Wednesday 12 July 2023

Porto bookshop and station

I'm visiting some friends near Porto, Portugal for a couple of days before going down to Lisbon for a conference.  They came to pick me up from the airport, so we could do a bit of tourism before going to their place.

First lunch, then a walk around a park, with great views.

a view over the river

Then to a famous bookshop (they know me so well), the Livraria Lello.  It is such a tourist attraction that you have to buy a ticket to go in!  I bought a book about the bookshop.

the staircase at the Livraria Lello; the place was packed

Then afternoon tea, a bit more walking around, then off to the train station with its amazing tiles.


A short train ride later, and a short walk, we arrive at their place.  They have a fantastic view over the sea:


Then dinner and lots of good conversation.





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