Travels

Portugal Oct 2018

Rented Apartment for two nights in Lisbon

prosciutto ham pizza in Mercado Market, Lisbon

Food Court in Mercado Market, Lisbon

Electric Trolly - Lisbon

Electric Trolly - Lisbon

Electric Trolly - Lisbon

First stop of many on our evening food tour in Lisbon - tasting cod cakes and green wine.

Cod cake made from salted cod - not salty or fishy; actually very good.

Public elevator in Lisbon near our apartment to get up to the top of the hill. Long lines bypassed with small elevator in a shop just below public elevator also free.

Salted cod

Very late night snack and wine in open park at top of hill near apartment.

Very late night snack and wine in open park at top of hill near apartment.

Street by Gisela's Niece's clothing shop in Porto

Guided tour by Gisela's niece Svenja of Porto

Porto in evening

Porto sunset with Gisela, Millie, Svenja, Ken

Siggy and Svenja at very good restaurant serving typical Portuguese fare.

Hotel in Porto where we stayed for three nights - breakfast on the balcony.

Stairs of hotel where we stayed in Porto - there was an elevator. Breakfast on the sixth floor where the first floor is '0'.

Porto streets

View from the boat tor we took in Porto on the Douro river.

Douro River tour.

Porto from Douro River

Porto electric trolly.

Porto electric trolly.

Porto electric trolly.

Trolly to mouth of the Douro

Mouth of the Douro, Siggy, Millie, Gisela

Mouth of the Douro River

My chocolate 'pizza' crepe and coffee

Street music in Porto

Dancing chicken - sort of - Porto tourist area.

Miss Opo restaurant, Porto - Kitchen as seen from our table.

Salad for two at Miss Opo restaurant, Porto

Fish, Clams, Shrimp, squid at Miss Opo restaurant, Porto

Miss Opo restaurant, Porto

Miss Opo restaurant, Porto with Siggy and Gisela. Notice no restaurant sign, you just have to know where it is. Thank you Svenja...

Porto

Book store used in Harry Potter

Douro River from Porto City hill.

Port wine tasting at Wine Institute Building, Porto

Cheese and wine store very near our hotel

Siggy & Gisela's VW camper van

Siggy & Gisela's VW camper van

Douro River vineyards

Camper Van lunch along the Douro

Douro River Vineyards at Quinta das Carvalhas

Douro River Valley

Douro River Valley

Fruit vendor at Douro River Locks near Bagauste

Mare Cheia Restaurant, Aveiro

Mare Cheia Restaurant, Aveiro

Mare Cheia Restaurant, Aveiro

Street bar that served beer other than Super Bock. Stopped by two nights for late drinks.

Aveiro, 'the Venice of Portugal' with it's many canals

Aveiro, 'the Venice of Portugal' with it's many canals

Millie writing Julie's Birthday Card in Portuguese while having coffee.

Aveiro streets

Aveiro

Restaurant Mercado Peixe above the fish market - reflection of canal and street. Dinner here that night.

Restaurant Mercado Peixe above the fish market. Dinner here that night.

Restaurant Mercado Peixe above the fish market. Dinner here that night.

Aveiro vegetarian restaurant Musgo - lunch next day

Outdoor kitchen and dining area, Farm Apartments Quintsa das Alagoas, Lagos, Portugal

Our Apartment - Farm Apartments Quintsa das Alagoas, Lagos, Portugal

Farm Apartments Quintsa das Alagoas, Lagos, Portugal

Farm Apartments Quintsa das Alagoas, Lagos, Portugal

N9 Restaurant Burgau, Portugal

N9 Restaurant Burgau, Portugal

Red Snapper - N9 Restaurant Burgau, Portugal

Octopus - N9 Restaurant Burgau, Portugal

N9 Restaurant Burgau, Portugal

N9 Restaurant Burgau, Portugal

Streets of Burgau, Portugal

Breakfast each morning at the Farm

Fig Drying stick mats and drying area, Farm Apartments Quintsa das Alagoas, Lagos, Portugal

