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“YOUNG” ONES, MAYBE MY AGE, WHICH IS YOUNG FOR THEM ! PIPs ABOVE

THE OLD OAK PASSED...YEAR AFTER YEAR I SAW IT DECAYING, LIKE ME... WISHING YOU ALL A FINE WEEKEND, SUNNY OR RAINY, ACCORDING TO YOUR WISHES.

MAYBE BETTER SEEN LARGE ON BLACK?

Opulenta villa do Império Romano ocupada durante a Antiguidade tardia e os primeiros tempos de domínio do Islão. Nos inícios do século IV era uma luxuosa residência senhorial, termas, lagares de azeite e de vinho e instalações agrícolas, revelador do estilo de vida de uma família de elevado estatuto social e político. Integra este conjunto um templo cristianizado no século VI e usado como cemitério no período islâmico até ao século X, que se mantém conservado até ao arranque das abóbadas Entre os achados arqueológicos encontram-se mosaicos de temática predominantemente marinha, mármores e cerâmicas diversas, estuques pintados e esculturas que decoravam os interiores e os jardins. ++++++++ Opulent villa of the Roman Empire occupied during the late antiquity and the first times of the dominion of Islam. At the beginning of the 4th century it was a luxurious manor house, spa, olive oil and wine presses and agricultural facilities, revealing the lifestyle of a family of high social and political status. This complex includes a temple which was Christianised in the 6th century and used as a cemetery during the Islamic period until the 10th century, which has been preserved until the vaults were torn down. Archaeological finds include mosaics with a predominantly marine theme, marbles and various ceramics, painted stucco and sculptures which decorated the interiors and gardens. culturaportugal.gov.pt/pt/conhecer/local/_drcalgarve/ruinas-romanas-de-milreu

Reflected on a restaurant's windows

WHEN THE HORIZON SHOWS SUCH RED A POPULAR SAYING PREDICTS RAIN, BUT HOPELESS NOW AS WEATHER FORECASTS ARE "DRY"

THIS PHOTO IS PART OF A SERIES TAKEN FEW DAYS AGO FOR A LOCAL RESTAURANT'S WEBSITE. AS SUNDAY CHALLENGE THIS WEEK IS ABOUT BOKEH AND I WANTED SOMETHING DIFFERENT THAN MY USUAL THIS IS IT. IT IS A FISH SOUP, VERY TASTY... AND PERFECT WITH ALENTEJO'S RED WINES. PHOTO TAKEN IN ASSOCIATION WITH RICARDO

MAYBE BETTER SEEN LARGE !

THIS YEAR, AS IT ALMOST DIDN'T RAIN, THEY ARE TINIEST THAN USUAL, LESS THAN 5mm WIDE...

WHO SAID LEMON TREES ARE OVERRATED? LOL !