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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.

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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Algarve – Portugal

Posted on May 9, 2014 by SUNGRL

Another fairly relaxed day in the Algarve. It started with a run for both of us – yes you did read that right – Stevie took to the streets! A little trip to the shopping Mall – Forum Algarve – … Continue reading →

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Vale do Lobo – Royal Course, Algarve – Portugal

Posted on May 8, 2014 by SUNGRL

Today we played the second course in Vale do Lobo – the Royal Course. We found this course tighter & shorter than the Ocean Course. It was still really nice & well kept. The bird life on the course is … Continue reading →

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Portimao, Algarve – Portugal

Posted on May 7, 2014 by SUNGRL

On our way back from Sagres we decided to call in to Portimao which is still in the western Algarve. Portimao is the biggest town in the western Algarve and sits on the bank of the Arade river facing Ferragudo … Continue reading →

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Sagres & Cape St Vincent, Algarve – Portugal

Posted on May 7, 2014 by SUNGRL

Today we took a road trip to Sagres and Cape St Vincent – this is the south western most point of Portugal & Europe. The Cape is a landmark for all ships travelling to the Mediterranean. The cliffs around the … Continue reading →

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Three Scots, a Pom & two Kiwis, Algarve – Portugal

Posted on May 5, 2014 by SUNGRL

Tonight we had dinner at the Scot’s place we met last week at one of the restaurants on the beach – Gus & Sheila. They had some friends visiting from Scotland – Nicholas & Veronica. We got some NZ lamb … Continue reading →

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