Farm Apartments Quintsa das Alagoas, Lagos, Portugal

Fig drying area,Farm Apartments Quintsa das Alagoas, Lagos, Portugal

Farm Apartments Quintsa das Alagoas, Lagos, Portugal

Natural swimming pond,Farm Apartments Quintsa das Alagoas, Lagos, Portugal

Natural swimming pond,Farm Apartments Quintsa das Alagoas, Lagos, Portugal

Natural swimming pond,Farm Apartments Quintsa das Alagoas, Lagos, Portugal

Fig tree hammocks, Farm Apartments Quintsa das Alagoas, Lagos, Portugal

Ripe figs,Farm Apartments Quintsa das Alagoas, Lagos, Portugal

Loft king bed at our farm apartment Quintsa das Alagoas, Lagos, Portugal

Loft king bed at our farm apartment Quintsa das Alagoas, Lagos, Portugal

Mata Porcas town very near our farm apartment.

Karst of Ponta da Piedade

Karst of Ponta da Piedade

Karst of Ponta da Piedade

Karst of Ponta da Piedade

Karst of Ponta da Piedade

Gisela, Karst of Ponta da Piedade

Lighthouse at Karst of
Farol da Ponta da Piedade

Portugal's idea of a cheeseburger includes a fried egg on top, along with tomato, lettuce, and onion.

Praia do Camilo near our apartment. Tiny sandy beach accessed by steep steps.

Praia do Camilo near our apartment. Tiny sandy beach accessed by steep steps.

Millie getting ready for bare foot wading; Siggy already in water swimming.

Praia do Camilo near our apartment. Tiny sandy beach accessed by steep steps. Walk thru to next beach cove.

Restaurant Beira Mar in Bargau; supper here twice.

Clams and shrimp -Restaurant Beira Mar in Bargau.

Swordfish, Restaurant Beira Mar in Bargau.

Siggy & Gisela shared turbot (flounder); Restaurant Beira Mar in Bargau.

Lighthouse at Farol do Cabo de Sao Vicente, Southern Portugal's Algarve region on the Mediterranean.

Near Lighthouse at Farol do Cabo de Sao Vicente, Southern Portugal's Algarve region on the Mediterranean.

Lighthouse at Farol do Cabo de Sao Vicente, Southern Portugal's Algarve region on the Mediterranean.

Near Lighthouse at Farol do Cabo de Sao Vicente, Southern Portugal's Algarve region on the Mediterranean.

Very sharp rocky path; near Lighthouse at Farol do Cabo de Sao Vicente, Southern Portugal's Algarve region on the Mediterranean.

Fort, Fortaleza do Beliche, Portugal's Algarve region on the Mediterranean.

Siggy and Gisela heading down narrow path to ocean; Fort, Fortaleza do Beliche, Portugal's Algarve region on the Mediterranean.

Millie, Fortaleza do Beliche, Portugal's Algarve region on the Mediterranean.

Siggy and Gisela heading down narrow path to ocean; Fort, Fortaleza do Beliche, Portugal's Algarve region on the Mediterranean.

Sagres Fortress
Fortaleza de Sagres, Algarve region on the Mediterranean.

Millie; Sagres Fortress
Fortaleza de Sagres, Algarve region on the Mediterranean.

Fishermen fishing off very steep cliffs; Sagres Fortress
Fortaleza de Sagres, Algarve region on the Mediterranean.

These are the cliffs they fished off... Lighthouse at Sagres Fortress
Fortaleza de Sagres, Algarve region on the Mediterranean.

Knitting project for school children that visitors can add to; Sagres Fortress
Fortaleza de Sagres, Algarve region on the Mediterranean.

Shy girl from Sweden; Sagres Fortress
Fortaleza de Sagres, Algarve region on the Mediterranean.

Bem Haja Restaurant in Burgau, Algarve region small town very close to our apartment.

marinated carrots, special olives, beans all part of the appetizer. Bem Haja Restaurant in Burgau, Algarve Region.

Fish stew, marinated mushrooms, roasted vegetables; Bem Haja Restaurant in Burgau, Algarve Region.

Flaming fig and almond cakes; Bem Haja Restaurant in Burgau, Algarve Region.

Alvor, Algarve Region, Millie, Siggy, Gisela went for very long walk.

Fishing boat, Alvor, Algarve Region,

Farmer's market in parking lot, Alvor, Algarve Region,

Cheese vendor, Farmer's market in parking lot, Alvor, Algarve Region,

Restaurant, Restinga Ria, Alvor, Algarve Region.

