We finally have internet!!!!
Okay, now that we have that out of the way, how about we recap a recent trip.
We recently traveled to Porto as we had a Monday off for a holiday and the city was on our list of places to see. Porto is the second largest city in Portugal - about half the size of Lisbon. It is located at the mouth of the Douro river on the northern coast as you can see from the map.
Okay, now that we have that out of the way, how about we recap a recent trip.
We recently traveled to Porto as we had a Monday off for a holiday and the city was on our list of places to see. Porto is the second largest city in Portugal - about half the size of Lisbon. It is located at the mouth of the Douro river on the northern coast as you can see from the map.
Porto is the economic hub of one of the country's key wine-making regions, but it is most famously known for its signature wine, Port, which can only be produced in the Douro River valley. It is a sweet wine, fortified with extra alcohol to stop the fermentation process. It is aged in giant oak barrels, with some only reaching their peak after more than 50 years. Outside Portugal, Tawny Port is often served as an after dinner drink with dessert. But in Portugal, there are several varieties, including a white port (great as a pre-dinner drink).
Stay tuned for more photos and details about our trip.
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