Douro

Reluctantly left Porto and the campsite on the Atlantic to head inland. Loved Porto! Colourful, lively and interesting with not overwhelming numbers of aged tourists like us. Headed up the Douro, weaving from one side to the other. Fantastic views! Beautiful, awesome scenery. Spotted wineyards, but grapes picked for this year, unfortunately. Usual second breakfast in spot on the river, watching 2 large river cruise boats go by. Not much else on it, though lots of posh boats moored at different points. Climbed up northwards to lovely little sleepy town called Amarante and had lunch in quaint restaurant. Again lovely service, lovely food in good quantities and very reasonable. Continued on to large, historical town of Braga with its range of palaces and a cathedral. Obviously a place for the rich of the 18th century. Quaint streets and lovely cafes. Paid to go into cathedral to find full blown wedding in progress complete with opera singer and all the gorgeous, long evening frocks. The girls know how to put on a show. Blue suits seemed to be the in thing for men. Had a mouche around after wedding, then a bit of coffee and cake...there does seem to be a pattern to our eating..or Dave’s eating. Getting through my English tea bags though. Continued on north eastwards into the Serra Geres mountains. Nestled at the base a huge lake with canoes and paddle boats. It’s absolutely beautiful but big  temp swing from 30 in the day to 15 in morning, full mist at 8 am. Even had spot of drizzle while we ate in a rustic restaurant last night. Getting a good range of salads, Dave chose the salmon this time. Campsite high up in trees next to river above the valley. May stay 2 nights, but will then head for
Santiago and back to Spain.