Our first stop on the wine tasting tour of theDouro Valley was at a small family owned vineyard, where the hospitality was fabulous. On our plate were mashed potatoes mixed with a sausage made from chicken and bread.  The potatoes were delicious as was everything else on the plate. The meats were roasted on… Read more

We eat lunch and snacks at local pubs, coffee shops, and small mom and pop places. We cook our main meals when needed in our apartment. Tasting the local food is very much a part of the whole cultural experience. Sometimes we are surprised when the food arrives as it is not what we thought… Read more

Narrow and steep This is a traditional tail boat, which was used to bring the port wine barrels to the caves where they were stored for aging. There are six bridges over the Douro River in Porto. The one in the foreground was designed by Eiffel from France and built by the Eiffel organization. … Read more