Today ended up being fairly slow-paced. We expected to get back to Pinhao by mid-morning but there was a hold-up getting through a lock because water levels are unusually high and this led to concerns by the lock authority (I don't understand what about). So we had a restful morning watching the scenery. On getting to Pinhao we went for a walk and saw the tiled murals at the little railway station. Pleasant ratehr than impressive.
After lunch we had an excursion to Lamego, a medieval town a short distance away. Unfortunately the guide talked the entire way, which was irritating, and we stopped listening to him as soon as we were able. One of the things the town is famous for is the Our Lady of Remedies church and the baroque steps leading down to the town. After a look at the church we walked down the steps and along the main plaze through town. We stopped at the cathedral and then at the museum, but I will spare you pictures from the inside of any more churches because they are both impressive and indistinguishable.
