Cruising the Duoro River and Quaint Portugese Towns


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October 27th 2021
Published: November 16th 2021
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Lisbon proved to be a wonderful time, but the real reason for our trip with the Chef was just ahead. We conceived our voyage as one that involved food, fun and cruising on a river boat. The conversation started a few years ago at a restaurant in Burlingame, CA when the subject of "where would you like to travel" came up as usual. Brendan mentioned that a river boat cruise in northern Portugal woul... Read Full Entry



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Stunning HillsidesStunning Hillsides
Stunning Hillsides

Terraced with olive trees, almond trees and grapes.
Happy DayHappy Day
Happy Day

No work!
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Halsey, Jason, Manuel

Our crew kept things in line.
White PortWhite Port
White Port

The only port MJ can drink!



16th November 2021

A Great Journey
Wow, reading this, I came across some info that I didn't know although I was with you on the journey. The train station in Lisbon. I did not know that. I love these pictures. It shows what a very wonderful time we all had.
16th November 2021

A Great Journey
LOL... some of the information about the culture was from the information cards Tauck provided in our rooms each evening. They did a good job with educating us. I did do some extra research on the train station because of the unique architecture. I love the silly photos of you toward the end. Miss you my friend... let's book our next trip soon.
16th November 2021

Wonderful trip with friends!!!
It sounds like you are hooked on river cruises. Sorry about the flat tire...
16th November 2021

Wonderful trip with friends!!
Travel Brendan is a great person to see the world with! We don't like to do the same type of trip all the time so it maybe a while before we do another cruise but yes it was very nice. The flat tire wasted a good bit of our vacation time but those things happen.
16th November 2021

Spare tyres
They rent cars without tyres? Wow. We’ve rented many a car in Europe and thankfully never had a flat, so haven’t ever had to look for a spare. Something we’ll certainly look out for in future!
16th November 2021

Spare tires
The funny thing is we almost always check to make certain there is a spare tire when we rent a vehicle. The line had been so long we just wanted out there. Later they told us they don't put spares in the cars. We were sadly amazed.
25th November 2021

River Cruise
Wow, the river cruise sounded fantastic! What a lovely part of the world.
25th November 2021

River Cruise
It was fantastic. It is a wonderful part of the world.
27th November 2021
Clouds over ruins in Castelo Rodrigo

Castelo Rodrigo
Great pic that takes me there and beyond. Sort of pic that deserves a place in your room for special things...in Oz its called "the pool room"!
28th November 2021
Clouds over ruins in Castelo Rodrigo

Castelo Rodrigo
Thanks David! High praise coming from you. It was a lovely photo day.
18th December 2021
Portonics to the rescue!

Portonics
Sounds so refreshing
18th December 2021
Portonics to the rescue!

Portonics
It is worth going to Portugal to give these a try. They were refreshing.
18th December 2021

Beautiful trip
I'm loving your adventure. You guys have certainly mixed it up by including the cruise. Sorry to hear about the flat tire incident and all the hassle that came with it, but I'm sure in time you'll reflex on the whole story fondly ☺️
18th December 2021

Beautiful trip
It was a grand trip. The flat tie a small blip.... but frustration. Always added to the travel story.
4th January 2022
Bridge on the Duoro River

We've never really travelled in Portugal
We have visited Portugal, but we have never really travelled there. Other than Madeira where we spent a week many years ago. But that's not mainland Portugal so it barely counts. It sounds like a really good country to visit though. It's good to read your blogs and find inpiration for new travels. /Ake
4th January 2022
Bridge on the Duoro River

We've never really traveled in Portugal
You'll have to add Portugal to your travel list. It is a lovely country, people and food. Next time I would spend time in the many small towns. Lisbon is terrific.
8th January 2022

Douro River
Wow, so many amazing photos here! Such stunning views and vistas. How wonderful to splash out on such a luxurious and fine-dining cruise. Your writing gives me much inspiration for a potential trip to Portugal. Coimbra and Nazare look amazing, and I think I would actually like Porto myself - I like gritty, grimy cities, this seems like one of those. What an awful car rental experience, and how sad that your last evening with Brendan was affected by it... I'm sure you all have amazing memories of this wonderful trip to take away with you though. And indeed, there often comes a time on my longer trips when I abandon the local cuisine for a tasty taste of home - KFC and pizzas are generally what I go for. I understand the Porto burger experience ?
8th January 2022

Douro River
It was an fantastic experience. We had a great time. If you go to Portugal... which I hope you do I'll mention a couple of other small towns we wished we had visited. It is a lovely country. We liked Porto but liked other towns better. The Porto burger was perfect. You must spend time in Lisbon.

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