Brittany Ferries - Plymouth

Set off from Canadel yesterday with an overnight in Bridgewater so arrived in Plymouth this afternoon.
Now at the quay and awaiting embarkation with Michael and Theresa who I met earlier atLeggi altro
Bay of Biscay

Absolutely fabulous weather the whole way across, I had an early night but up early and about watching the wake... sea really calm and although warnings of rain in Santander we're hoping it clearsLeggi altro
Awaiting Disembarkation

Wow, so many bikes, there must've been well over 500, although most of them are on their way to the rally at Faro in the South, run by the Moto Clube Faro, it's said to be 'Biker Mecca'
Also aLeggi altro
Parajes

Weird room but what a view!
Went for a swim today, Tuesday - 16.00, well more of a get in and try and stand up sort of thing really but huge fun met Ines, because I moved her clothes up the beach, andLeggi altro
Ribadeo

Very quiet came here to the Plaza de España square, where the Torre de Los Moreno is located sadly it was partly hidden being refurbished!
Walked along the quay and enjoyed a Mahou whilst watchingLeggi altro
Casa Velha

On arrival I ended up in the wrong place, a slight mishap with the Post Code and ended up in the middle of an industrial area...scary!
Casa Velha is ‘basic’ but clean and the people friendly
Portugal

I actually rode into Portugal at 12.45 but had to stop further on, if only to take this photo of their motorway!
Zimborio do Senhor do Padrao

'Lantern Tower of Senhor Padrao'. The 'Lord of the Pattern' marks the place where, according to local legend , the image of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos was given to the coast on 03 May in the yearLeggi altro
Tragédia do Mar

In 2005, the monument 'Tragédia do Mar' was inaugurated on the beach of Matosinhos, a sculpture tribute to the shipwreck of 1947 with about three meters of height, composed of five figures of orphansLeggi altro
She Changes - The Anémona

The sculpture, designed in 2015 by Janet Echelman, is designed to reflect Porto's and Matosinhos's seafaring and industrial heritage.
The three support poles are painted to resemble the smokestacksLeggi altro
Lisbon (Lisboa)

So after a trip of some 350km (220 miles) I arrive in Lisbon, or nearly...this has been quite a journey not least for 'breaking down', although a lovely mechanic fixed this by simply tapping theLeggi altro
Portas de Castelo

I have arrived...and a very eventful journey too!
All very boring I know but I’ve been to the shops and am now going to simply relax and enjoy a glass of wine and the view from the balcony
Castelo de Sao Jorge

Lisbon Castle, the Castelo de Sao Jorge, stands above central Lisbon and was the ancient seat of power for Portugal for over 400 years although much of the present castle was significantly restored inLeggi altro
Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen

This 'Ponto de Vista' is a spectacular viewpoint over Lisbon and you can see the Castelo S. Jorge from here
Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen (1919 - 2004) was a Portuguese poet and writer
I wasLeggi altro
Graca Church

Really looking to see the interior of the Graca Church, which is right next to the 'Ponto de Vista' Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen, but there was a wedding being held today, so will return in theLeggi altro
Miradouro de Santa Luzia

Lovely little garden next to Santa Luzia Church of the Knights of Malta, with superb views and great atmosphere. There are some nice Azulejos scenes on the side of the church, nice flowers, a buskerLeggi altro
Meandering in Lisbon

Maconha !?

On the Rua do Amparo, just off the Praça Dom Pedro IV, I was offered, for a price, a rather large packet of Maconha...now why would someone pick on me to make an offer like that!?
Must admit itLeggi altro
Lavra Funicular

The Lavra funicular was the first street funicular in the world. It opened on 19 April 1884 and carried 3,000 people, free of charge, on that day alone! Originally water-powered, it was converted toLeggi altro
Campo Mártires da Pátria

A large garden area half of which is occupied by Jardim Braancamp Freire (Campo de Santana), with the statue at the end honoring Dr. Sousa Martins and the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the NewLeggi altro
Grande Guerra (1914 - 1918)

Full title is: Monumento aos Mortos da Grande Guerra (Monument to the Dead of the Great War)
A monument erected in memory of those killed in World War I, and also the glorification of the livingLeggi altro
Monumento aos Restauradores

The Monument to the Restorers (Monumento aos Restauradores) is a monument located in Restauradores Square in Lisbon, Portugal.
The monument memorializes the victory of the Portuguese Restoration War.Leggi altro
Ascensor da Gloria - Funicular

The Glória Funicular (Ascensor da Glória), sometimes known as the Elevador da Glória (Glória Lift), is a funicular railway line in Santo Antóniol. It connects the Pombaline downtownLeggi altro
Elevador de Santa Justa

Built in 1901, by Raoul Mesnier, the lift carries passengers up the hill from the Baixa District to the Largo do Carmo and the ruins of the Carmo church.
When constructed wrought-iron was both aLeggi altro
From the top of the Santa Justa

Charlesi Main-B
A four berth cabin all to myself...luxury!