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October 25th 2017
Published: October 25th 2017
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The Douro is the third-longest river in the Iberian Peninsula after the Tagus and Ebro. Its head waters are in Spain. Its total length is 897 kilometres (557 mi) "The Douro runs through one of Europe’s most beautiful stretches of countryside, flanked by vineyards under the warming Portuguese sun. Traditional wineries and charming villages break up the fields of green which typify the Douro regi... Read Full Entry



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Lynn Beebe
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I was a primary teacher in a K-12 alternative school. In 2006, I took a leave for four months, travelling through Central America. I visited schools and studied Spanish along with being a tourist. My class followed my travels through this blog. I have continued to use this blog to keep friends, family and my students connected to my travels, recently in Mexico and now Kenya! 2009 I am now retired and my husband and I hope to do even more traveling! I am volunteering in an after-school program on the Indian reservation where we live and at the local art museu... full info
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Looking back
An angel statue to commemorate those who died in a bridge collapse here.An angel statue to commemorate those who died in a bridge collapse here.
An angel statue to commemorate those who died in a bridge collapse here.
There was a mix of ultra modern and tradtional homes along the riverThere was a mix of ultra modern and tradtional homes along the river
There was a mix of ultra modern and tradtional homes along the river
SceneryScenery
Scenery
Second dam and lockSecond dam and lock
Second dam and lock
Second dam and lockSecond dam and lock
Second dam and lock
LunchLunch
Lunch
Each couple got their own bottle of wine with lunch....
More chainsMore chains
More chains
All the bridges were beautiful and the guide told us the name of each architect.All the bridges were beautiful and the guide told us the name of each architect.
All the bridges were beautiful and the guide told us the name of each architect.
Repairing terracingRepairing terracing
Repairing terracing
Terraces with grapesTerraces with grapes
Terraces with grapes
The riverThe river
The river
It's warm enough to sit on the deck in t-shirt now!It's warm enough to sit on the deck in t-shirt now!
It's warm enough to sit on the deck in t-shirt now!
Leaving the boat at the end of the cruise in RaguaLeaving the boat at the end of the cruise in Ragua
Leaving the boat at the end of the cruise in Ragua
Looming over the town of Regua!Looming over the town of Regua!
Looming over the town of Regua!
Nap time!Nap time!
Nap time!
It was around ninety in the sun...
Church in RaguaChurch in Ragua
Church in Ragua
Church in RaguaChurch in Ragua
Church in Ragua
The Douro River from the train station before we boarded for our trip back to PortoThe Douro River from the train station before we boarded for our trip back to Porto
The Douro River from the train station before we boarded for our trip back to Porto



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