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andywild

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• Oct 9, 2018

• #1

So, after leaving 21days ago and walking to Santiago and Finisterra I find myself sat on the steps of Porto cathedral. There's a few pilgrim types wandering around looking nervous and excited and the trumpet playing chap is still here from when I left three weeks ago.. I've got two days to look around before I head home and no idea what to do with the time.. so, the question is .. is there a burger king near here?

 

Peter Fransiscus

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• Oct 9, 2018

• #2

andywild said:

So, after leaving 21days ago and walking to Santiago and Finisterra I find myself sat on the steps of Porto cathedral. There's a few pilgrim types wandering around looking nervous and excited and the trumpet playing chap is still here from when I left three weeks ago.. I've got two days to look around before I head home and no idea what to do with the time.. so, the question is .. is there a burger king near here?

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Burger King , are you serious.

 

Waka

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• Oct 9, 2018

• #3

andywild said:

So, after leaving 21days ago and walking to Santiago and Finisterra I find myself sat on the steps of Porto cathedral. There's a few pilgrim types wandering around looking nervous and excited and the trumpet playing chap is still here from when I left three weeks ago.. I've got two days to look around before I head home and no idea what to do with the time.. so, the question is .. is there a burger king near here?

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Wash your mouth with soap

 

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• Oct 9, 2018

• #4

andywild said:

is there a burger king near here?

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There are about seven in the Porto area (for better or worse)!

There are two at the train station, one at each end, according to Google Maps, and one near the Museum of Modern art...

 

David Manzo

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• Oct 9, 2018

• #5

Savor Porto. So many beautiful things to see and do. If you’re tired of walking the hop-on hop-off buses are a great option. https://city-sightseeing.com/en/79/porto/109/hop-on-hop-off-porto

 

Camino Chrissy

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• Oct 9, 2018

• #6

My group enjoyed crossing over the bridge to the far side, then turning right. We stopped for an outdoor lunch and port tasting at the well known "Sandeman" cellars. A beautiful view of the river and the various ports were incredible! Yum!

 

Saranger

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• Oct 9, 2018

• #7

Tascö at Rua do Almada no. 151 is one of my favorite restaurants. Go with friends and share everything. If you don't know anyone to share with, go with strangers. You'll be friends by dessert!

 

Dorpie

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• Oct 9, 2018

• #8

Wandering around doing tours of the port houses is a nice way to get tipsy, though despite them all telling you essentially the same thing, a terrible way to learn about port production given the aforementioned tipsiness. I didn't do it but I'm told a boat trip down the Duoro is supposed to be good too. And indeed just generally wandering around Porto (it's not a huge place, at least not the interesting bits) is a good way to spend time as far as I'm concerned, I just really liked the feel of the place, it has a faded glory to it that really appeals to me. For eating I really liked the Vicios de Mesa set on top of a beautiful art deco car park which also has changing art installations, then for seafood head to the Matosinhos district discussed in this thread.

Avoid the Livraria Lello at all costs! Charming as it is, it has become a special kind of tourist hell. Same could be said for the Mercado do Bolhao which was just a dump.

Enjoy,

Rob.

 

Camino Chrissy

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• Oct 9, 2018

• #9

I never did any port wine tours, but did enjoy my lunch and tastings at Sandemans. You don't have to get very tipsy to enjoy doing that. It's still a good recommendation.

 

Turga

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• Oct 9, 2018

• #10

He, he...people here don't seem to know you -I hope you find a Burger King or perhaps a nice pizzaria?

 

Saranger

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• Oct 9, 2018

• #11

And if there’s,s not enough fat and calories at Burger King to satisfy you, there‘s always the Francesinha sandwich!

 

Kathy Jaudegis

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• Oct 9, 2018

• #12

andywild said:

So, after leaving 21days ago and walking to Santiago and Finisterra I find myself sat on the steps of Porto cathedral. There's a few pilgrim types wandering around looking nervous and excited and the trumpet playing chap is still here from when I left three weeks ago.. I've got two days to look around before I head home and no idea what to do with the time.. so, the question is .. is there a burger king near here?

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Hahahaha andywild! You are a hoot. I could ship a BK burger to you if necessary..

 

andywild

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• Oct 10, 2018

• #13

Saranger said:

And if there’s,s not enough fat and calories at Burger King to satisfy you, there‘s always the Francesinha sandwich!

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I discovered the francesinha last night.. I'm having another one this evening!

 

Camino Chrissy

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• Oct 10, 2018

• #14

andywild said:

I discovered the francesinha last night.. I'm having another one this evening!

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Please tell us what ingredients are in that sandwich! It must be phenomenal!

 

Rob the Slob

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• Oct 10, 2018

• #15

andywild said:

I discovered the francesinha last night.. I'm having another one this evening!

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I had one last spring, and I'm still stuffed.

 

andywild

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• Oct 10, 2018

• #16

Camino Chris said:

Please tell us what ingredients are in that sandwich! It must be phenomenal!

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I'd say a good kilogramme of different meats.. including sausage bacon pork steak... Covered in melted cheese .. mine had a slightly spicy gravy over everything oh and a fried egg on top...

 

Camino Chrissy

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• Oct 10, 2018

• #17

Yum!... Thanks! That's an artery plugger for sure, but having just a couple on Camino shouldn't hurt!

 

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Peregrina Annette

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• Oct 13, 2018

• #18

My favorite place for dinner is Casa Virtude. The most glorious river view sunsets from their tables upstairs, wonderful service, food and ambiance, reasonably priced. Ask Vasco, my favorite waiter, what he recommends. OMG You won’t regret it.

 

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