5/14 On the way to Porto💖

Lusciosness all around
Walking on cobblestone streets.
Inhaling its charm.

Passing an elderly woman who gave me a thumbs up was extra fuel of encouragement for my journey today.

Because the only lodging in the town of Albergaria a Velha is a large Dighton Hotel, I stayed there last night for not being able to find any other lodging ( its not a town that accomodates pilgrims but I had reached my maximum steps for the day). Though outside my budget, a hot bath to soak in and a fine warm bed was worth it, and the morning buffet I took with relish.
I walked 10 miles this morning. The trail took me off the road through trees of lemon-scented gum, cider gum, virginia pine, and english oak.
From São Jojo da Madeira, I hopped on a bus to Porto (another 21 miles by bus). It's good to be in Porto. It's a beautiful city, gorgeous architecture everywhere you look! There's a whole lot of construction going on, too.
I found an available bed at Pilot Hostel, an attic room with 10 beds, not bunk beds. Centrally located in the hustle and bustle of downtown.
While passing a bookstore, I noticed their window tower of books. A book with Trump on the cover (intrepreted) "The Collaps of the truth." See how they have it displayed, alongside Pinocchio? Brilliant!Read more