I just can’t help myself! I downloaded my photos and looked back at lovely little Salema, and I knew I’d just have to share them. We only had an overnig…| Still Restlessjo
Breakfast on the patio Sometimes I just can’t help myself! I downloaded my photos and looked back at lovely little Salema, and I knew I’d just have to share them. We only had an overnig…| Still Restlessjo
Instant Pot Chicken Breast is the weeknight lifesaver you need in your corner. Juicy, tender, and ready in under 30 minutes, it is the kind of recipe that keeps you sane when school nights get chaotic. Make it once and suddenly lunches, salads, and pastas practically build themselves. I just made this in my 6…| Jo Cooks
Beef Chow Mein is proof that you don’t need hours or a restaurant kitchen to pull off something delicious. A quick sauce, a hot pan, and in no time you’ve got saucy noodles and beef that everyone swears must be takeout. Boil the chow mein noodles until just al dente, then drain and rinse under…| Jo Cooks
Flaky, buttery pastry with juicy blueberries baked to perfection. These mini galettes are the perfect rustic, individual dessert. #BlueberryDessert #MiniPie #galettes #blueberries| Jo Cooks
Summer’s not my best time for sharing walks because, in truth, we do as little walking as we can when it’s hot. Hence the monthly round ups. It doesn’t come naturally to me to stay at home, and many mornings I have an activity I can join, if I want to. Then we decide what … Continue reading Jo’s Monday medley -13| Still Restlessjo
There are places you take to, and places you don’t. Badajoz was definitely in the latter category, which is probably why it’s been side-lined until now. I can be kinder, looking back. It came at the very end of our trip to Spain in late April, when we were spoiled by the magnificence of Mérida … Continue reading Jo’s Monday walk : a retrospective in Badajoz| Still Restlessjo
Smoky, creamy Baba Ganoush made in the oven. Silky eggplant, tahini, lemon, and garlic in a classic Middle Eastern dip. #dip #appetizer #mezze #babaganoush| Jo Cooks
Better than takeout and ready in 30 minutes! This Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry is packed with tender beef, crisp peppers, and a bold, glossy sauce. #BeefStirFry #BlackPepperBeef #BetterThanTakeout| Jo Cooks
Bold, spicy, and better than takeout, this Szechuan Chicken is packed with garlic, chilies, and crispy chicken in 30 minutes!| Jo Cooks
Bibimbap is a Korean rice bowl with beef, roasted veggies, spicy gochujang sauce and fried egg. Easy weeknight favorite! #KoreanFood #EasyDinner #Bibimbap| Jo Cooks
気剣体一致| The Budo Bum
Sometimes it’s hard to pick up again when you’ve posted something really beautiful. Or is that just me? I loved those gardens last week. I’ve dabbled in and out of my photos this past week, distracted by squaring reds and the need to finalise bookings for my September trip to Poland. As Monday approaches, a … Continue reading Jo’s Monday walk : Senhora da Rocha| Still Restlessjo
Most people will tell you that Lisbon is a beautiful city. These days it sprawls far and wide, and it takes a little effort to unearth some of its real gems. It was already hot in the city when we set out, on foot, to visit the Palacio Fronteira. We were staying close to the … Continue reading Jo’s Monday walk : Palacio Fronteira| Still Restlessjo
Goodness, it’s a long time since I’ve written a medley! So, what have you missed? After Peneda-Gerês we had a quiet week or so, recovering, and then catching up with friends. Saving our energy for the excitement of Tavira Day on 24th June and a weekend of fun. The town went all out this year, … Continue reading Jo’s Monday medley – 12| Still Restlessjo
Some photos just don’t square well, do they? I did try, but I prefer the original. The door above greeted us as we drove into Vila do Conde in evening sunshine, but there was a fine sea mist …| Still Restlessjo
Two walks on Guernsey and a day trip to Sark.| The Glasgow Gallivanter
We resisted the temptation to head across to the promontory, as it can be risky at the best of times and the wind was very strong. Wishing you all a blessed Sunday and a peaceful new week, with lov…| Tranature
We may have been stiff and a little uncertain the following morning, but we were packed and ready to move on when something quite amazing happened. I was in the process of picking up a bun at break…| Still Restlessjo
