Tuesday, 5/14. Departed Porto into a bright sunrise. Fascinating cruise upriver, at times extraordinarily close to the shore. Beautiful views, and we hadn’t yet made it to wine country yet. Second lock was 38 meters high! They lowered all the equipment to go under the lock structure, but nicely let passengers stay on the upper deck, but warned everyone to sit down. Really fun.
Bought a cork ball cap. Waterproof and much more flexible than I expected. Yoriko got a little pocketbook made with cork.
After lunch the vineyards appeared. Napa was put in the shade, in spades. Stunning sites that resist adequate description. Our excursion included the estate of Mateus Winery. Beautiful gardens, nicely preserved mansion. Then Sandeman Port Wine. The drive up was scary. The views were remarkable. The port was good.
Dinner featured traditional Portuguese food and entertainment. Not to my liking. Music was via an accordion duet. Food was foreign. It wasn’t bad, but it also wasn’t familiar. Great film showing the river before dams. Life threatening efforts to bring port barrels down white water. Captain did a Q&A.
A great day.
A guillotine lock gate. About 115 feet high. 
Low bridge, right out of a lock. Obviously, something hit it. 
Our Cruise Director, serving brandi.