We left Lisbon around 9am and would be heading to Evora Portugal where we would stay 2 days. Most of us dozed as the coach motored along. After an hour or so we pulled up for our first break at Azulejos de Anita. We were going to learn more about how the tiles are made … Continue reading Lisbon to Evora via Setubal
Sitting here watching the devastating fires happening in Australia makes me realize how lucky I am. Im in my lounge room with the TV on, lap top on my lap, sun shining with a blue sky while others are on the beach or in boats shielding themselves from the smoke and flames. I have friends … Continue reading Goodby 2019 and Hello 2020
Sunday arrived and our last breakfast aboard the Scenic Azure. We said our goodbyes to the staff and our friends who wouldn't be joining us on the land tour. A few tears were shed. We boarded our bus and were introduced to our guide Yolanda. There were 20 of us so we could spread out … Continue reading On Route to Lisbon via the Medieval City of Coimbra
Our last afternoon in Porto. We decided to just let our feet take us around Porto. Dark rain clouds were looming so we wore our rain jackets. It was also very cold. We came across a market selling local wares and this is where the rain started falling. Porto is very hilly with most streets … Continue reading An afternoon in Porto
Our last full day in Porto would be visiting Gondomar and a workshop and museum of Filigree. So, what is Filigree? "Filigree is intricate metalwork. Usually with very fine strands of gold or silver or both that is twisted then applied to a frame of various shapes, filling them with a delicate tracery. The foundry … Continue reading Filigree demonstration and workshop
The cruise was nearly over. We would be spending a whole day sailing back to Porto on the Douro River. We have been on other European cruises along the Rhine, Seine and Rhone and there was never a day where we just sailed. So what to do on a sail day? We could have … Continue reading Cork, Port Wine, Chocolate & Classical Music along the Douro River
After an amazing visit to Provesende we headed back to the Scenic Azure. Lunch was served as our ship sailed to Pinhão for our visit to the Quinta da Roeda where the world famous Croft Port is made. On offer at the vineyard were two experiences. One was to … Continue reading Quinta da Roeda – Douro Valley – Portugal
Our visit this morning would be to Castelo Rodrigo. This was a surprise as we were to have visited the Coa Valley. Apparently the dock for the Coa Valley was closed. Castelo Rodrigo is one of the historical hill top villages in Portugal. I hadn't heard of this place at all. Once I … Continue reading Castelo Rodrigo – The Secret Historic Village on the hill
The afternoon after our jumper shopping expedition in Regua we set sail for the town of Barca D'Alva. The following day we would be heading to Salamanca. Some of us went to the top deck to see the 3 bridges in all their glory. The sun was shinning. Yet the wind chill factor must have … Continue reading Barca D’Alva and a wee bit of Lemon juice and a ton of whiskey!
A couple of days before we had berthed at Peso da Regua around 6pm so those that wanted could visi the Douro Museum. Muriel and I had decided not to visit. It had been touch and go whether we would get their in time for the tour. Also it was freezing and staying on the … Continue reading Peso da Régua and our quest to buy a jumper
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