Camino 2017 Day 1 - Arrive Portugal

Landed safely in Amsterdam and after collecting our luggage we all made our way to load Christa, William and the luggage into the rental car. Helen and I made our way back to the terminal to wait for plane to Porto. It was a long layover but we explored the huge terminal and found a nice rooftop terrace where we could get some lunch while watching some of the planes at their gates below. 

The sun was out and there was a nice breeze

 

 

The salads were delicious. 

Finally it was time to check in our packs and make our way to the gate. The plane was a bit late arriving but as soon as it had taken off we were both asleep. 

Two and a half hours later we landed in Porto. Got a local SIM card and found the metro train into the city. All went well and we then walked to the hotel where we would rest up tonight. 

It was a lovely warm evening and we went out to explore the old part of the town. It is charming but much is slowly being renovated as Christa and I saw when were there almost 2 years ago. 

Then it was time for dinner and we found a little restaurant on a terrace near the river for a delicious meal before heading back up the hill our hotel. 

 

 

  

 Showers and some blog writing before falling asleep

A very nice day despite being tired after a night on the plan and a loooong layover in Amsterdam. All went and we are excited about the start of our Camino pilgrimage tomorrow