Elevador da Bica from another Tram
One of the trams of the Elevador da Bica photographed by me as I went past in another tram along Largo Calhariz. A famous sight in Lisbon, and I was lucky to catch this photo as we trundled along.
Vineyard Vistas in Portugal
Amidst the stunning scenery of Portugal’s Douro Valley, we found ourselves at Quinta da Roêda, a picturesque vineyard nestled under a breathtaking blue sky. As far as the eye could see, the vines stretched out into the distance, beckoning us to explore further. A solitary tree stood tall nearby, while on the horizon, two tall,…
A Room with a View
This barren room overlooking the breathtaking Douro Valley belongs to the Quinta da Roêda vineyard, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Portugal’s wine country. As you step inside, you’ll notice a quaint wooden table and stools, inviting you to sit and take in the stunning view while enjoying a glass of the vineyard’s…
Coffee For One
Sitting outside at a table on a cold November day in Porto, Portugal. Before covid19 made it necessary.
Cobblestone Streets
Cobblestone streets in Porto, Portugal. In Cork, they’d be dug up and half the street surface replaced with tarmac.
What about that one?
On the streets in Porto, Portugal. November 2019. In the background is the shop featured in this photo I published earlier this year.
Inside the Torre dos Clérigos
While in Porto in November 2019 I took a walk around town and into this beautiful church there. You can see the outside in this photo I posted a few months ago.
On my Phone
Outside Papeis Pintados, a shop in Porto near the hotel I was staying in with my team from work. I suspect this was taken after a hearty meal in La Ricotto right across the road. November 2019.
The Rain in Portugal
The rain in Portugal falls mainly on the umbrellas. Hopefully anyway.
The Bright Lights of Porto
Exactly 2 years ago in 2019 I was in Porto, Portugal with my team on a company meetup. It’s a beautiful city and I would love to get back there some day! That’s the Torre dos Clérigos in the background.
The Curve and a Tree
Walking back to the main building of Quinta da Roêda in the Douro Valley, Portugal in 2019. This tree was probably the tallest in the immediate area.
Through the window to the Douro River
Inside a little room at the Quinta da Roêda in the Douro Valley, Portugal in 2019. You can see this small building to the left of the main building in this photo.