On one of our day trips we went to the museum in Portimao.
There is some ancient history from the time of the Romans and the Moors, but the bulk of the displays are about the sardine industry.
There is displays of some of the equipment used in the wooden ship building industry of Portugal.
The display started outside, showing the baskets that were used to bring the fish into the factory.
Time cards. And just look at those shoes. The life size display is actually in an old sardine factory, and very realistic.
This was a complete process, even the cans to pack the sardines in were made at the factory.
An interesting little tidbit… we learned that sardines left to grow up become herring (thanks Anne).
After the tour I really wanted to try sardines. These are grilled, not canned. The waiter said they are best eaten with the fingers. The marlin prepared Algarvian style was good too.
Made for an intreating couple of hours.
Cheers
Ruth
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The sardines made my mouth water. I did not know herrings were sardines.
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