Porto – Last Stop – Days 355 – 360
Our time in Portugal was drawing to a close and Porto was where we would end things before returning to Canada. We were having mixed feelings about our decision. We already missed the beach lifestyle but Porto definitely had areas to explore and a lively vibe. The kids were excited about Harry Potter tourism. I…
Cinfães – Wine Country and a Pool – Days 351 – 354
We were tanned, well-nourished and relaxed when we started our 10-hour journey to Cinfães in the Douro Valley. Our time at the beach was over and we were going to meet Paige’s friend and her family again (we’d stayed with them earlier in Jordan). We rented a large, modern house in the countryside with a…
Lagos – Beaches, Crabs, Waterpark – Days 343 – 350
We were ready to get back to hunkering down in a “quiet” town and doing a lot of nothing. We noticed an uptick in “revenge tourism” in the large cities as the COVID-19 pandemic wound down (Madrid and Lisbon were overwhelmed with sightseers). We chose the town of Lagos, which was not yet on the…
Lisboa – Bring on Portugal and the Custard Tarts – Days 333 – 342
Unfortunately, I never finished the blog about our trip. For some reason, Paige and I stopped writing with just a handful of cities left. So, a full two years later, we’re sharing what we remember from our ten days in Lisboa. Lisboa is hilly. Whether walking or running, you notice the hills. Our Airbnb was…
Madrid – More Street Entertainers, City Bus tours and Park Warner – Days 321-332
The kids had Madrid circled on the calendar. It had been more than half a year since they had seen their little cousins and they had major plans! The four of us were so anxious, we arrived in the city a couple days before my brother and his family. This ensured that we could scout…
Family Travel Countdown 