São Bento Railway Station

There’s something about a train ride that feels different from every other kind of travel. No security lines, no turbulence, no seat belts, no rush from passsengers attempting to board faster than anyone else.  It is a fluid process, steady, quiet, and oddly comfortable. This morning, we left Lisbon behind—the  hills, the tiled buildings, its constant reminder […]

A New Day-Porto

You will find Porto along the banks of the Douro River. The buildings lean a little, the tiles tell stories of significant historical value…..and the streets—well, they climb. A lot.  Unfortunately we won’t be able to experience much of Porto this trip. We have other priorities. We found the Pilgrim Office and got our documents […]