The moon hangs low over the Algarve tonight, its soft, bright curve glowing like a quiet smile, almost as though it is reflecting on the past few weeks of heavy and relentless storms. Gentle ripples across the ocean as if it’s sharing a secret with the waves, possibly to remain calm and balanced for at least a short respite. There’s a warmth in its expression, a gentle calm that makes the whole Algarvian coastline feel embraced and at peace after the heavy recent storms.