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Porto stopover

We are spending a few days in Porto. A stopover to rest our feet, and treat some blisters.  Porto is a medium sized, busy city. It is on the Douro river, along with its sister city Vila Nova de Gaia, they straddle either side of the river connected by 6 bridges.

Gustaf Eiffel bridge


There is lot to see and do, a few of the highlights.

Port wine tasting/drinking,

$4200/bottle, 260 years old.

The other one, not these.


Gondola ride,



Eating Farturas

Porto Cathedral


Ceiling in Sacristy of Cathedral

River cruise


Beaches

Majestic Cafe – Where J.K. Rowling is claimed to have written the 1st Harry Potter book. While she lived in Porto teaching English.

The book shop that was part of the inspiration for Harry Potter.

Funicular up to City


After 4 nights in Porto we plan to be on the road again tomorrow. 

Ok, which way?

That’s better

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