When we were at Coimbra in the old library we were told that if they find insects are invading the books, they have bats come in and clean them. There are caves four stories below the library where the bats live and they have an access to the upper floors. The guardians have to cover everything at night so it doesn't get messy but when a book needs cleaning they bring it down off the shelf and place it on a stand. Apparently it's fan shaped and they fan the book...

Had a hard time sleeping last night as we were moored beside the popular area for partying. The disco was hopping and the thumping music til 3;00 in the morning became tiresome after a while. After breakfast we boarded a bus for Guimares which is the centre of the historical part of Portugal. Visited the oldest chapel and castle in Portugal ....very rustic and you could imagine the wars that must have taken place.

Didn't really see too much the rest of the trip as I needed to have a rest. The road leading up to what we thought was Porto is very narrow and curving. The bus didn't scrape any buildings but it was close. Boarded the ship,unpacked and then went for a walk along the pier. Lots of markets and sidewalk vendors. Settled into our room after a delicious dinner...very comfortable.

We left Gaia mid afternoon and it was so nice to be moving. Beautiful beaches along the river in places and lots of families enjoying the warm weather. We move along at a good speed and before long we pass the steel bridge built by Eiffel...same person from that famous Paris tower. It's not used any more just for show.