Chao Charlotte -> Back to Porto

Chao Spain! After leaving notes all over Charlotte's apartment, I took a train to Porto, walked from the train station with my giant pack into town, and checked into a different hostel just for fun. It was the right decision: Tattva has a rooftop patio. After a much-needed Skype date with my mom, I visited a massive church called "Se", walked across top of Luiz bridge for magnificent views, discovered tiny streets I hadn't seen the first time around, and sweat an absurd amount in the blazing sun. I had a 5 euro lunch (fantastic, ecuadorian-style almuerzo), and enjoyed a lovely ice cream in the sunshine. I REALLY enjoyed that ice cream. I napped by the other side of the river after eavesdropping on Portuguese conversations and admiring keepsakes in artisan stalls. I head back to hostel, then ate bruschetta and sipped espresso at a nearby cafe.