Port, Palaces and Boats in Porto

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 …

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A Day in Porto

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 …

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