Douro ValleyEarly Morning WalkI had a restless sleep last night. I think the port is giving me weird dreams. I dreamt that while we are away, Cameron has been sneaking a flock of chickens into our house and roosting them in our air ducts. Dear neighbours, please advise us if you see Cameron up to anything fowl…haha.We are up at 5:30am and walking to meet our tour near the …
Porto, Palaces and BoatsFerreira Caves The sun is shining brightly as we leave our apartment. Our first stop is for a tour of Ferreira Caves (established in 1751) for a tour & port tasting. In the 1800s, a widow, Don Antonia ran the winery after her husband passed away. Many of their special ports are named after her.I learn a lot on the tour, especially the difference between tawny and …
A Day in PortoUp, Up and Up the Stairs The weatherman was right. It is on and off raining but John and I are dressed for it. John gave me a choice of doing the steps up to the old city or the funicular. Shockingly, I choose the steps. It is quite the work out.Near the bottom of the stairs, there is a large area of wisteria hanging off the …
Off to PortugalA Change in PlansThe weather today in Oakville has been crummy; snow, ice, rain… and I am supposed to be flying to Porto, Portugal to meet John.John has been in Yorkshire, England for the past three days. I couldn’t go with him due to a few medical appointments…but tomorrow John and I are meeting in Porto.The plan was that my son, Cameron, was going to drive me …