Blogs from Porto, Northern, Portugal, Europe - page 20

So the last thing you read was that we were stranded in Barcelona airport after our flight to Madrid was delayed by 5 hours which was going to mean we were going to miss our connecting flight to Porto. A few things happened since then though. As I said I spoke to an extremely rude Ryanair staff member who informed me that Ryanair was in no way responsible for delays, missed connections or anything resembling customer service and that I had to wait until 2 hours after the scheldued departure to speak to someone in regards to compensation. Also, she couldn't tell me what that compensation would entail, apparently she wasn't allowed to tell me any information about why the flight was delayed, if it was coming at all, other flights or anything that a Ryanair ... read more

Inauguração do Jardim das Cidades Germinadas 4 Junho 2009 O Vice-Presidente da Câmara Municipal do Porto, o Dr. Álvaro Castello-Branco, e Peter Evens, Presidente da Associação Porto Bristol, assistiram à inauguração do Jardim comemorativo das Cidades Geminadas Porto e Bristol, na Avenida das Tílias no Palácio Cristal. Este é um projecto de valorização dos espaços verdes municipais com a particularidade de ter sido pensado como uma homenagem às nossas Cidades Geminadas. A Câmara Municipal do Porto decidiu assim expor num jardim público algumas das plantas mais simbólicas, e representativas, destas duas "Cidades-Irmãs" de forma a transmitir aos portuenses, e a todas os que nos visitam, a proximidade que efectivamente existe entre estes municípios e os seus cidadãos espalhados um pouco por todo o mundo. ... read more

O início da Saga. Aeroporto Sá Carneiro O voo era ás 14:20. Para onde, não sabia... La encontrei o pessoal e fomos no Chapim em direcção a Lisboa... read more

Time for the "Associação Porto-Bristol" to celebrate their 2008 Christmas Dinner A good end to the year The Oporto Cricket & Lawn Tennis Club is the regular venue for our Annual Dinner, thanks to the kind permission of Club members who also participate in our activities, and this year was no exception. First, we had the formal part to the night, with the Annual General Meeting of the Association being well attended. Once this was completed (on time) the move was swiftly made to the Lounge, with a chance to relax. A lovely evening and dinner was enjoyed by all, with some 41 people present. Terminar o ano com Chave d'Ouro Como foi dito anteriormente 2008 foi um ano muito positivo para a Associação em termos de participação nos vários eventos efectuados, não sendo o jantar ... read more

This was the year for the Porto-Bristol Association to go to visit our fellow members in England The lucky 12 arrived in Bristol for a wonderful five days of fine Hospitality, good Food, great Scenery and beautiful Weather! Words from our President Peter Evens, to the President of the Bristol- Porto Association, on our return to Portugal:- "This has proved a resounding Success all-round, and one which will Hard to forget, and will be talked about for many years to come !" "We would like to pass on our very grateful thanks to all the members of the BOA for their support, kindness and time with us and particularly to yourselves for making this happen, and also for kindly providing us with such a lovely evening in your own homes." "To be able to join you ... read more