Tag Archives: Porto Cathedral

The question is “Barcelona or Porto?” And the answer is…

Posted on January 17, 2015 by

A friend asked us “Barcelona, Spain or Porto, Portugal?” and it’s a close call. Both cities rank high on our list of best places we’ve stayed. So, how to decide, if it’s an either-or choice? Our previous post, “Choosing where … Continue reading →

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Snippets from Porto

Posted on September 23, 2014 by

Camera ready? Yes, indeed. Who knew our first photo would be of us? Students from the University of Porto were fundraising for academic projects and asked if we’d like to have our photo taken with them (for a small donation). … Continue reading →

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The heart of the city

Posted on September 6, 2014 by

On our first evening in Porto we looked out the window to see the illuminated Cathedral atop a nearby hill, with the darkening outline of the city spread out around it and below. The next day we walked up the … Continue reading →

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