We arrived in the city of Porto late morning and found the hotel with some ease. For once we are not in the old town but close to St James Anglican Church in Oporto Road.

I should explain the sole reason for coming to Porto is to visit my grandfathers grave, who was buried here in 1957. Apart from my uncle, who had the awful duty of sorting out the arrangements for his fathers death, I am only the 2nd grandchild to visit.

Suffice to say I am glad I came.

Where we are staying is not very attractive and so for the afternoon we headed over to the Ouro area of the city. Waterfront, old buildings and lively bars. Personally I have to admit to being disappointed, as it was very crowded, over priced and not nearly as attractive as I had hoped for. Anyway, a few litres of Sangria later and little bit of evening sun, well ........... 😁.

To finish the day we had Porto's favourite dish, Francesinha, and then headed back to the hotel to watch the 6 nations and whether France would be crowned champions. Well done France.👏

Tomorrow; Port tasting 😋