Ar De Rio is a poshly “containerized” restaurant along the banks of Vila Nova de Gaia. The name translates into roughly “Air of the River”, so it’s only apt that the glass facade provides some privacy and climate insulation for the diners, but the diners still enjoy the immersion of the environment of the riverfront. The quality of the food was good in 2017, less impress during a return visit in 2022.
Tag: Water
Vila Nova de Gaia & Ribeira from Ponte Luís I
On the left (south) bank of the Duoro River, we have Vila Nova de Gaia and on the right, the Ribeira district of Porto City. Ribeira just means “riverside”, and is part of Porto City proper, while Vila Nova de Gaia (which translates into “New Town of Gaia” and Gaia itself has Celtic origins) is part of another administrative region. Once upon a time, the Duoro River formed the boundary between Muslim-conquered territory and Christian-defended territory, hence the distinction was inherited to modern times. Today, Gaia is famed for cellar where port wine is aged (and marketed) and is heavily touristed.
Azenhas do Mar
The beach of Azenhas do Mar, or perhaps interpreted as Azenhas by the Sea.
Chùa Bạc, Ninh Bình (Silver Pagoda)
- Aperture: ƒ/1.6, Camera: iPhone 13, Taken: 27 February, 2024, Focal length: 5.1mm, ISO: 160, Shutter speed: 1/50s,
Lan Ha Bay
“‘Cause your shine is something like a mirror, and I can’t help but notice you reflect in this heart of mine.”
- Aperture: ƒ/1.6, Camera: iPhone 13, Taken: 29 February, 2024, Focal length: 5.1mm, ISO: 50, Shutter speed: 1/164s,
Cape Roca
Cabo da Roca is the western-most point of the entire mainland Eurasian continent/landmass.
Potatso National Park 普达措国家公园
- Taken: 12 April, 2019,
Grand Front Osaka グランフロント大阪
- Taken: 9 July, 2016,
Osaka’s Dotonbori 道頓堀
River Katsura 桂川
- Taken: 7 July, 2016,