A furious squall came up, and the waves broke

Photo by Zacarias Pereira da Mata via Shutterstock

Douro, Portugal - January 19, 2013: Entry of Douro River harbor on the first big storm of the year. Wind gusts reach 140/150 Km as the lighthouse weathered the waves.

Aleteia Image Department - published on 02/16/17

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