Before we left HK the travel agent confided in Shirley that ‘there wasn’t much to see in Porto’. Perhaps we went to the wrong Porto. Apart from the town itself and some stunning buildings it was wonderful just to stroll along the river and enjoy the early morning or late evening atmosphere. One evening we walked out and along the river bank were huge screens so that people could watch the soccer World Cup. The game was Germany versus Ghana if I recall correctly and I think it finished 2-2 after a few scary moments for the sausagers. May the Wurst team win? Here are a few ‘crowd’ scenes all shot with the Fujifilm X-T1.
Ghana score!
World Cup lovers
Es darf doch nicht wahr sein!
C’mon Germany
Did it go in?
And of course some are only there for the beer.
Zum Wohl!
Me? Well I soaked up the romantic atmosphere and gazed across the river.
All downhill from here 
Sometimes when you visit a city you have to find the fun. I think you found it.
Indeed. It was a good couple of hours just covering maybe 400m or so. So much to keep the observer happy.
Last two photos are truly beautiful. The colors reflected in the water are stunning. The street shots of folks are excellent. Love the expressions of some of the men.
Thanks Yvonne. Soccer arouses great passions to be sure.
W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L people shots, Andrew, but my favorite is the last one. The solitary boat, the lights reflecting on the water. Beautiful.
Thanks Marylin. It was just so peaceful too.
You changed the blog back? I love the expressions on the faces go the World Cup lovers.
I am still changing themes, Hilary. Can’t decide. Ho hum.
Molto belle queste foto di vita quotidiana e del tifo calcistico. Molto bella anche le foto panoramiche!!!
Sometimes it is hard to take bad photos when everything around is so beautiful.
Shoot the Travel Agent! – Lovers defo wins First Prize but all the pics are stupendous and capture ‘the moment’ whether that be beer swilling, nail-biting or abject misery. The two dapper gents at the quayside look like an advert for Glenfiddich (sans mosquitos and highland mist) 😀
I went round this morning and shot the TA, Lottie. He clearly deserved it. I was provoked beyond measure. Glenfiddich or Glenmorangie, either would have suited me in the past.
Nothing to see here…just keep moving folks. 🙂 Gotta love those travel agents. Maybe next time you should hire Sandra to plan the trip. Of course, that would mean rising times before the sun which I am guessing is not Shirley’s idea of vacation. 🙂
Guess you won’t be using that agent again.. Seems there was plenty to see.
So, you fell back on old reliable 2011, I see.
It makes you wonder what the travel agent thought might be “sight-worthy” doesn’t it? Wonderful photo of the young lovers.
The irony of it was, Maggie, that the agent had done the same trip as us so he spoke from experience. I wonder what he expected.
I thought I’d got the wrong blog. I’ve not got anywhere with trying a new theme. Or rather, I spent the best part of a day trying out loads. I’m still stuck with 2011. I think you’ve made a great showcase for it as a photoblog with this post, the photos look fantastic. I love the b&w of the two men, but the lovers is a close second.
Thanks Kate. I decided the last theme was too complicated. As Eb said, its a jumble. Perhaps you should design something and get someone to build it for you. 2011 seems as good as any FTB.
Franchise Tax Board?
I’d like a slightly deeper header pic, the ability to change fonts and font sizes, and nested comments not to reduce in width because sometimes they become difficult to read. Only applies when you have discussion type comments. Otherwise it serves as well as any other. I tweaked on blogger because I could, so then you get something a bit different from standard layout. But blogger changed too much so I am here. If only they would let us into the templates for free …
Spiffing reflection shots….. I’m packing my bags now.
Well off ye go then. Lots of birds to keep you occupied too.