Horses, Farm Apartments Quintsa das Alagoas, Lagos, Portugal

Horses, Farm Apartments Quintsa das Alagoas, Lagos, Portugal

Millie, Farm Apartments Quintsa das Alagoas, Lagos, Portugal

Windmill we saw at the top of the hill, Aljustrel, Portugal

Older windmill at top of hill, Aljustrel, Portugal

Aljustrel, Portugal

Windmill at the top of the hill, Aljustrel, Portugal

Olives, Aljustrel, Portugal

Old windmill at the top of the hill, Aljustrel, Portugal

Stop for coffee and WC at Ervidel, Portugal

Streets of Ervidel, Portugal

Driving thru cork groves, saw famous black pigs in pasture pens.

Arrived at Evora, Portugal

The RED box is for mail, Evora, Portugal

Beer break in plaza near our hotel, Evora, Portugal

Really good restaurant, found great hosts, chefs, wine, sheep cheese, fish and black pig tenderloin filets.

Restaurant S. Luis, Evora, Portugal

Really good spreadable sheep cheese,Restaurant S. Luis, Evora, Portugal

Really good spreadable sheep cheese,Restaurant S. Luis, Evora, Portugal

Lamb Chops for Millie, Restaurant S. Luis, Evora, Portugal

Cod fish with soup base poured over;Restaurant S. Luis, Evora, Portugal

Really good spinach paste for each meat dish, Restaurant S. Luis, Evora, Portugal

Chefs at Restaurant S. Luis, Evora, Portugal

Waiter and chefs; Restaurant S. Luis, Evora, Portugal

Stone streets; Evora, Portugal

Town square late at night, Evora, Portugal

Side streets filled with outdoor dining, Evora, Portugal

Evora, Portugal

Moov hotel filled with horse photographs, Evora, Portugal

Moov hotel filled with horse photographs, Evora, Portugal

Moov hotel, Evora, Portugal

Moov hotel, Evora, Portugal

Street musician, Evora, Portugal

Catedral de Évora, 18th century cathedral with tower views, Evora, Portugal

Evora, Porutgal

Catedral de Évora, 18th century cathedral with tower views, Evora, Portugal

Gisela, atedral de Évora, 18th century cathedral with tower views, Evora, Portugal

Catedral de Évora, 18th century cathedral with tower views, Evora, Portugal

Catedral de Évora, 18th century cathedral with tower views, Evora, Portugal

Catedral de Évora, 18th century cathedral with tower views, Evora, Portugal

Catedral de Évora, 18th century cathedral with tower views, Evora, Portugal

Catedral de Évora, 18th century cathedral , Evora, Portugal

Catedral de Évora, 18th century cathedral , Evora, Portugal

Carriage rides available, Evora, Portugal

Evora, Portugal

Olive oil tasting, Evora, Portugal

Proper way to taste olive oil, Evora, Portugal

Olive oil tasting, Evora, Portugal

Olive oil tasting, Evora, Portugal

Side streets of Evora, Portugal

Restaurante Salsa Verde, Vegetarian, Evora, Portugal

Stones that make walking the streets of Evora so difficult on the feet.

Typical street paved with stones, Evora, Portugal

Wine tasting at wine merchants cooperative, Evora, Portugal

Wine tasting at wine merchants cooperative, Evora, Portugal

Great pastry shop in Evora, Portugal

Great pastry shop in Evora, Portugal

Coffee to have with the pastries we bought at the shop, Evora, Portugal

Evora, Portugal town square.

Gelato, Evora, Portugal

Mercado do Livramento, Setubal, Portugal (just south of Lisbon)

Clams for sale on street near Mercado do Livramento, Setubal, Portugal (just south of Lisbon)

Mercado do Livramento, Setubal, Portugal (just south of Lisbon)

Found our sheep cheese we were looking for at Mercado do Livramento, Setubal, Portugal (just south of Lisbon)

Mercado do Livramento, Setubal, Portugal (just south of Lisbon)

Mercado do Livramento, Setubal, Portugal (just south of Lisbon)

Mercado do Livramento, Setubal, Portugal (just south of Lisbon)

Driving along the coast looking for a place to have a picnic lunch with the food we bought at Mercado do Livramento, Setubal, Portugal (just south of Lisbon)

Praia (beach) da Figueirinha, Picnic lunch

Cork grove just south of Lisbon, they harvest the cork every nine years so mark the year they took off the cork last.

