Day 8: Porto, Douro river and Gaia


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July 26th 2022
Published: July 27th 2022
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Ah Porto, so glad that our apartment doesn't suffer from airbnb construction syndrome. It was a great night's sleep compared to Aveiro and there's a coffee machine in the place. What else could you want? We made ourselves a quick breakfast and went to talk to the ladies at the office of the company running the airbnb. They are super friendly and gave us some ideas of where to go and what to see,... Read Full Entry



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Francesinha was on the top of our 'to try list' Francesinha was on the top of our 'to try list'
Francesinha was on the top of our 'to try list'

What is Francesinha? Francesinha refers to a sandwich that is served on a plate. The recipe uses thick slices of white loaf bread with ham (Portuguese Fiambre), sausage, cheese, and steak. The sandwich is then topped with more cheese, usually taken to the oven to melt, and lastly, a slightly spicy sauce on top. The Francesinha sandwich has striking flavors and varied textures that require quality ingredients and a carnivorous appetite!



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