A Rainy Day..
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Makes for a “bumpy and firm” arrival in Lisbon.
Hertz Rental..
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Booked online for just $21 per day plus fees it’s a bargain for exploring. A mandatory “Toll Pass” turns out to be a good deal. 25 Euros if you’re in a hurry to get to Porto.. but why?
5 Speed On The Floor…
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And along N1.. An important part of Portugal’s history is discovered.
From The 1300’s
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The Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitoria..
Dried Cod Fish..
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A popular part of Portuguese cuisine.
A Fine Stout…
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From Super Bock that’s only 1.40E per pour..
The Streets Of Porto..
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Alive with character and colors especially around sunset.
Sunset Across The Rio Douro
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A popular event to watch one of the many hills and bridges around the city.
Igreja de Sao Joao Novo
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In the Porto Historic district, a few steps from my accommodations.
The Apartment…
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Located in the Historical District a gem of a find for just 212 Euros for two nights. Authentic Porto Village is a recently renovated unit that is spacious clean and comfortable with a great host.
Local Cuisine..
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Including Francesinha a Portuguese layered sandwich that originated in Porto along with Bacalhau (cod fished) loaded with unique potato chips.
A Night Walk
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A peaceful way to enjoy Porto and to see the local architecture under a different light.
Street Parking
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A manageable if you want to stay at local apartment in the city. 2hr parking in most places from 9am-7pm. Meters takes coins or you can download a parking app.
1772…
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A street fountain dating back 4yrs prior to United States independence in 1776.
Sardine Sandbox
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Is where the Pinhais Factory tour begins. In the sandbox is where we find the three main components of the operations here.. a fishing boat, a packing can and of course.. sardine.
A Doctors’s Office
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Traditionally a doctor visited the factory on a regular basis. Additionally, on site daycare was also provided for the mostly female employee group.
Ordering Window
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Used from 1920-2020. A very mechanical process where the window opened larger for bigger orders.
The Products..
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The “Pinhais” for local distribution. “Nuri” named after a “Spanish Female Lover” primarily for export. The main buyers.. Austria.
The Ingredients…
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From cucumber to chili peppers.. spices added to make the product unique.
The Safe…
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Where the secret “Tomato Recipe” was kept.
The Factory Floor…
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Where over 50 female employees manually prepare sardines using scissors. Here chili peppers or other spices are added to the can.
Old Factory Equipment..
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And the product.. packaged and ready for shipping.
Personal Labeling
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At the end of the tour, you get to practice wrapping a can with your personal label.
The Packaging…
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All done manually. In one shift about 1400 cans are packaged using just two strips of tape.
The Best Part..
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A sampling of the product with two full pours of “Vinho Verde”. My favorite, sardines in olive oil.. delicious.































































