Based on our limited experience (shops and restaurants), the Portuguese are lovely people. They bend over backwards, nothing is too much trouble. A lot of handshaking and pats on the back. They are very welcoming with a big smile.
Our shopping budget was recovering, until today. Picked up some vintage port after our visit to Taylor across the river from Oporto. We were disappointed to find the markets closed back in town but stumbled upon the nearby shopping district.
We picked up a lot of super authentic portuguese souvenirs. Most impressively were the little hand sewn leather shoes (Rach only, but Trav tried hard to fit in to a size 45).
Dinner was amazing and very cheap considering the flavor and service and what we are used to back home in Aus.
Off the beaten track, it is where the locals head for a family cooked meal. A recommendation from the concierge, she even wrote a card with 'alergico a farinha'.
View from Taylor's looking back towards Oporto/Did someone say 'shoe sale'?/Happy campers after dinner
Portugal sounds wonderful!! Shoes & fab port. It's just shot to the top of our must visit next list x
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