Aveiro

After sleeping in a bit, we continued our self-directed walking tour.
Imperial McDonalds (inside an old cafe from the beginning of the 20th century still decorated in art nouveau and stained glass)
Majestic Cafe, walk down Rua Santa Catarina pedestrian mall Capela das Alma's (said a pasalom, lit two candles and had our Compostella stamped)
Mercado do Bolhão - side trip to a fun market for fresh fruit salad.
Back to the Igreja dos Carmelitos/ two little windows between the churches which belong to the famous Hidden House used as a secret hiding place for dissident groups to conspire against the ruling political regime/ Igrreja do Carmo.
Mosteiro San Bento da Victoria (double stair case)
Fonte Mouzinho Silveira
Lunch at Cachorra and then a half day tour (Carlos Silva is our guide) to Aveiro.
First spot Costa Nova fishing village (lagoon side - very cute cottages... it was explained that the people in the village were fishers originally and as such, drinkers. they painted their houses in different colors so they could easily recognize their home after a night out.)
Second stop, Aveiro. Salt lakes dot the entrance where salt is still harvested. Then, on to a gondola (Moliceiro boat) ride of the canals. Our guide, Alex... was a funny and horrible flirt...lol. A short walking tour of Aveiro, and a stop to taste ovos moles (Aveiro style) egg yolk + sugar in pastry and a return to Porto. On to Barcelos!Читать далее