Mondego river, Coimbra

Photo Essay: Everyday life in Coimbra

September 16, 2012 · by · in , , , , ,

On a sunny September evening, Mike and I decide to finish off a long working day with a drink by the Mondego river. Unsurprisingly, we are not the only ones to think this is the perfect spot to watch the comings and goings of everyday life in Coimbra as the sun goes down. We grab a table by the water’s edge outside the Irish Pub, our favourite bar in the riverside complex known locally as docas (pronounced dockush).

Irish Pub, Coimbra

But these two young women have picked a quieter spot between the trees to share a bottle of wine.

Glass of wine by the Mondego river, Coimbra

Not everyone is relaxing, though. While we’re supping and chatting away, rowers are busy practising their skills as couples stroll across the colourful pedestrian bridge above them.

Rowers under the Pedro and Inês pedestrian bridge, Coimbra

Normal, everyday activities for some, but I always feel as though I’m on holiday when I’m sitting by the river in Coimbra. Especially when I’ve got a glass of sweet, dark, Bohemia beer in front of me.

Bohemia beer makes a great sundowner drink.

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