May 31, 2020
Aljezur, Portugal
Big Sky is for sale.
Two videos below showcase Big Sky inside and outside.
For detailed information click here.
Count down to move-in day.
Following 13 fabulous years living aboard our floating luxury condo on water, she is now for sale. Click here for details.
Barb and Con Sprenger
To Aljezur
We’re trying out a Captur car rental, and it’s not bad. We drove to Aljezur, 30 minutes north and west to the coast. Our road trip started with a climb up the Aljezur Castle for a bird’s eye view of the area. Later, we drove to the coast wishing we’d brought our swim suits.

The other day, we took Big Sky out for the day, dropping anchor at Meia Praia and enjoyed our first swim of the season. Con lasted longer than me, snorkeling under the boat to learn that Big Sky needed new zincs. A few days later, Roy, the professional diver in the marina replaced them.
The Jacaranda trees are in full bloom lining many of Lagos’ city streets giving a sea of lavender appearance. Pictured, they’re tall elegant trees with lavender blooming clusters covering the branches. Under every tree is a carpet of lavender blossoms. They dramatically usher in the summer, blooming through to fall when they turn yellow.
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While visiting South Africa for a month, the virus became a crisis and the window to return to Portugal was shrinking. Visit South Africa for pictures and stories of our awesome trip.
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Visit Portugal 2020.
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For a peak at our soon-to-be home in the Algarve, click here.
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My article: The Inspirational Philosophy of Sailing Through Life: https://www.nauticalmind.com/blog/2012/02/sailing-through-life/
​Panorama photos below: View of Sintra from Castle dos Mouros; Erice amphitheatre in Sicily; Gulfo di Castelemmarre, Sicily; castles in Erice; Paxos in the Greek Ionian, and the northern end of the island of Milos.
09/22/19