We’ve always taken a daily walk. Before we left on this trip, the walk was a prescribed route that wound through our neighborhood. We enjoyed the same walk every day, day-in and day-out, for many years. Changes in the landscape were uncommon and usually subtle. Now we are traveling, and a whole new world has opened up to us on our walks. Interesting, often dramatic, sights await us, so we always bring our cameras. Well, Joe brings his iPhone, and Beth is the one with the little Sony camera.
Our old walks did not include public art, parks, and brightly colored walls. Only a few architectural features stood out. Now, in Porto, every walk is filled with art, design, and wonderful details – perfect subjects for photography.
Yes, the pigeon is actually part of the artwork.
In the Ribeiro neighborhood
A splash of color
We were ready to take a photo of the sculpture when a woman passing with friends posed for all of us. We think she added a bit of pizzazz to the photo.
Blue and white tile is a constant design element in Portugal
Our first night in Porto we walked up to the Cathedral as the sun was going down.
The sights on our walks in Porto are rich and inspiring. We happily document the place and time with our cameras. Can we ever go back to the old neighborhood walk again?
September 2014
I was in Porto for one day 15 years ago. What wonderful memories!
We’ve missed your posts! Where have you been?
Fantastic photos from Porto elected European Best Destination 2014
Thanks for the compliment. We can affirm that Porto is a great destination.