We went on a one hour "six bridges" boat tour this evening. It was nice getting a different perspective of the city. And we had a very different view of the church that was next to our Douro RiverRead more
June 14 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We went on a one hour "six bridges" boat tour this evening. It was nice getting a different perspective of the city. And we had a very different view of the church that was next to our Douro RiverRead more
June 14 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
We had to try this sandwich that Porto is famous for.
It's made of thick bread, bologna, fresh sausage, sausage, beef steak, ham, cheese and a tomato-beer sauce.
We went for a long walk before andRead more
June 13 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Today I saw the doctor for my follow up visit - he said that I was healing well.
Took some more pictures of some of the beautiful Portuguese tile work.
June 12 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
We had to move from the apartment overlooking the Duoro River (I still miss that view!) and found another apartment that was a bit closer to the main tourist attractions.
We were able to drop ourRead more
June 11 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We walked a different route from the apartment to the Center and found these lovely gardens with wonderful views of the city and the river.
June 10 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
We are really enjoying this apartment. It's a great spot to watch the people and boats going by. It's also along the Camino and I saw quite a few pilgrims on their way.
It's right next to a blue andRead more
June 9 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
We are making the best of the situation and have found a great apartment for a few days in Porto overlooking the Duoro River.
I don't have much pain in my arm at all, but can't move it in certainRead more
June 7 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
My second surgery went well.
Much nicer environment in the private hospital where I'm in my own room with a view of the ocean!
June 6 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
We took advantage of the local offerings today. The city that we are staying in, Matosinhos is known for its fresh fish market, and nearby restaurants that cook that fish on outdoor grills.
Randy andRead more
Laurie ReynoldsSo did you have robalo or dourada? I think robalo is sea bass but I have a hard time distinguishing it from dourada. Just finding your findpenguins now! I will have to go back and read from Lisboa. Hoping you will soon be on the wy home, Terri.
Yay! I'm so glad you're home with a good report on healing. Long journey home, now rest and heal.
Finally catching up with your travels! So sorry to hear about your accident! Hoping for a speedy recovery. Glad you are home! My friend and I finished on May 29 (Porto-Santiago-Coastal), thanks for all of your useful tips at our meetings!! Now following Keri on her journey. My return trip was an absolute nightmare!
Travel nightmare aside, I’m sure you are very happy to be home! Quite the camino, Terri.