We were excited to travel to Porto and to begin our Camino after 7 months of planning and preparing.
We landed in Porto at about 11.30 a.m. and after consulting Google maps, then seeking advice from an airport employee, we were quickly directed to the correct metro platform. Payment was easy, using card or phone.
The 40 minute journey was interesting ,as our first view of this part of Portugal. Once we left the metro (Bolhao stop) it was only a few minutes to our accommodation, which was in a busy shopping street!
We arrived at 1 p.m. and dropped off our small suitcase then headed for the city. After watching Michael Portillo's programme, we were keen to sample the white wine and small fish plates in the market, which wasn't far from our accomodation. This was a great experience. The weather was beautiful & we quickly fell in love with Porto.
We collected our Credencials (pilgrim passports) at the Cathedral then it was time to check into our room.
After a breather we headed out for our evening meal. After a stroll downhill to the old part of the city we found a cafe that look suitable & we sat in an outside area, entertained by a kids' martial arts class then a busker.
I had the local rice & seafood soup, Peter had sardines. At the next table were a couple from the Peak district who had just spent 2 weeks helping friends on an olive farm.
On returning to our room, it was still busy outside with shoppers, a saxophone busker and people enjoying the bars and cafes. Not exactly tranquil but the noise stopped eventually and we slept well enough.
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