For 5 days we basked in Portugal’s abundant sunshine, delicious food, and friendly people.

Saturday

  • Seafood at the train station’s Time Out Market
  • Ornate design in the Palácio da Bolsa and adjacent church
  • Sunset looking back at Porto after walking across a bridge

Sunday

  • Train ride to Braga for Palm Sunday processions
  • Meeting the locals with friend Grant
  • Beautiful gardens and blooming trees
  • Big meat and cheese board at Orpheu Tapas

Monday

  • Renting bikes for a coast tour
  • Grilled fish for lunch at the Marina
  • Tasting port at a cellar tour
  • Fancy tapas in nearby boutique hotel

Tuesday

  • Shopping at the local Market
  • Canal boats in Aveiro
  • Amazing Michelin Star dinner at Blind

Wednesday

  • Travel to Lisbon by plane and train
  • Dad-guided walking tour of the Alfama district and a tram ride
  • Finding Gluten Free Nata de Pastel

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