Category Archives: Porto

The Story of the Best Restaurant in Portugal

Posted on October 4, 2018 by admin

This is a story is worth telling. The four of us were riding along N-222, a scenic byway along the Rio Douro on the way to Quinta do Cachao in São João da Pesqueira, when the low tire pressure light … Continue reading →

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Doors and Tiles, Porto.

Posted on October 3, 2018 by admin

The most striking elements of most of Porto’s older buildings are the elegant doorways and the extensive use of ceramic tiles. Each can be found in every state of repair, from fully intact to falling apart. I’m fascinated by both … Continue reading →

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Porto, Day 2

Posted on October 3, 2018 by admin

Joined by Scott and Cathy Wells, our traveling companions for most of the rest of our time in Portugal, we set out to explore more of Porto, including a trip across the Rio Douro for a tour of the Taylor … Continue reading →

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Livraria Lellos, Porto

Posted on October 3, 2018 by admin

We were joined today by Scott and Cathy Wells, our traveling companions for much of the rest of the trip. We decided to go back to the Livraria Lellos, aka the Harry Potter bookstore. It was much less crowded so … Continue reading →

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Porto, Day One

Posted on October 2, 2018 by admin

The plan was to spend the morning walking from our apartment through the old town and city center on our way down to the Ribeira, the touristy but very beautiful northern bank of the Rio Douro. From there, we’d catch … Continue reading →

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Sunset in Porto

Posted on October 1, 2018 by admin

We decided to stick around for the sunset over the Atlantic before exploring for a place to eat dinner and I got a bit carried away.

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Arrival

Posted on October 1, 2018 by admin

It took 26 hours, three air legs, one bus leg since the trains were on strike, and an Uber ride to get here, but here’s the view from our apartment in Porto for the next three days. The bridge is … Continue reading →

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