May Holiday

We were delighted to receive this message by e-mail:-

I would just like to say a very big thank you for looking after us so well on our recent ‘honeymoon’ break. Steve and I both had an absolutely wonderful time – we couldn’t believe the difference in the weather to February and how nice it was to walk out in the evening – in daylight! It was the best holiday we’d ever had.

We love Armacao and the Garbe so much that we could never contemplate going anywhere else – why would we want to?

We are definitely coming back next May (as well as February) and I am now looking at coming back for my (big) birthday next September.

Thank you again and look forward to seeing you in February.


Very many thanks,


Julie (and Steve)

Activity Holidays - Middle Eastern Dancing

A Journey through dance of the Middle East

7 nights - 300 Euros per person

Each break consists of seven nights accommodation sharing a twin landview room, breakfast, afternoon tea and biscuits and a place on our Middle Eastern Dancing Course

Course details
The course consists of four 3-hour sessions

From the desert sands of Morocco and Tunisia to the African borders and Nile Delta, we are entering on an historical journey, exploring dance in its many elements. The sensuous classical Beledi of Egypt, from which we have coined ‘Belly Dance’, elements from ancient Persia, fast Gypsy rhythms through Andalusia to fusions of India and world music, from Cairo to New York. Learn the ancient and the modern, exploring many cultures as you learn the techniques and appreciation of the many different styles which today form one of the largest and most exciting dance movements in the world.

Your tutor specialises in teaching control and isolation of movement, enabling students to build confidence early in their experience. Age and ability is no barrier to learning this wonderful form of self expression. Over fifteen years as a teacher have given your tutor knowledge of the potential blockages and ways to facilitate learning. In the past she has enabled students with many disabilities, including steel hips and blindness, to take part and feel special.

This course will take you through the basic movements, gaining co-ordination skill along the way which enables the use of veils, scarves and finger cymbals, building to dance choreography. Costume and make-up will also be explained as part of the overall performance skill.

The course takes place in the beautiful Raj at the Garbe with views through the palm trees, over the sand with waves lapping the shore. Classes are divided into two one and a half hour sessions daily. Extra classes can be arranged. Photo shoots on the beach can also be arranged as a special memento of your stay.

Price per person to include the course and 7 nights accommodation sharing twin landview room and breakfast is 300 Euros per person.

Dates
5th – 12th November, 2006
21st – 28th January, 2007
18th - 25th February, 2007
18th – 25th March, 2007

To book or for more information, please send an e-mail to activities@hotelgarbe.com

Recipes from the Algarve - Arroz Doce

Sweet Rice Pudding

1 cup of rice 2 egg yolk
3 cups milk ½ cup of sugar
1 tsp ground lemon peel 1 tsp vanilla sugar
1 tbsp cinamon 1 tbsp sugar

Put the rice into boiling water and after five minutes drain off the water. Bring the milk with sugar and vanilla to the boil.
Add the rice and cover. Simmer until the rice is soft. Break the egg yolk and mix with lemon peel. Stir this into the rice pudding. Fill into small glass dishes and stand to cool. Turn over and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.