PORTO

Spent a few days in Porto.  A large city on the banks of the Douro which rises steeply to the North. Lots of old churches and reminders of Portugal's colonial past. Opposite bank is Vila Nova de Gaia where all the old port houses are. Best as far as the ambience and free tastings were concerned is Taylors. Not so good was Sandemans who also charged for the tour. Enjoyed Porto but always less than happy where nearly every church charges an entrance fee even if they haven't got that much to show.
We are now in Nazare, a seaside resort to the south. Very hot yesterday and until about an hour ago today when a sea fret has come in and dropped temperatures by about 14 degrees c!
We've eaten out on good seafood on a couple of occasions. All the young waiters seem to model themselves on Cristiano Ronaldo (haircuts and facial expressions rather than unnecessary diving which would be rather messy in their profession.)
Tomorrow we are off to Evora, more of which plus some photos next week)
Adeus
J & P