Truly, our experience has been that the people of Oporto are delightful.

This jeweler made a sale of a souvineer for Laura.  It was originally his grandfather’s shop, his name overhead on the plaque.  Unique to Portugal is silver filigree jewelry.  It is very popular and reasonably priced (I think), considering it’s handmade.

Close up examples of silver filigree. This particular earring design is by far the most popular.

This mother-to-be gave up a career in banking (stints in London and Hong Kong) for the slower life of her hometown.  She owns this vintage shop with some rare 60’s and 70’s items, among other things.  One will find unique little shops on many smaller back  streets.  Odd for us were the number of shops that have only Portuguese-made items, clothing stores included.

This is a typical produce market.  The sign suggests it’s been there a while.

Sold!  Dave bought a small hand-made souvenir.

A game of giant checkers in the park.   Or many just a place to sit while I finish my ice cream cone 🙂 Laura