El Camino

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Inizio del viaggio
20 aprile 2024
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Porto evening
22 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Walked the streets of Porto last night before starting my journey, I will need to wee more of the city on my return.
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Viaggiatore I think this candy store is called “Lisa’s candy”.
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ViaggiatoreYes It was. I showed her and said she should be able to have anything.
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Cool@ [David Hart]
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Morning leaving Porto
22 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Late morning, start with breakfast and last second sightseeing before the start of the journey.
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ViaggiatoreLooks so cool, medieval architecture and statue!
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Leaving Porto Behind
22 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Before taking the Metro to Matosinhos.
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Matosinhos + Sea Life Aquarium
22 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
After getting off of the subway, I went straight to the small but awesome Sea Life aquarium. I have to return to geed the sea turtle. Then, I started my way down the coastal camino.
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ViaggiatoreWow, nice you enoying all the sea life
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ViaggiatoreGlad it was a good aquarium
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Day 1 in the bag
22 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
After a late start to my walk and making a detour for the aquarium. I made it to Lavra, where I met an extremely generous and helpful couple who helped me get to my hostel, which was way further inland than I thought.Leggi altro
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ViaggiatoreOh yeah! Great pics!
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ViaggiatoreThanks, I spent a chunk of time with my camera taking some too.
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ViaggiatoreLove the nature pics and your new friends…what an adventure! And only day one 👏 more in store
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Gião to Mindelos
23 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Had to walk towards the central route to head to Villa de Conde. The rural areas with wildflowers and eucalyptus forests are great. Once I reached Mindelos, I took a break to enjoy the architecture and snack.Leggi altro
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ViaggiatoreThose pink flowers are awesome! Happy day two pilgrim!
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ViaggiatoreAwesome plant life!
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Made it to Vila de Conde
23 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ 🌬 20 °C
Took a detour to check out a avian nature preserve that had a stream running through an observation tower where I had a much need break. After that, I went through a coastal preserve back and across the bridge to the hostel.Leggi altro
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ViaggiatoreBeautiful@
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En route Touguinhó
24 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Yet another late morning start, but I finally got a good night sleep. Loved seeing the aquaduct before leaving the city and walking along the river seeing goats 🐐
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ViaggiatoreAwesome! Nice photos!
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ViaggiatoreHave a great time!
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ViaggiatoreThose are great pictures.
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ViaggiatoreNutritious lunch I see.....
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Arcos towards Rio Mau
24 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Having crossed into the town of Arcos and I was amazed at all the medieval architecture and I kept wishing my father was here to enjoy all this history as I know he would appreciate it. I had to see the gilded interior of the church and then moved on towards Rates.Leggi altro
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ViaggiatoreWow, such beautiful scenery, River is amazing as well as all the medieval structures
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Rio Mao to Rates
24 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Emotional and spiritual day for me, I came across a neolithic burial structure around 5000 years old. When I arrived in Rates, I saw that a short detour would bring me to a 12th-century Romanesque church. I had to stay off the camino. Upon entering, I found myself wanting to pray for the first time in many years.Leggi altro
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ViaggiatoreNice spiritual experience! Such awesome churches. So cool about the ancient tombs too
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ViaggiatoreGood to see your smiling face, have fun!
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Rates, Courel, and Pedra Farada
24 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☁️ 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 by pilgrims whose loved ones had passed on. I had to make a contribution in memory of my grandfather as I know he is walking beside me and would be so proud. Had a lovely meal at a cafe, then walked the last stretch in the dark to the hostel.Leggi altro
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ViaggiatoreNice way to honor grandpa. Scenery is incredible and the food looks delicious!
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ViaggiatoreYour grandpa is with you every step of the way 💛
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ViaggiatoreBeautiful! We never walk alone.
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ViaggiatoreI do...lol
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Barcelinhos
25 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ⛅ 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. The reason was that it was Freedom Day, the celebration of Portugal's Independence.Leggi altro
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ViaggiatoreGreat pictures. Glad your taking them so I can see what it’s like….without the hiking 😂
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ViaggiatoreVery nice. Peaceful looking city
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Barcelos
25 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Entering Barcelos, I walked through the ruins of the Palace of the Counts. Medieval sarcophagi, heraldic symbols, landmarks from the House of Bragança, various architectural elements from dismantled churches and convents, and emblazoned stones from ancient noble houses that have now disappeared. Next was the festivities of which was incredible, but I was way too tired to enjoy them as I wish I could have, and I slept like a vampire once finally at my hotel.Leggi altro
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ViaggiatoreWow…that all looks pretty cool. Did you eat the churros. I haven’t seen any….
