Portugal
A country of contrasts - steeped in history, yet adopting the modern world
Street scene in Porto
Ponte Dom Luís with Serra do Pilar on the far side
Rio Ave in Vila do Conde
The residential canyons of the Ribeira in Porto
Praça do Comércio in Lisbon
The Alfama in Lisbon
The view of Castelo São Jorge from the Praça da Figueira in Lisobon
Atco da Rua Augusta at the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon
Port wine maturing in the caves
Lots and Lots of port wine
Port wine in the making
Igreja da Vitória in Porto
The Ribeira of Porto from across the Rio Douro
Rabelos, the boats used to transport the wine from up river for final aging and shipping abroad
Canal boats in Aveiro (the Venice of Portugal). The bow art work is pretty risqué ' plug the painted words into a translator (warning - may be NSWF)
Atlantic view from Castelo do Queijo in Porto
Atlantic scene between Póvoa do Varzim and Vila do Conde
Nice place to hang out - at low tide
Tomar um café in Cacilhas
The Sé Velha in Coimbra - construction started in the mid 1100's - so yeah close to 900 years old
Lisboetas at a street fair
Ahh to be young and in love
The view from the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântera in Lisbon
High tide of the Rio Tejo at the Terreiro do Paço in Lisbon
Serenity in Tomar
Probably the most beautiful stage backdrop *ever*