PORTUGAL: Abandoned Buildings

We think Portugal is a beautiful country with many things to appreciate. 

Although, we have noticed there are a lot of decrepit and abandoned buildings.  

PORTUGAL: Just a Few Tiles

Throughout Portugal you will see tiles everywhere.

Tiles adorn inner walls, exterior walls, churches, train stations, stores, restaurants, benches, street signs, etc. 

PORTUGAL: The Ups and Downs to the Hills in Porto

 We thought the hills in Lisbon were tough, well, welcome to Porto, the second biggest city in Portugal, with, as far as I am concerned, much steeper hills.

We loved the old city with their narrow winding streets. But imagine carrying your groceries up this hill. To discover you forgot the olive oil? Aaaggghhh!