Portugal 2007-2008

And so having failed to learn their lesson last year, Sónia and the in-laws invited me again to spend New Year's with them this year. Actually, Sónia and I were in Lisbon for the night itself, but spent a lot of time in Porto too. Unfortunately, I do not have enough time to give a full account again, but here for your perusal are the photo highlights. TTFN, G.

[For last year's more-detailed post, click on the 'Portugal' label and it'll appear below!]


The funky trams of Porto:


The 76m high Clérigos Church tower:


View from top, inc oversized Chrimbo tree:


Bells of same:


The friendly natives:


A city to smile about:


Sunset from the port-house Solar do Vinho do Porto:


Rather exposed pier down at Foz:


And this was a calm day!


Hardy souls at the lighthouse:


National dish baculau at the supermarket:


That over-compensating tree:


Now in Lisbon, recommended café A Brasileira:


Fernando Pessoa doomed to be a
tourist attraction for eternity:


Funky Lisbon funicular tram:


Lisbon from up high:


Good shadows:


A good example of the too common graffiti:


Castle shot 1:


Castle shot 2, mmm.


Yellow trams of Lisbon:


Alfama shot 1:


Alfama shot 2:


Alfama shot 3:


Alfama shot 4:


Alfama shot 5:


The sun going down over Lisbon:


Sintra shot 1:


Sintra shot 2:


"An Englishman in Sintra..."


Back in Lisbon, observation elevator:


World-famous Pasteis de Belem:


Parliament:


Café Majestic back in Porto, Fado performance ongoing!


Attempt at arty shot:


Last day and storms hit hard:


Vilo do Conde maritime museum (ex-Customs house):


A fantastic recreated 16th Century ship:


Onboard: