PortugalBragaGóiosPedra Furada41°28’4” N 8°38’11” W
April 24 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Walking out of Rates into the countryside township of Courel, I saw several farmers with tractors working in their fields. I came across the Park of Rates in this area and found many momentos left byRead more
PortugalBragaBarcelinhosJardim da Igreja Matriz de Barcelos41°31’30” N 8°37’25” W
April 25 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Before I crossed the bridge into the city of Barcelos, I passed through Barcinhos, had lunch at a cafe, and was told by the waitress that there was no availability at any hostel in the city. TheRead more
PortugalBragaArcozeloBarcelosTorre Medieval41°31’49” N 8°37’13” W
PortugalBragaCarapeços41°35’7” N 8°36’60” W
April 27 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Up at it determined this morning to make a great deal of distance. Leaving Barcelos behind me, I ventured back into the countryside where I found the trail pretty easy as the incline was graded veryRead more
PortugalViana do CasteloPonte de Lima41°45’50” N 8°35’24” W
April 28 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
Woke up to a farmers market on the main avenue of the city, lots of cool stuff. Though I had to press on over the roman bridge and see a few of the other monuments. Off to the massive lonely mountainRead more
PortugalViana do CasteloCouraDa ValeRibeira da Codeceira41°52’57” N 8°37’46” W
April 28 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
Leaving the Roman city of Ponte de Lima behind, I started to re-enter the pastures of the countryside once more. Listening to the aubiobook for The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkein helped motivate me and keepRead more
PortugalViana do CasteloCouraDa ValeRibeira da Codeceira41°52’57” N 8°37’46” W
April 28 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 9 °C
Well, the time has finally arrived for me to climb the desolate mountain to reclaim the lost Dwarven kingdom of Erebor from the foul dragon Smaug. The rain started lightly, then not so much for almostRead more
PortugalViana do CasteloCossouradoPecene41°55’51” N 8°37’43” W
April 29 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Woke up early to lovely breakfast by my host. His house is over 300 years old! It was like staying in a private cozy castle. After a short chat with my host, I was off reach Valença. I am veryRead more
PortugalViana do CasteloValençaValenza42°1’36” N 8°38’27” W April 29 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Arriving in Valença late in the afternoon, I rested for a few hours and waited until I was prepared to walk to the closest restaurant that was open.
The Italian restaurant was fancier than IRead more
PortugalViana do CasteloValençaFortaleza42°1’50” N 8°38’44” W April 30 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
The city of Valença has a massive fort where there are many shops that specialize in textile fabrics. I found one very cool shop with fossils, preserved insects, and antique decorations. There was aRead more
Traveler Nice way to honor grandpa. Scenery is incredible and the food looks delicious!
Traveler Your grandpa is with you every step of the way 💛
Traveler Beautiful! We never walk alone.
Traveler I do...lol