Porto Days 1 and 2

We arrived in Porto and what a change from Ireland! We have gone from very cool weather to very warm sunshine ☀️. We have left the rural green fields for a densely populated historic city.

We are in awe of the old buildings and especially the ones covered with tile! The city's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a huge maze of narrow cobblestone streets and colorful buildings. I love the laundry hanging from windows to dry and the elderly women sitting on their tiny balconies watching the people below.

We are staying across the Douro River in Villa Nova de Gaia at the House of Sandeman. We are surrounded by many Port wine makers and we had a fantastic tour of the Sandeman Cellars which included tastings of 10, 20, 30, and 40 year tawny ports. Alan was in heaven!

Tomorrow, we will cross the river to stay right in the historic center.Read more