PORTUGAL - Highlights from this trip include... Lisbon, visiting the medieval castles; exploring Alfama, one of the oldest districts in Lisbon; tasting the Portugese cuisine, famous for its seafood, specifically cod aka bacalhou.  Porto, a stay in an 18th century palace overlooking the Douro River; a river cruise through the Douro Valley vineyards; tasting some of the delicious olive oil, wine and port. 

Wrapping up the trip we drove to Sintra for a quick stay before heading home.  If you haven't had the opportunity to visit Portugal yet, I highly recommend it.