Tuesday: Up in Porto. Out to Coimbra! It's pronounced "Kwim-bra." Awesome place. We checked into Hotel Oslo.
We booked a Tuk tuk tour with great jokes. He drove us around in the rain and guided us to the most interesting spots of the city. He taught us about the history and culture of Coimbra and we learned a lot.
More Rain. Walked at the Universidade and saw students dressed in the traditional robes.
Dinner at Solar do Bacalhau. Tasty Cod dishes!
Walk up back to University. So Cool! Joanina Library is absolutely beautiful. Looks like Harry Potter and inspired JK Rowling! Make sure to book tickets in advance; it's worth it.
Fado!! Fado ao Centro! Beautiful, magical music. Filled with historical and cultural importance. Plus, the musicians are so skilled. Autographs and selfies.
Delicious dinner, and well worth the wait, at Ze Manel dos Ossos. Just ask for the recommended dishes and arrive with an empty belly. It's quaint and personable. The owner and chefs are amazing and hospitable hosts.
Out to Republica Praça. Cheap wine. We drank wine at Murphy's and bonded together. Everyone else was drinking beer and whiskey! Then we walked back through the winding streets to the hotel. Even late at night, the streets felt safe.
Wednesday: Breakfast at Hotel Oslo and onto the next day.
Tuesday: Up in Porto. Out to Coimbra! It's pronounced "Kwim-bra." Awesome place. We checked into Hotel Oslo.
We booked a Tuk tuk tour with great jokes. He drove us around in the rain and guided us to the most interesting spots of the city. He taught us about the history and culture of Coimbra and we learned a lot.
More Rain. Walked at the Universidade and saw students dressed in the traditional robes.
Dinner at Solar do Bacalhau. Tasty Cod dishes!
Walk up back to University. So Cool! Joanina Library is absolutely beautiful. Looks like Harry Potter and inspired JK Rowling! Make sure to book tickets in advance; it's worth it.
Fado!! Fado ao Centro! Beautiful, magical music. Filled with historical and cultural importance. Plus, the musicians are so skilled. Autographs and selfies.
Delicious dinner, and well worth the wait, at Ze Manel dos Ossos. Just ask for the recommended dishes and arrive with an empty belly. It's quaint and personable. The owner and chefs are amazing and hospitable hosts.
Out to Republica Praça. Cheap wine. We drank wine at Murphy's and bonded together. Everyone else was drinking beer and whiskey! Then we walked back through the winding streets to the hotel. Even late at night, the streets felt safe.
Wednesday: Breakfast at Hotel Oslo and onto the next day.