For one of the longer rides of this year the Algarve Senior Bikers met earlier than usual at São Marcos de Serra, this allowed their arrival in the cooler temperatures of the west shortly after a pause for refreshments and any necessary refueling in Colos.
Estoi Palace International Rotary Club (RCEPI) held its annual Presidential handover on 27th June at the Wine Bistro in Vilasol. After the flag ceremony and introductions, 40 guests enjoyed an excellent meal provided by Ricardo and Lucy together with their fantastic team.
Last week, on Wednesday 14th of June 2023, at the Cavalry & Guards Club in central London, The Treaty of London Dinner celebrated the 650th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of London in 1373 between England and Portugal.
After an interruption of 4 years due to Covid, Rotary Club Estoi Palace International, (RCEPI) reconnected with its traditional White dinner earlier this month.
Our latest Royal British Legion Portugal Branch lunch was a bit different this time – we were very fortunate to enjoy a fabulous wine tasting at Quinta do Tor.
Algarve Senior Bikers celebrated their 13th anniversary with a ride from Boliqueime to the Gaivota home for children and teenagers home in Albufeira.
The ASB May ride was through the picturesque valley from Santa Margarita and up and over hills above Salir, in the central Algarve.
In London, they marked the first coronation since 1953 with the crowning of King Charles – a magnificent event that stirred every emotion. I am sure most people were glued to the television to watch the day unfold and the pomp and circumstance that the UK is so good at. ( ...and naturally waiting for the adorable Prince Louis to misbehave!)
