Porto, Portugal 2017

Porto, Portugal 2017

There were so many photogenic areas in this unique and beautiful city.  According to our walking tour guide, Porto was not touristy until 6 years ago when the budget airline, Ryanair, created a flight route to Porto.  The city centre was basically abandoned and had a lot of crime.  Since then, it has become an up-and-coming area with a lot of nice bars, restaurants and activity!  You can still see a lot of abandoned and run down historic buildings in the picturesque port and city centre.  It was so nice to travel while the weather was agreeable, we had several days to explore and on top of that, we could visit the coast and breathe in some sea air!

The bookstore J.K. Rowling used to visit.

Port Wine

Port Wine tasting/cellar tour

Santiago de Compostela

A charming city located in the north of Spain in a region called Galicia.  This is the city that is famous for being the end point of the Camino de Santiago.  The famous cathedral is where most pilgrims end their journey, historically and presently.

Some of the other churches around town, just your everyday small town churches and cathedrals around every corner!

The Cathedral

Part of the University Campus.

Traditional Market

One side of the Cathedral

Giant organs in the Cathedral.  We went to the noon mass to watch the sermon the pilgrims attend after they have finished their camino (walk).

Famous  University housing called Case de la Troya as it would have looked like in the 19th century.

The woman who owned the house and her attic view of the Cathedral.

The kitchen

Claims to be the narrowest alley in all of Spain.

Interesting and yummy vegan food we tried.

A little bit of nature and parks.

Cool stairway in the Galician History Museum.

Some 'Tunas' preforming.  (Trandional university musical group called Tunas)

Some real tuna so I could say I tried some fish while I was there since everyone recommends eating the fish.