Porto—our last day

Chapel of Souls (aka Santa Catalina Chapel).

Sept. 26th: Today was a relaxing one after driving about 280 miles yesterday. We walked about four miles, visiting places we wanted to see again—the Bolhao Mercado, the Trinidade neighborhood where some wonderfully typical Portuguese shops serve locals, down Santa Catalina street (the Rodeo Drive of Porto), and then over to Gaia where we sat at a park overlooking the Douro River, Ponte Luis I bridge, and the historic district. We ended our walk meandering through the upper historic district to the Crystal Palace park, and back home.

Had a really good soup at Bom Sucesso Mercado, a "concept" food court with fabulous food at great prices. The locals like it, too.

Center of Balhao Mercado.

This shop had lots to offer this hound's nose.

This shop was across from the hound and gorgeous inside.
See picture below.

Pretty nice, eh?

Still not purchasing an espresso here at four times the regular
price, but the Art Deco architecture is worth a second look.

This shop was kitty corner from the Majestic Cafe.

Santa Clara Church. The gate and church door are the high-

lights, because the 18th century baroque wooden carved 

interior hasn't been cleaned for at least 300 years. San  

Francisco Church's ornate interior (see previous post) offers
the polished version.

Santa Clara Church.

Historic Porto from across the Douro River in Gaia.

Taking it easy at new park in Gaia that overlooks the river.

Crystal Palace Park. 

Proof that it really is fall even though it's sunny and 75.

These trees hadn't quite turned when we walked
this way a week ago.

Almada family, our hosts.

Shared living room.

Living room ceiling.

Shared living room.

Bom Sucesso Mercado. Great eats!

Petula's was where we started each day.

OPAH (Oporto Principal Almada

Home) was a great find.