Viana do Castelo, Portugal (September 2009)
After crossing the Bay of Biscay, we drifted in the fog outside Viana do Castelo for hours waiting for the tide to turn. The aggravation was worth it. What a gem of a town and what friendly people! Viana was a great introduction to Portugal.
The ride on our first funicular to the basilica and pre-Roman ruins was a highlight.
Note to cruisers: there's a movable pedestrian bridge across the entrance to the marina. Apparently it isn't mentioned in many of the cruising guides.