This post completes our trip to Penang and Kuala Lumpur. If you’d like to read the earlier parts of the travelogue, you can check it out here. Last day in PenangOn our last day in Penang, we …| Eúnoia
Coastal walking on Jersey.| The Glasgow Gallivanter
If we thought that yesterday’s climb to the castelo at Póvoa de Lanhoso was hard, today was a complete and utter energy sapper. In the programme it had stated that there was an option to avoi…| Still Restlessjo
This wasn’t the post I intended to make. But an accident turned into an opportunity.. Yesterday morning saw me with a friend, completing our tour of duty as volunteer Roaming Rangers in the D…| From Pyrenees to Pennines
Hard to focus on this post, because I’m just back from a pretty eventful few days in Extremadura, Spain, but I haven’t had time to process all those photos, and April had quite a lot go…| Still Restlessjo
I went to London last week. But it wasn’t all about seeing family. I enjoyed a few hours with Sarah of Travel with Me fame, and the day after that, walked part of the Thames Path. This route …| From Pyrenees to Pennines
I’ve been so indecisive when it comes to travel this year. So many places I’d love to go, but still quite a lot going on at home. I finally made the push soon after my son had gone. A d…| Still Restlessjo
We’ve spent our last few Easters in England, so I was really looking forward to returning to the beautiful spectacle that is Festa das Tochas Floridas. It takes place in São Brás de Alportel,…| Still Restlessjo
I couldn’t wait to download my photos for this walk! What an absolute delight it was. Ever since my first visit to Monchique I’ve loved the area. There’s something quite magical a…| Still Restlessjo
Today we are visiting another Cornish garden, one that we have never visited before despite it being only 10 miles away. First we had a wonderful lunch before heading off to explore one of the Grea…| Cornwall in Colours
The door to the cathedral in Faro Well, despite the doom and gloom of Saturday’s Six Words, life goes on and the walking isn’t going to stop any time soon. Especially since we’re …| Still Restlessjo
I continue to be an omnivore and be true to the oxymoron-like definition of myself as “a vegetarian who eats a lot of meat” – by which I mean that I can enjoy a meatless meal no p…| Frascati Cooking...... That's Amore
A truly quick way to make lunch using the combination of vegetable proteins as well as veggies| Frascati Cooking...... That's Amore
I say ‘once more’ because we’ve climbed these lofty heights a time or two, and it’s always been worthwhile. Last year we visited Rocha da Pena in company with lovely Elizabe…| Still Restlessjo
I was in despair of capturing any photos of almond blossom that weren’t a whirling blur. The wind had howled all night, but the following morning the sky was an innocent blue. The Almond Blos…| Still Restlessjo
Where to start? I thought you might like a stork or two. It’s definitely the season. Walking back down the River Sequa towards Tavira, we paused at this sign to count their number. Perched hi…| Still Restlessjo
Just in case you thought that the skies were always blue in Sevilla, you’re going to need an umbrella today. As we left the Palacio de La Condesa de Lebriga, the threatened rain arrived. Weav…| Still Restlessjo
I promised you ham last week, and even cakes, if you hang around long enough. But first, it’s time to get walking. I should introduce you to my companions. We’re a pretty mixed bunch, b…| Still Restlessjo
The star of our South Uist walks is the west coast with its beautiful beaches.| The Glasgow Gallivanter
The city! Very different from El Cabanyal, where I was staying, my visits were made in a succession of raids, seeking out the shadows, for it was HOT. Even the magnificent Turia gardens, sprawling …| Still Restlessjo
I had a few reservations about staying in El Cabanyal. A former fishing district, I knew that it had character and that I would enjoy this, but I also knew that it was a couple of miles away from t…| Still Restlessjo
A 4.5 mile walk round two lakes in the Urris Hills.| The Glasgow Gallivanter
