Nick's tour of Portugal
June 15 to June 28, 2013

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June 27: Walking tour of Porto's Clerlgos Church & Tower View from Porto bridge overlooking Cals da Riberia
The 12th-century Portro Cathedral and walls are located in the highest point and historic center of the city
Our morning walking tour included Bento Porto Railroad Station with impressive tile murals
June 27:  A General Strike was called for all of Portugal Trains not running on June 27, 2013
Some members of our group decided to crossed the Douro River near an outdoor restaurant to visit the Calem Winery
Our guide explained why Calem is one of Portugals's finest ports Afterword we sampled Calem red and white port wines
At our final dinner, members of our tour group showed off some very nice tiles they created in Portugal
Also, at our final dinner, Alice and Ruth join in presenting a photo of Cristina (with hat) signed by all the group members
   
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