Sunday morning, my Habitat roommate Brad and I walked down the hill and across the Douro River to explore the other side of town. As we headed down river towards the Atlantic, we saw many boats.
And then it seemed like a motorcycle convention - hundreds of them were gathering on the waterfront, with the riders getting coffee and more from the various coffee shops and vendors.
After coffee and a pastry at the mercado, we headed back to the hotel to meet up with the other Habitat team members. While waiting, I noticed this interesting water quality report.
At 3:00, nine of us gathered, rode to the airport to pick up three others and then rode for a two hour bus ride to Domus, the Habitat Inn in Ribiero, a suburb of Braga. HFH Portugal has their office, equipment storage and an inn for international volunteers to use. It is very nice - double rooms, a kitchen, dining room, living room, library, swimming pool and more. Apparently when international teams are not here, they rent out the rooms.
The grounds are beautiful with magnolia, camelia, orange and lemon trees, as well as a garden with many unusual plants, including cacti - unusual because the climate is so wet and lush.
I am sure I will enjoy my stay here at the Domus.
And then it seemed like a motorcycle convention - hundreds of them were gathering on the waterfront, with the riders getting coffee and more from the various coffee shops and vendors.
After coffee and a pastry at the mercado, we headed back to the hotel to meet up with the other Habitat team members. While waiting, I noticed this interesting water quality report.
At 3:00, nine of us gathered, rode to the airport to pick up three others and then rode for a two hour bus ride to Domus, the Habitat Inn in Ribiero, a suburb of Braga. HFH Portugal has their office, equipment storage and an inn for international volunteers to use. It is very nice - double rooms, a kitchen, dining room, living room, library, swimming pool and more. Apparently when international teams are not here, they rent out the rooms.
The grounds are beautiful with magnolia, camelia, orange and lemon trees, as well as a garden with many unusual plants, including cacti - unusual because the climate is so wet and lush.
I am sure I will enjoy my stay here at the Domus.
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