We slip out of Galicia in Spain and into Portugal late in the day. Some years ago, going in the opposite direction, we used the ferry boat across the Rio Minho from Caminha to La Guardia in Spain. This time, it is the road straight to Ponte de Lima, a charming little town built along the Rio Lima.
The riverside Alameda (promenade) at Ponte de Lima and
the Torre de Cadeia, which for a time served as the towns
prison.
Early the following day, we have a lovely view of the old Roman
bridge, which the town is named after.
We had heard that the bridge formed part of the military route
from Braga to Astorga in Spain but had not expected to see a
Roman legion about to cross!
Prominent bronze statues adorn the town, and you know, kids!
We buy lovely cakes (bolos), serious business here, and say
Goodbye.
The protected wetlands, Lagoas de Bertiandos e Sao Pedro de Arcos, are west of Ponte de Lima.
We stop for coffee and leave twenty-four hours later. There is a good campsite, and they sell homemade cider!
In truth, we did not see much but a beautiful day for a cycle ride and walking.
Male Serin singing for a mate.
While we enthuse over our cakes, this female Blackcap does the same to little Berry's.
Linda spotted Lamprey swimming and this little weasel spying on us as we walked the peaceful river. It's a good day out and about!
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