Mikki’s Place to Stay, Pêra
17th – 24th February 2020: Caitríona: The following pics are from an interesting spot we stayed at, not far from Albufeira, for eight days in late February. It came recommended as a site with a difference and it didn’t fail to live up to its reputation. It is situated outside Pêra, not far from Porches. Set out in the countryside, it lies in the midst of fig groves (are they called groves?!), vineyards, and orange groves. It was set up as a motorhome site by a woman called Mikki whose passion is art and pottery. I loved the vibe of this place, the animals nearby, the vibrant colours, the laid back feel of the place. I hope you enjoy the pics below which give a flavour of Mikki’s place 💛
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Our van looked out over the fig trees which were just beginning to come into leaf after the winter:
February sunset:
Mikki’s bar:
The colours in this place did my heart good 
Dried herbs from the gardens 
Foosball counts as homeschool, right?! 
Plenty of languages here we recognise!
This little dog belonged to the site and took up residence under the table of our van neighbours opposite. Despite his diminutive size, he was fierce! Note he is missing an eye, apparently following an altercation with another, much larger dog. We called him Vlad, the Destroyer of Worlds:
A slightly less aggressive cricket we helped out of harm’s way
Mikki’s pottery adorned the site and nearby gardens. Here are the pottery birds:
…chickens… 
…poppies…
…cats… 
…and ladies 
And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves / And satin sandals, and say we’ve no money for butter.
I shall sit down on the pavement when I’m tired / And gobble up samples in shops and press alarm bells
And run my stick along the public railings / And make up for the sobriety of my youth.
I shall go out in my slippers in the rain / And pick flowers in other people’s gardens / And learn to spit.
[Warning, by Jenny Joseph]
getting good at the selfies 
a wander round to see the donkeys, llamas, chickens and wallabies! 
Some of Mikki’s work on display in the gardens; this struck a chord!
And finally, more beautiful sunsets:
