CosmicDreamer
Dryer sheet wannabe
I'm not sure if this is the right thread, but I just returned from a walk on the Camino Portuguese. As a general comment, while walking in the smaller towns, it was very hard to spend more than 6 euros on a bottle of really good wine (e.g. Duro region wines). One bottle of Vino Verde would set you back 1.75 Euros. After walking all day by myself, one trick I used was to buy a bottle of wine and put out 6 glasses at my albergue. Pretty soon I had 5+ new friends.
But at the end of the walk I had 2 days in Porto. I can highly recommend, especially for tours of the Port producers (Taylor, Sandeman, etc.) but I visited a place that has been owned by the Portuguese for a long long time.
Wow, that sounds like an amazing experience! I’m impressed by your adventurous spirit and your clever way of making new friends. I agree, the wine prices are incredible. I’ve heard great things about Porto and the Douro regions, they are on my bucket list too. Thanks for sharing your story!