Mille, Cork grove just south of Lisbon,

Siggy, Cork grove just south of Lisbon,

Bridge over the Tagus river entering Lisbon

Staying in Cascais pronounced cash-kize, about a twenty minute train ride to Lisbon.

Cascais, Portugal

Cascais, Portugal

Cascais, Portugal

Cascais, Portugal

Cascais, Portugal

So good we had supper here two nights, Restaurant Baía do Peixe - Rodízio de Peixe, Cascais, Portugal

Irish couples next to us talked about Brexit impact on the two Irelands.

Must visit their B&B if in Ireland

Restaurant Baía do Peixe - Rodízio de Peixe, Cascais, Portugal

Restaurant Baía do Peixe - Rodízio de Peixe, Cascais, Portugal

Late night stop for refreshments after dinner; Millie asked for the smallest beer they served.

Late night stop for refreshments after dinner; Millie asked for the smallest beer they served.

Bus ride from Cascais to Sintra under Roman aqueduct.

Park and National Palace of Pena, Sintra, Portugal

Park and National Palace of Pena, Sintra, Portugal

Park and National Palace of Pena, Sintra, Portugal

Park and National Palace of Pena, Sintra, Portugal

Park and National Palace of Pena, Sintra, Portugal

Park and National Palace of Pena, Sintra, Portugal

Park and National Palace of Pena, Sintra, Portugal

Jam packed bus ride down the hill from the castle; Park and National Palace of Pena, Sintra, Portugal

Pastry shop in Cascais, Portugal

My favorite pastry, Cascais, Portugal

Cascais, Portugal

Cascais, Portugal

The pots are for octopus traps, Cascais, Portugal

Our 49th anniversary, Restaurant Baía do Peixe - Rodízio de Peixe, Cascais, Portugal

25 liters of spring wine. Our 49th anniversary, Restaurant Baía do Peixe - Rodízio de Peixe, Cascais, Portugal

Restaurant Baía do Peixe - Rodízio de Peixe, Cascais, Portugal

Very late night after dinner nightcap at Restaurante Casa Velha, Cascais, Portugal

Trolly ride, Lisbon, Portugal

Trolly ride, Lisbon, Portugal

Coffee at hill top public square, Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal

Students at University in Lisbon and all over Portugal dress like this. ie: Harry Potter...

Orange is for the psychic students...Students at University in Lisbon and all over Portugal dress like this. ie: Harry Potter...

Salted cod stacked for sale.

Belem, Portugal

Rail for bicycles going up highway overpass from train station to ferry dock, Belem, Portugal

Belem, Portugal

Ferry from Belem, Portugal

Belem, Portugal

House of Wonders, really good vegetarian restaurant in Cascais, Portugal

Very long line to go into monastery; no line to visit the cathedral; Túmulo de Luís de Camões

Túmulo de Luís de Camões

Ferry from Belem to Porto Brandão, Portugal

Ferry from Belem to Porto Brandão, Portugal

Ferry from Belem to Porto Brandão, Portugal

Porto Brandão, Portugal

Charcoal pots for cooking the whole fish, Porto Brandão, Portugal

Porto Brantao Restaurant for Lunch; tour group ahead of us ate all 26 Sea Bass dinners that they had...

Beans and shrimp a traditional Portuguese fisherman meal. Porto Brandão, Portugal

Two nights for dinner at House of Wonders Restaurant, Cascais, Portugal (outstanding vegetarian)

Chef at House of Wonders Restaurant, Cascais, Portugal (outstanding vegetarian)

Hot food in back, cold in foreground - House of Wonders Restaurant, Cascais, Portugal (outstanding vegetarian)

House of Wonders Restaurant, Cascais, Portugal (outstanding vegetarian)

House of Wonders Restaurant, Cascais, Portugal (outstanding vegetarian)

House of Wonders Restaurant, Cascais, Portugal (outstanding vegetarian)

House of Wonders Restaurant, Cascais, Portugal (outstanding vegetarian)

Late late night finish off three open bottles of red wine at Cascais Hotel before heading to airport tomorrow.