Yeah, I like me a good cemetery. I think cemeteries give Grubb the heebie jeebies though he claims to like the skulls and bones in catacombs. He always gives me the “oh brother, here we go” look when I suggest we go see this one or that one. I am not an extremist about this. You…
Author: Ella
Spring break / Easter / Covid
This past week has been spring break for the kids in addition to the Easter holiday, so things are hopping. Even Google maps says so. “Busier than usual” appears a lot as we scan the map. Busses are jam packed and popular areas like Ribera, are full to bursting. We see Camino pilgrims hiking through with…
Photos: A Taste of Porto 3
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More cod
Our big meal of the day was a hit. Especially after the cacophony of the immersive Kahlo experience. Grubb says he will describe the Frida experience. I am going to trust him on that. I started with a glass of sangria. Some of the best I’ve ever had. In fact, if i seem a bit…
Our day went something like…
“It’s Easter Sunday. I thought we’d go to Jardim de Cristo Palacio”, Grubb said. “OK. But will the palace be open?”, I asked. “It’s not a palace.” Grubb states. “It’s a Palacio you said?”, I asked, confused. “Yes” “But not a palace” “Yes” “Yes, it’s not a palace?” “Yes. And plus, there is a delta…
Photos: Braga
Who can spot the buckets of Nutella? https://photos.app.goo.gl/zTsnUxeq1EbxVQeX9 Bom Jesus de Monte https://photos.app.goo.gl/v4k7uKCxSu77xhQV9 Catedral de Santa Maria de Braga https://photos.app.goo.gl/mnWEqjWsQySBmdXG6
A lazy day in Braga
A town (really, a small city that used to be a quaint town) that lies 60 km northeast of Porto. By car, it’s 45-50 minutes. We chose the regional train. You can’t beat 3 euro round trip per person. Unless you factor in the 25 stops. Still, just under 1 hour 20 minutes. 9:00 on…
Photos: A Taste of Porto 2
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Photos: Livraria Lello
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And the day’s food report
Gelato. In this shop, you purchase a cup or cone in your desired size and then you are entitled to as many flavors as can be crammed in. I chose Chocolate, Café, Bourbon (cream heavily flavored with bourbon) and Pistachio. Grubb’s choices were Indian mango, fig, blueberry amoretto and strawberry cheesecake. That kept us going…