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About SUNGRL

This blog was originally set up to share our 9 month adventure around Europe and the USA with friends and family in 2014. On returning to NZ in January 2015 I decided to carry it on so I could continue to share any future travel adventures - it has become my electronic travel diary. I hope you enjoy and get inspired to visit some of the wonderful places we have visited.

Quinta do Lago South Course, Quinta do Lago, Algarve – Portugal

Posted on May 19, 2014 by SUNGRL

Today we played the Quinta do Lago South Course courtesy of our new Irish friend Alan. There are three courses that fall under the Quinta do Lago umbrella – the South course, the North course and Laranjal which is a … Continue reading →

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Portugal the Country

Posted on May 18, 2014 by SUNGRL

Part of this journey for me is learning more about the places we visit. I like to know how these places tick and compare some of the day to day living details with what we know in NZ. Wikipedia and … Continue reading →

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Parilla Natural, Alamancil, Algarve – Portugal

Posted on May 18, 2014 by SUNGRL

Last night we decided to try one of the highly recommended local restaurants – Parilla Natural. It is a South American grill restaurant where they specialise in steaks from Uruguay. It is owned by an English gentleman who also owns … Continue reading →

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BBQing with the Foreign Locals, Algarve – Portugal

Posted on May 17, 2014 by SUNGRL

Last Sunday we met Bruce who is the father of our next door neighbour in Havelock North – see the It’s a Small World After All post. Anyway Bruce invited us to a BBQ at his place on Friday night. … Continue reading →

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Oceanico Faldo Course round 2, Amendoeira, Algarve – Portugal

Posted on May 17, 2014 by SUNGRL

On Friday we had another round of golf at the Oceanic Faldo Course – we were originally supposed to play the O’Connor Junior course but they had been doing some heavy duty maintenance so suggested we play the Faldo course … Continue reading →

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Oceanico Faldo Course, Amendoeira, Algarve – Portugal

Posted on May 15, 2014 by SUNGRL

Today we played the Oceanico Faldo Course which was designed by none other than Sir Nick Faldo.  It was one of those courses where you had to play strategically which is what he had in mind when he designed it. … Continue reading →

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Seville, Andalusia – Spain

Posted on May 14, 2014 by SUNGRL

Today we spent the morning doing some more exploring in Seville.  The old town has so many little roads and lanes that seem to go everywhere – it is easy to get lost.  The spire of the cathedral acts as … Continue reading →

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Seville, Andalusia – Spain

Posted on May 14, 2014 by SUNGRL

We had heard from a few of the locals in the Algarve that Seville in neighbouring Spain was worth a visit so we decided to take a road trip. It is about two and a half hours from where we … Continue reading →

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Oceanico Victoria Golf Course, Vilamoura – Portugal

Posted on May 12, 2014 by SUNGRL

Today we played one of the Oceanico courses in Vilamoura – Oceanico Victoria. Oceanico have seven courses in this area that they refer to as the seven wonders. Oceanico Victoria was designed by Arnold Palmer and completed in 2004. The … Continue reading →

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It’s a small world after all….

Posted on May 12, 2014 by SUNGRL

We had a very social weekend in the Algarve. On Saturday we went to the Lemon Tree or O Limoeiro in Portugese for lunch. The food was excellent – all home made with fresh ingredients and herbs and spices. The … Continue reading →

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