Portugal December 2023

Elaine and William arrived in Lisbon early in the morning on December 3. We found our way to our Airbnb lodging with the help of a very knowledgeable Uber driver. Then, despite Elaine’s being in a bit of pain because she was recovering from foot injuries, it was fun, fun, fun until we came home on December 17.

• December 3:
  • Beginning to explore Lisbon
• December 4:
  • Sintra, Azenhas do Mar, Cabo da Roca, and Cascais
• December 5:
  • Culinary tour in the rain
• December 6:
  • The “cruise” begins
• December 7:
  • Our first Viking tour, and more Lisbon on our own.
• December 8:
  • Coimbra and Porto/Gaia
• December 9:
  • Cruising the Douro, Mateus Palace, and Quinto do Seixo vineyard
• December 10:
  • More cruising, a lock, and Castelo Rodrigo
• December 11:
  • Hanging around Foz do Sabor and the vessel
• December 12:
  • Favaios
• December 13:
  • Lamego and on board the Torgil
• December 14:
  • Cannery, sight-seeing, bridge, and the last night on the Torgil
• December 15:
  • Exploring Porto on our own
• December 16:
  • Culinary tour of Porto and a rest
• December 17:
  • We’re going home!