Met out driver/guide at the crack of 10 for our “Relax Douro” day trip. On our minibus was three French Canadians and two stunning young women from New York. A drive of over an hour brought us to a spectacular view of the valley and a bend in the river. Both sides covered with vines and olive trees grown in narrow fields created with dry stone walls on the steep slopes.
On to our first stop, Regua, where we had a wine tasting followed by a very nice light lunch and plenty of wine. The conversation also flowed so that be the time we got back on the bus we were now all friends.
Next stop of Pinhao was to board a “traditional” boat for a one hour cruise to get the perspective below the steep hills. We managed a space of sorts at the back of the boat to take in the views.
Last stop involved a winding drive up to the top of the valley to a small family port maker. The view from the winery was just incredible. The drive back saw Robert taking a spot next to the New York girls and chatting for nearly two hours on the return, while some of us tried to doze.
Memorable day, only spoiled by having to go to bed with the hot and cold sweats.
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