Same shot, different railway station.

Mid morning post. Post ship, on train and pre-plane.

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October 11th 2022
On the fast train to Lisbon but not travelling fast yet as we are still in the suburbs of Vila Nova de Gaia. Modern and comfy with functional and fast wifi connection all has gone smoothly since we left the shat! That’s half ship, half boat but I don’t think the name will stick. Boip is probably worse though. The windows here are big scenic ones but I share mine with the only person in the ent ... read more

Europe » Portugal » Northern » Vila Nova de Gaia

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Following its heyday as a world power during the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal lost much of its wealth and status with the destruction of Lisbon in a 1755 earthquake, occupation during the Napoleonic Wars, and the independence in 1822 of Brazil a... ... read more