14/10 Saturday, lazy walk around Portima

After registration I had a lazy walk around the old town to get my bearings. This was a revelation, numerously squares, alleyways with cute glimpses of the the river, cafe's, restaurants, history and ancient churches.

I wanted to find the location of the opening ceremony, this ended up being the square in front of the tourist information centre, on the riverside just beside the blue bridge. Very sensible location, easy wheelchair access and parking.

When I visited on Saturday afternoon the cafe at the other end of the building was buzzing, dance DJ and the locals all up and dancing. The centre was also hosting a poignant photo journalist exhibition, so similar to home; huge walls of flame, highly distressed old people, exhausted fire fightes and as a differentiation photos from crumbling buildings in Ukraine.

The old town was delightful, the locals were out and about and more into piccolo coffees and local pastries.

Found some great dinner options on the way back to out guesthouse.Read more