How the Algarve has Changed: A Reflective Look at this Part of Portugal Over the Past Twenty Seven Years.

If you are interested in love affairs, then this love affair with the Algarve started in 1984 and lasted for the past twenty seven years. You don't get that length of time in jail for murder! Not always a complete love affair, as some of the frustrations, stupidities and nonsenses which occur in Portugal, could lead most relationships to the point of divorce or even suicide! However, the author managers to combine the beautiful aspects of this wonderful part of the world with much love, affection and a realistic and honest view of the Algarve, over an extraordinary length of time, in what to most British people is a foreign country. If you are looking to read a book which might win the Booker Prize for literature, run out of the bookshop screaming because this is not it! But if you are interested in a personal view of those aspects of the Algarve which are hidden from the tourist and holiday industry, BUY THIS BOOK, you will not regret your decision. 'The above quote is from the Chairman of the Toilet Book Writers Guild' 'Brilliant' - The Daily Miller 'Women will love it' - The Daily Snail ' Another Masterpiece' - The Spectacle 'Truly Remarkable' - The Yorkshire Evening Ghost 'Unsurpassed' - The Daily Smirker

A retired management consultant running my own company, Industrial Relations and Personnel Services Ltd for the past forty years. Now divides our time between living in the UK and Portugal where we have had a house for the past twenty seven years. Having spent the above time in Portugal we feel qualified to outline the vast changes that have taken place here. Interests include, scuba diving, skiing, motorcycling, classical music, international travel, composing and playing middle of the road pop music and entertaining at gigs, DIY and keeping my wife happy!