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June 24: Our tour bus took us to Coimbra University |
Coimbra University Courtyard and Clock
Tower |
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Coimbra University Main Square (note
black robed student walking down stairs), and the King John Library |
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155 Steps up the the Old University |
View of Coimbra from the Old University |
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Walking down from Coimbra University
past Romanesque Churches |
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Paper in a window means apartment for
rent |
Unusual planter boxes |
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In the afternoon we attended a concert
at Fado ao Centro, made up of current and
former university students |
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Later we enjoyed a free evening eating dinner in Fado District in Coimbra |
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June 25: Our tour bus took us to the Douro Valley Vintage House
Hotel, with its deluxe rooms |
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The hotel courtyard and pool overlook the
beautiful Douro River and vineyards |
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The view of the Douro River from our hotel window |
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We visited Quinta Santa Eufemia, an old family estate and
winery in the Douro Valley |
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Port wine grapes were planted everywhere
offering spectacular views |
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Roberta enjoying the Douro Valley with the
winery and estate farm house in the background |
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Our host explains the process of
making port wine, while leaning on 18th century marker for Port Region |
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Hosted Lunch: Cod with kale, then
beef, beans and rice, with white and red port |
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A free afternoon spent wandering along
the Douro River, then later dining outdoors at the Vintage House Hotel |
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Dinner Menu: melon and prosciutto starter,
followed by salmon with potatoes, followed by dessert |
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