I really did think that my medleys might be a monthly feature, but somehow they got lost in the telling of my trip to Brittany and, before that, Ronda. Amazing what you can accomplish in a week of …| Still Restlessjo
Breakfast over, in a very companionable brasserie, it was time to pursue our exploration of Nantes. The shopping streets were full of character and cheerful people going about their morning busines…| Still Restlessjo
Mont Saint-Michel was a hard act to follow. No doubt we could have done things differently, but it was time to return that pesky hire car, and my husband couldn’t wait! The start to my day wa…| Still Restlessjo
Love Dinan though we did, we had a reason to move on. The hire car was to be returned the following day and we had one last call to make. Heading north east for 40 minutes, we arrived at the tiny v…| Still Restlessjo
A load of expectations rested on this one. Two years ago my son was in Dinan, for a friend’s wedding in a nearby chateau. It’s not often that he gets to go places before me, and then to…| Still Restlessjo
This has been one of the most colourful Springs that I can remember, here in the Algarve. A couple of rainy weeks in March greatly enhanced the seasonal spread of wildflowers all across the hills a…| Still Restlessjo
Saturday’s always seemed like a day apart for me, not in the same sense as Sunday, a day apart with God and church, but in a “day off from the routine” way. Since Saturday morning my husband actual…| This, that and the other thing
The UF MHA team celebrated a first-place victory at the 18th UAB Health Administration Case Competition, a first for the UF MHA program. Top accolades went to the University of Florida’s Master of Health Administration (MHA) case competition team for the first time in program history – not only at a challenging case competition event…| hsrmp.phhp.ufl.edu
Classic Spaghetti Bolognese with rich meat sauce, cream, and Parmesan. Easy cozy pasta dinner. #spaghetti #bolognese #pastanight #comfortfood| Jo Cooks
The weather has been playing tricks this week, so some of the Carnaval parades were cancelled. Not enough to stop us getting out and about, of course, and we spent Ash Wednesday, which was also Val…| Still Restlessjo
Although many of our walks are close to home, we do sometimes join forces with another walking group, to explore a wider region and benefit from their knowledge. I know the area around Alvor quite …| Still Restlessjo
Note the camera in my hand. Small, isn’t it? More to the point, I’m the subject of the photo, not the photographer. There’s a reason for that. It was our first walk with the group…| Still Restlessjo
Hi everyone, it's Jo here.| Country View Challenges
Hello everyone, it's Jo here.| Country View Challenges
Looking back at my various pre-Christmas jaunts, I was unable to be decisive, and that must surely call for another medley. I’ll start with a lovely walk we did, based around the village of S…| Still Restlessjo
I’ve actually been back in the Algarve now for more than 2 weeks, but as I’ve scarcely been over the doorstep, there’s not really a lot to share. Among the things I’ve misse…| Still Restlessjo
Here in the Algarve we have a choice of walking groups to join, if we don’t want to go it alone. This week we joined a lovely lass called Denise, who leads Algarve Active Life, on a bit of an…| Still Restlessjo
Of all the places we visited in Israel, to me, Mount Carmel, was the most beautiful! So much has gone on here, I hardly know where to start! Mount Carmel, (which means mountain of gardens) is menti…| ThatTravelLadyInHerShoes
Last week you would have wandered with me, in the gentle Algarve hills, a few kilometres inland from the beach. I always look for a bit of variety, so this week we’re down at the coast, just …| Still Restlessjo
Here we go again! Back in the Algarve hills with the walking group. Familiar, but beautiful. São Romão is our starting point, and we’re walking a loop, as we usually do. Coveting the occasion…| Still Restlessjo
In retrospect, our trip to France seemed to last much longer than a week, and it certainly didn’t lack for entertainment. I still have a few images I’d like to share, so I’m hopin…| Still Restlessjo
What is it with me and cliffs? An element of wanting what you don’t have, I suspect, because I live at the flat end of the Algarve. But I do love them, both looking up, and looking down! I…| restlessjo
