We are back together in Porto! A week just flew by. For me lots of tennis and for Janelle lots of encouragement to learn knitting while being bribed with wine.
Today we set out to see Livraria Lello, the bookstore that legend has it that it was one of the inspirations for the Harry Potter series.
Whether it was the intricate wood designs or the amazing staircase or maybe the capes that the nearby students wear to school, I can see this imagery in the books and movies. And although J. K. Rowling lived in Porto and taught English nearby she denies the connection, however I and a lot of other people think it’s true.
An amazing side story is that the bookstore was going bankrupt until a friend of the owner suggested that they should start charging admission, then in the first year they turned a €1.5m profit!
Lunch? Mexican? Why not. And you know what? It wasn’t too bad – nachos were good and the tacos better than expected. Who doesn’t love a margarita for lunch?
Time to wash lunch down with some port. We learn about the different grapes that go into making port. And I had no idea that there is not only red port, but white too! Good job they not only offered the tour but the tasting too.
We are also having a special day today as our daughter and her friend are competing in their karate provincials. Go girls go!
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