Douro cruise New Year 2012 by David and Barbara Hawgood

Christmas crib lights at Regua, Portugal
Christmas crib in lights at Regua, Portugal

We started the New Year with travel on a short cruise up the river Douro starting from Oporto. We were delighted that Barbara's QEC colleagues Maureen Palmer and Stella Rogers were in the party. Unfortunately we were unable to visit Salamanca in Spain because a lock on the Douro was being repaired but enjoyed Portuguese scenery, towns, vineyards, food, wine and especially the fine port, product of the hills we were passing between.

Tiles at Pinhao station, view of the Douro
Tiles at Pinhao station, view of the Douro

Our boat Douro Prince approaching Oporto
Our boat Douro Prince approaching Oporto

Cloisters of Oporto Cathedral
Cloisters of Oporto Cathedral

Port tasting at Graham's Port Lodge, Oporto
David and Barbara at a port tasting at Graham's Port Lodge, Oporto

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