Oporto

A new cruise terminal at the port of Oporto, Portugal

The Palace of the Dukes of Braganza

Most of the furniture and tapestries were period pieces and not necessarily from the Palace.

The Palace of the Dukes of Braganza

This modern roof over the cloisters certainly impacts the beauty of the Palace.

The Palace of the Dukes of Braganza

The chapel

The Palace of the Dukes of Braganza

The castle of Guimaraes

This was the main site I wanted to see here but unfortunately it was not open on the day we toured.

A statue of Alfonso the First

He was the first king of Portugal and was responsible for gaining independence from the Moors in 1139.

Alfonso I

Guimaraes, Portugal

The fire bells of the old city of Guimaraes

Jardim do Carmo

Guimaraes, Portugal

Old town square

Tapas on the square

The Salado Monument in front of the Church of Our Lady of Oliveira

These fish were feeding on the surface of the water in front of our ship. They look like catfish but had a squared-off nose.

Back in time for our afternoon tea and cribbage

As we leave the harbor, we pass The Club Med Sailing Cruiser

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