…. so now I’m one year old and not much wiser, but it’s what it’s!!!! When I lived in Dover, so often I had a chance I took Hoverspeed over to Ostende and then the short train journey to the … Continue reading
Met the ocean, beaches and high waves. On my program was to visit Foz do Douro and the morning was made for it – sunny and blue sky … and only a tram ride away from the Palácio da Bolsa (Infante), 20 … Continue reading
The train ride to rain, thunder and beautiful boats. Monday, and Aveiro was on my program – have heard and also read so much about this town south of Porto with beautiful houses and boats … called Portugal’s Venice. Early … Continue reading
A chill out day with impressive landmarks! Started my day with a visit São Bento station to see what everybody was talking about … and also to buy a ticket to Aveiro for Monday. Downhill the whole way. *smile No … Continue reading
A day far too hot to handle! I forgot that it was Saturday and took the metro out to Matosinhos (a major fishing port) and Mercado Municipal de Matosinhos – had to change metro at Trindade and that last journey was very long … Continue reading
A day of pampering … historical lunch spot and shopping, mostly window shopping. Google had told me that my favorite hairdresser have a couple of salons in Porto and the nearest salon to the hostel are at ViaCatarina Shopping- Jean … Continue reading
“When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money.” Susan Heller Why I went to Porto of all places – is all down to my good friend … Continue reading
