Pay attention

Not for the first time, my light hearted commentary on life in the Algarve has got up someone's nose. Sadly, the comments left here had to be deleted, as they were judged to be simply offensive, and did not add anything to the blog. It´s great that people take the time to read what's written, but it´s a shame when they don´t see the whole picture.
Remember in exams when one of the first things you were told is to read the entire question before considering your reply? Well, the same applies when reading a newspaper, magazine, blog or any other article.
So, just to set the record straight, and to reiterate points already made:

1. The driving tips I have posted are a genuine observation of terrible driving that I witness on a daily basis. Nowhere do I say that this is a criticism of the driving of Portuguese people, but it is a criticism of those who are here in the Algarve, regardless of nationality. This is more about an underlying attitude which affects all of us here, and it is dangerous. Until there is a campaign with the type of shocking images that are seen in the USA and the UK I do not think people will understand how bad the situation us.
2. I only write about what I find. I don´t make it up (not enough time or imagination). So, that's what I see and experience, and it´s my take on it. That's the luxury of a blog, you can express your views, opinions and relate your experiences.

Finally, I welcome all posts here, if they add something to the blog. Posting of puerile, irrelevant or simply boring comments will be edited.