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Porto, Things to see, places to eat advice please

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lou82	Apr 3 2009, 08:00 AM Post #1
Voyager Group: Members Posts: 88 Joined: 28-August 06 From: Northern Ireland Member No.: 14581 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Hi y'all, I'm heading over to Porto in Portugal for 4 days at the end of next month and wondering if anyone's been and can make any suggestions on 'must do' and 'must see' places? As yet I haven't done any research or booked accomodation as I just booked the cheap flights last night It strikes me as a great place for architecture, good food and good wine so these are primarily my reasons for going. Just a short break for the minute til I decide on another backpacking type trip later in the year I also love craft markets (wooden things!!) so if anyone has any suggestions there I'll be very appreciative! Thanks! Lou -------------------- "The rest of those who have gone before us, cannot steady the unrest of those to follow.." ~ Finding Forrester

starlagurl	Apr 3 2009, 08:54 AM Post #2
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Oh I heard a podcast once about Portugal and ever since, I've been obsessed with this chocolate drink they have there... it's like sweet, rich, dense, delicious chocolate pudding and you dip churros in it! Don't leave without tasting it and telling me how it was! -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

lou82	Apr 3 2009, 10:39 AM Post #3
Voyager Group: Members Posts: 88 Joined: 28-August 06 From: Northern Ireland Member No.: 14581 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Oh yum that sounds delicious! I'll have to have a look at what it's called to try it. Thanks! Anything to do with chocolate is fantastic! ps. I'll post a photo on here if I get it.. and try and find a recipe perhaps.. -------------------- "The rest of those who have gone before us, cannot steady the unrest of those to follow.." ~ Finding Forrester

starlagurl	Apr 3 2009, 10:40 AM Post #4
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	I forget what it's called! Somebody here must know... -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

travelmonster	Apr 3 2009, 02:09 PM Post #5
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 4691 Joined: 28-October 07 From: England Member No.: 101826	I'm not sure of the name of it, but I've had it in Spain and its definitely an acquired taste. Too much for me and I'm a real chocolate fan!! -------------------- In Search Of ........... "Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment sparkling like a star in our hand -- and melting like a snowflake" - Marie Beynon Ray

huckabmm	Apr 3 2009, 02:28 PM Post #6
Pathfinder Group: Local Expert Posts: 392 Joined: 9-December 08 From: Nashville, TN USA Member No.: 264395	When I was in Madrid last summer we had it as well. It was simply called "Churros con Chocolate" and let me tell you...it is amazing! Here is a pic of it: And here is a link to a pic of my friend and I eating one -------------------- -Matt "Be a traveler, not a tourist." "Chance favors the prepared mind." - Louis Pasteur Give Life My upcoming trips: 1. A week at the Outer Banks, NC; June '10 2. Somewhere in South America, Early 2011

starlagurl	Apr 3 2009, 02:29 PM Post #7
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Yes! That's it! Om nom nom nom nom -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

lou82	Apr 3 2009, 02:53 PM Post #8
Voyager Group: Members Posts: 88 Joined: 28-August 06 From: Northern Ireland Member No.: 14581 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Looks like heaven in a teacup! Wonder if I can get any strange looks from just drinking the lot!! I'm kidding, thanks for the replies guys. Perhaps I'll have gained a stone by the time I get back - and I'll only be away 4 days! lol -------------------- "The rest of those who have gone before us, cannot steady the unrest of those to follow.." ~ Finding Forrester

huckabmm	Apr 3 2009, 03:10 PM Post #9
Pathfinder Group: Local Expert Posts: 392 Joined: 9-December 08 From: Nashville, TN USA Member No.: 264395	Churros aside...did you do a TravelPod search on Porto? Here is a link to one, that came up with some good pictures and blogs...you might be able to get some ideas from them! Good luck! -------------------- -Matt "Be a traveler, not a tourist." "Chance favors the prepared mind." - Louis Pasteur Give Life My upcoming trips: 1. A week at the Outer Banks, NC; June '10 2. Somewhere in South America, Early 2011

lou82	Apr 3 2009, 04:04 PM Post #10
Voyager Group: Members Posts: 88 Joined: 28-August 06 From: Northern Ireland Member No.: 14581 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Thanks Matt! Yes I've had a look about here for more info..all I know is that I definitely have to go to Cafe Majestic as it seems to be mentioned in every search I do!! I went to the library to get out a rough guide or lonely planet and guess what.. I got there and realised I'd forgot my library card. D'oh! -------------------- "The rest of those who have gone before us, cannot steady the unrest of those to follow.." ~ Finding Forrester

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