Sao Pedro Do Sul
Only drove about 40 minutes to the spa town of Sao Pedro Do Sul. Had a good wander around the spa centre with lots of old people waiting for something. Cycled into Pedro town in the afternoon until it looked like rain.
Tours / Autumn 2018
Autumn 2018
Our first major tour in Dave, exploring France, Spain, and Portugal
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Viseu
30 mile ride on an old railway track starting just behind where we’re parked. Got back about about 2pm and Kay decided she was going to brave the hairdresser!
Viseu
Decided to take the Electronic Toll Road today, £3 added to my credit card in an instant. Big shop at Lidl but we’re now full. Had a wander around Viseu before the rain started again.
Celorico Da Beira
Drove to S Salvador do Mundo for a fantastic view over the Douro River but not the weather for great photos. Then all the way down the hill to Celorico Da Beira, a hilltop town with a castle.
Sao Joao Da Pesqueira
Delayed our departure due to the rain. Once we got going, very scenic drive along the Douro river then up into the clouds towards S J Da Pesqueira. There were some beautiful views to see but not today. Waited for the drizzle to ease off and had a 2 hour walk to town and back.
Peso Da Regua
Survived tropical storm Leslie last night although not much sleep was had. We stayed another day to go on the vineyard tour at Quinta Da Pacheca.
Peso Da Regua- 13 October 2018
Drove for about 2 hours up and down the hills alongside the Douro river. Best drive of the trip. Parked up alongside the river and went for a ride. Kay’s nose sniffed out a vineyard and we’re booked on a tour for tomorrow. No tours today as a wedding was taking place while we were there.
Castelo De Paiva- 12 October 2018
Drove an InterMarche to wash the bedding and then on to Castelo De Paiva following the Douro river some of the time.
Porto
Metro into Porto after the heavy rain overnight. 6 hours of walking around Porto seeing the fantastic architecture.
Rio Tinto (Porto)
Tried to fix the sliding cupboard catch, after an hour, failed. Filled up with LPG, diesel and food and drove to the outskirts of Porto.
Esposende
Had a very scenic drive through the National Park with spectacular views down to the reservoir and the deep gorges. We ended up parking close to the beach after checking it out on our bikes.
Montalegre (Portugal)
Drove across the border into Portugal and up into the Penada-Geres National Park. Parked up at Montalegre with its imposing castle.