Monday’s stroll down memory lane has put me in the mood for exploring the past, so I thought I’d take an even bigger step back in history today and share with you some of my past and present collection. If you have been accompanying us for a while on our Portuguese adventures then you may recall my first Olhão’s past and present and the follow up Seafarers of Olhão. There was also 50 Years ago. I do like looking back! I hope you will enjoy these just as much.
The next three are all of the Jardim Pescador do Olhanense including one of before there was a garden. Think this is probably a change for the better. I wonder though if the fishermen would have agreed at the time, having lost their easy access to the factories and markets in return for a garden?!
Heading north now up to the railway line. First by the library which was once the hospital, and then an exploration down the railway tracks. The changes definitely not as pretty up here but fascinating in terms of past and present. Also surprisingly difficult to stand in the same place to take the shots!
Our tour of Olhão continues with a stroll back down the Avenida da Republica, also much changed and again not really for the better before returning to the harbour area, where I will finish today. I’ll probably be back though soon with more, in fact perhaps I should make this a regular feature.
But before I go, a plea for help. Do you recognise this village? Apparently it is in the Algarve but as of yet I have not found anyone who recognises it. Those chimneys are quite unusual for the Algarve. if you don’t know but know someone who might, have a Portuguese blog or are on twitter then do share this post, as I’d love to learn where it is.