A Pleasurable Cruise on the Douro: With the sun setting in the horizon, we board our Porto Cruz river boat at the Cais da Ribera, one of the quays where river boats are moored. The ramp from the quay to the boat looks steep, but I make it okay, even on high heels and carrying Tony's 20-tonne camera bag -  he was helping another passenger with a walking frame down the ramp. Douro River Cruise The Douro river tour is a very pleasurable trip to do in the early evening. What could be nicer than … [Read more...]