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Therese's dad, Amadeu, visits liceu high school in Aveiro, which he attended about 65 years ago.
Therese's dad, Amadeu, visits liceu high school in Aveiro, which he attended about 65 years ago. 		Helen, Fernandinha, Peter, Paul, and Therese enjoy medievel days at a square in Coimbra.
Helen, Fernandinha, Peter, Paul, and Therese enjoy medievel days at a square in Coimbra. 		The Portugal gang assembled at Cruz Alta for sunset after a long day of sightseeing.
The Portugal gang assembled at Cruz Alta for sunset after a long day of sightseeing.
The gang ascends the stairs at the Monseraz castle in the Alentajo region of southcentral Portugal.
The gang ascends the stairs at the Monseraz castle in the Alentajo region of southcentral Portugal. 		Steve's sister, Kathy, arrives by train in Aveiro from Lisboa after a long flight from Indiana.
Steve's sister, Kathy, arrives by train in Aveiro from Lisboa after a long flight from Indiana. 		Cheers! Toasting of port wine at Castelhino near the Douro River in Northern Portugal.
Cheers! Toasting of port wine at Castelhino near the Douro River in Northern Portugal.
Another toast to family and friends prior to eating a fabulous Bacalhau dinner.
Another toast to family and friends prior to eating a fabulous Bacalhau dinner. 		Peter and Paul have an after dinner toast of port wine.
Peter and Paul have an after dinner toast of port wine. 		Kathy sends Paul into the surf at Costa Nova, while Peter cheers her on.
Kathy sends Paul into the surf at Costa Nova, while Peter cheers her on.
Overlooking the Douro River in Porto during the gigantic San Joao do Porto festivel.
Overlooking the Douro River in Porto during the gigantic San Joao do Porto festivel. 		Therese and Fernindinha talk in the garden area of Bom Jesus.
Therese and Fernindinha talk in the garden area of Bom Jesus. 		Amadeu, Therese, Paul, Peter and Helen sit in the hallway of Amadeu's high school 65 years later.
Amadeu, Therese, Paul, Peter and Helen sit in the hallway of Amadeu's high school 65 years later.
Amadeu sings it up after dinner among family and friends.
Amadeu sings it up after dinner among family and friends. 		Fernindinha and Nezinha toast it up in Sao Joao da Pesqueira in the famous wine growing area of the Douro River valley.
Fernindinha and Nezinha toast it up in Sao Joao da Pesqueira in the famous wine growing area of the Douro River valley. 		After three incredible days of exploration in the Douro River area (thank you Nezinha and Helene Therese!), we say our goodbyes and share our experiences.
After three incredible days of exploration in the Douro River area (thank you Nezinha and Helene Therese!), we say our goodbyes and share our experiences.
Uncle Gene and Aunt Nancy help celebrate Helen's birthday.
Uncle Gene and Aunt Nancy help celebrate Helen's birthday. 		The molesida boat ride with Anabela and the basketball team on an island for a day of fun.
The molesida boat ride with Anabela and the basketball team on an island for a day of fun. 		Peter and Paul play soccer in Costa Nova with the Ilhavo team.
Peter and Paul play soccer in Costa Nova with the Ilhavo team.
Geramie on the bow directs the crew.
Geramie on the bow directs the crew. 		A great evening dinner and talk with Gene and Nancy at the Villa Madrid in Ilhavo.
A great evening dinner and talk with Gene and Nancy at the Villa Madrid in Ilhavo. 		Peter skys for a rebound in the 3 on 3 basketball tourney in Barra with Tiago, Bernardo and Paul as his teamates.
Peter skys for a rebound in the 3 on 3 basketball tourney in Barra with Tiago, Bernardo and Paul as his teamates.
Anabela goes to the hoop against Spain during the 3 on 3 tourney.
Anabela goes to the hoop against Spain during the 3 on 3 tourney. 		Team DX, Tiago, Bernardo, Peter and Paul , receive their first place medals.
Team DX, Tiago, Bernardo, Peter and Paul , receive their first place medals. 		Anabela and her team receive their first place medals.
Anabela and her team receive their first place medals.