Porto
Just arrived after a fairly short trip from Coimbra through countless little villages which seem to be continuous. Fast flowing river, great bridges, and of course an "old town" like everywhere else. Our hotel is large, very nice room, but a bit out of town so we need to take a cab to the city centre. Has a buzz about it down by the riverside, and there seem to be lots of tourists. This is the second largest city in Portugal after Lisbon. We will take the tourist bus and explore more tomorrow.

p.s. Bob. He was told so should know that the cracks in the office area do not need to be touched, that the beams in the kitchen must be painted, and also the pantry doors.