#Porto is now a very popular tourist destination. I'm sure you've seen lots of pictures of it already, so we'll focus on public transport. 👀 #BlankSpots

Well, what is this strange train? Let's find out the next day #BlankSpots!

The next morning, I find a train made up of four old CP wagons waiting for me on the platform at Porto Campanhã. Many others and I were looking forward to a picturesque ride on the Linha da Douro. Judging by the conversations ("What country's national railways are called Renfe? Wasn't it Portugal?"), I assume that not only rail enthusiasts are present. (1/5) #BlankSpots

Did I say 'train'? Well, that's not the case yet. First, let's couple the coaches to this diesel locomotive. Then we can set off on the picturesque Linha de Douro. (2/5) #BlankSpots

One hour after leaving Porto Campanha, our train finally arrives at the River Douro. The landscape gradually changes from green to... less green. (3/5) #BlankSpots

These days, the Linha do Douro ends at Pocinho. The section to Spain closed in 1988. So, it's time to head back. At the intermediate stations, additional assengers board, carrying wine boxes. (4/5) #BlankSpots

Life is better with #FensterAuf, at least sometimes! (5/5) #BlankSpots

After arriving back at Porto Campanhã station, my first ever ride on the Alfa Pendular train is about to begin. It is a modern, fast train with many passengers waiting for the weekend, and unfortunately I couldn't take a picture. Something reminds me of Stockholm, but what? I'm heading south through the mist along the coast. 🔊: "Nästa: Coimbra-B" #BlankSpots