Porto 19-8-2009

We did a good travel from Holland all the way to the North of Portugal. It took us only 3 days and that did include camping on the overnight stays. We ended up on a very secluded little campsite in the middle of an old vinyard called Quinta del Rio. Th owner is Dutch and very helpful. He actually rents out Tipi tents so our new tipi really fits in. We have the best spot on the ground with even a private outdoor shower that runs hot water in the daytime (not my choice but by the high temperatures in the daytime haha). Yesterday we went for a little kayak trip on the river that runs next to the campground. Two of our neighbours joined in so we had a party of 4 exploring the rapids of the river until ending up on a little terrace for the very needed drinks. Today we spent walking around in the city of Porto which is about an hour drive from our campsite. This morning we already enjoyed a glass of white port (I did not know that existed) with a little meal. The weather is great and in the middle of the day actually too hot (around 35 degrees Celsius) but the evenings are cool and last night I was enjoying the perfect view on the starry sky from our hammock next to the tent. We hope you are all doing good. Stay happy, healthy and....in touch !