Barrels of aging Port. Photos by Paul Wilcox.

From Cockburn’s Port Lodge – A Journey Through Time and Flavor

The cooperage at Cockburn's. Photos by Paul Wilcox.

From Cockburn’s Port Lodge – A Journey Through Time and Flavor

Port tasting and food pairing. Photos by Paul Wilcox.

From Cockburn’s Port Lodge – A Journey Through Time and Flavor

Pestana Palácio do Freixo in Porto, Portugal. Photo by Paul Wilcox.

From Spending Time in the Palácio do Freixo in Porto, Portugal

Lavish details inside the palace. Photo by Paul Wilcox.

From Spending Time in the Palácio do Freixo in Porto, Portugal

The Superior room we stayed in with a view of the Douro River. Photo by Paul Wilcox.

From Spending Time in the Palácio do Freixo in Porto, Portugal

The restored factory silo facing the Douro River. Photo by Paul Wilcox.

From Spending Time in the Palácio do Freixo in Porto, Portugal

Smiling Buddah

From Buddha Eden Garden in Portugal

Reclining Buddha

From Buddha Eden Garden in Portugal

Lots of places for quiet contemplation.

From Buddha Eden Garden in Portugal

One of the entrances to the walled village of Monsaraz. Photo by Paul Wilcox.

From Monsaraz, Portugal: A Medieval Village in the Alentejo

Monsaraz Castle. Photo by Paul Wilcox.

From Monsaraz, Portugal: A Medieval Village in the Alentejo

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