TRAVEL DIARY: PORTO 1
After a brisk journey aboard the Alfa Pendular, Portugal’s flagship Pendolinoa high-speed train, we arrived in Porto just past midday, so we were starving from the trip. Near our Airbnb, we stumbled upon a nearby restaurant where, unsure of what to choose, we trusted the owner’s recommendations for our meal.
Francesinha is a Portuguese sandwich, originally from Porto, featuring layers of toasted bread, beef or pork, sausages, ham, and cheese, all enveloped in a decadent beer-infused tomato sauce. Not my cup of tea, but Jack finished it.
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After lunch, we wandered around Porto, casually stopping to explore whatever caught our eye.
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We saw this bridge and wondered how we can get down to the river, not realising that it was the famous Dom Luis Bridge.
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Passed by the Fernandina Wall which is a medieval city fortification in the Old Town. In front of it is a bronze statue of Arnaldo Gama, distinguished Portuguese novelist, poet and journalist.
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Walking downwards to the River, we saw all these public art.
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Metro rail train on top of Dom Luis I Bridge, which is also a walkway that spans the Douro River.
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Scenes from the Dom Luis Bridge.
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Sat for drinks and relaxed for a bit because we wanted to wait for the sunset.
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And there it was… at about half past 6 is the sunset over the Duoro River.
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Photos from 24 October 2023
Our initial hours in Porto were absolutely captivating, leaving us thoroughly impressed.
so interesting – on my bucket list.
Definitely should be one for the bucket list. Thanks for commenting VJ.
You’re welcome Teresa
Beautiful snapshots of a wonderful experience Teresa. Thank you for sharing. Now it’s my turn to say, I’ve never been. Thanks for taking me along.
Haha the world is so big!
It’s such a vibrant city, Teresa. I absolutely love your last 2 photos down onto the quayside. Many thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous photos❤️
Thanks so much Christie.
Lovely scenes Teresa 😀
Thanks Brian…what is there not to love about Porto.
What a lovely day exploring the city, with a bit of everything – river views, old architecture, street art and a sunset!
Was really great to see all of them in one go. Thanks Sarah.
A wonderful post of an extraordinary city and reminder of one of the best mini-breaks I ever had.
Great to have reminded you.
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