Douro Valley

Strolled up past the music theater and off to metro to get car from the sorority after a few Car hire issues to start but eventually got away and drove up the Douro Valley. Once you get to the river the steep winery terraces everywhere are impressive with the river backdrop.
Quiet day - Portuguese tripe and bean lunch, seeing Pinhoa, a quick stop at a winery.
Out for dinner tonight.

Day 2
Rose early and relaxed with a great Breakfast provided by the hotel.
Then off to Vila Real where we went to Casa Mateus. Walk through the gardens and a bit of a history tour. Then looked around the old town and a couple of churches.
Back to Lamego an old town on the other side. Famous castle and cathedral but only the cathedral was open. Great Vista and enjoyed the self appointed challenge of climbing the 600+ steps 2 at a time.
Drove the back roads all day which was great for seeing the countryside.
Dinner out pizza and salad.Read more