Main order of business was getting to Porto. Luck with a cab got us to Oriente station quickly and well ahead of schedule. Train went fast, but behind schedule, to get us to Campanha station to pick up a cab to our new home at Spot Apartments Trindade. Being ahead of check in we had a late lunch at the downstairs cafe. The charming young waiter suggested a local special and a bottle of Vinho Verde and so we followed the advice and were presented with some toasted concoction swimming in gravy with chips........the wine was good.
Went for a walk down to the famous tile murals of Sao Bento rail station, and a walk in the old town, before shopping for some supplies. Impressed with the quality of wines we bought by stretching our budget to “Reserve” wines at $5 -7. Our apartment is very new and comfortable and our hosts are very obliging. To the Douro valley in the morning.
Porto delicacy and murals below.
That is one scary looking plate of food!
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