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ViaggiatoreNice photos, awesome medieval structures
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Villa Boa, Lijó, and Silva
27 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 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 very well and just went slow. Ran into the same issue of all the hostels being booked once again 😑Leggi altro
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ViaggiatoreLooks like ur half way there!! Snake has seen better days tho. Pretty stream.
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ViaggiatoreAn adventure! I have been booking all my hostels for the next day the night before so I know I have it secured and also have a deadline of walking! If you are interested
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ViaggiatoreYeah, I need to start doing that, I get ahead of myself and want to keep going further.
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Ponte de Lima
28 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ 🌙 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 mountain I go after leaving the city behind me.Leggi altro
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ViaggiatoreIt must've been hard not to buy some plants 🤣
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ViaggiatoreWow, lots to see and experience, once in a lifetime
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ViaggiatoreThat’s dance looks incredible. What an experience to see.
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ViaggiatoreYou might need to grow a mustache like that lol
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Arcozelo, Labruja, and Romarigães
28 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ 🌙 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 keep my determination. The shadow of nivatable ascension up the looming mountain that is taller than the empire state building.Leggi altro
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ViaggiatoreI am still sore from that mountain climb. Ouch. Cold water feels good on the feet.
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ViaggiatoreAmazing views and scenery
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Aqualonga at long last.
28 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ 🌙 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 almost 2 hours! I was shivering and couldn't wait for food and good bed. The burger had a fried patty of mac n cheese, and the castle like house I'm staying at is incredible, and the old man was very kind.Leggi altro
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ViaggiatoreIncredible journey! I bet that burger looks as good as it looks
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ViaggiatoreI was so hungry I ate it in less than 5 minutes!
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ViaggiatoreBtw that black thing is a slug!
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Rubiães and Fontoura
29 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ⛅ 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 very thankful that the worst of the hike is behind me. I finished The Hobbit, and now I have stated Fellowship of the Ring naturally. I saw a little old lady walking her sheep, and I found the ruins of an abandoned home, and I had to explore.Leggi altro
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ViaggiatoreSounds like it's a journey in Middle Earth, awesome
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ViaggiatoreYou could fix that place up!
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Valença, the finale of Portugal
29 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☁️ 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 I expected, and Im sure I stuck out painfully. I ordered a calzone with all sorts of things in it. It was great. Also, where else could you get pistachio cheescake?!Leggi altro
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Viaggiatore Love these
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ViaggiatoreGreat scenery and pistachio cheesecake ...in a jar lol
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Viaggiatore I found these in my yard in Luquillo! They smell so nice
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Valença Fort, and Tui, Spain
30 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☁️ 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 a massive cathedral, with incredible stone work, I just wish It was open and had seen the inside. Met some lovely cats that made my own at home. Then, leaving Tui, I was back to the forest road and the Fellowship on the Ring.Leggi altro
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ViaggiatoreNice kitties...medieval buildings so cool!
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Nice. [Gina]
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O Porriño
30 aprile 2024, Spagna ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
There are not too many pictures today as the last 2 hours of my walk were through an ugly industrial area. It happened to be the fastest and most direct path to my hostel for the night. The hostel was above a restaurant with friendly staff and good food. I have no idea what is going on with the fireman hanging, but it was certainly saying something.Leggi altro
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ViaggiatoreHeadless hanging fireman? Looks like Halloween decoration!? Gross slug! Scenery beautiful as usual
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ViaggiatoreI think the fire station closed down and the town was resentful....
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ViaggiatoreIt’s so empty. Where are all the people?
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Pedrapinta, As Regadas, and Louredo
1 maggio 2024, Spagna ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
I had to stay up late for a chance to do my laundry at the hostel, so I naturally had yet another late morning! The two ladies that worked at the cafe downstairs were very nice to me, and I had a chicken empanada while I waited for the rain to subside. The afternoon was kind to me as the sun came out briefly, and it stopped raining for most of my walk today. It did return with a vengeance when I stopped for a tuna empanada and a beer. There was even a little thunder ⛈️Leggi altro
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Viaggiatore What does that symbol mean?
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ViaggiatoreConjoined twins with one head cross here 🤷‍♂️ 😂
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Viaggiatore Ummmm, no.
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Arrival to Redondela
1 maggio 2024, Spagna ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Arriving late into the afternoon to Redondela and my hostel. My host needed some help with her internet connection issue, which I happily helped resolve. After a hot shower, I walked down to a large cafeteria, where I had an Iberian hamburger that had a huge bun with a pork patty, bacon, and goat cheese! 🐖 🥓 🐐 🧀Leggi altro
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ViaggiatoreCool bridge. Interesting how plant growing from wall? Burger looks very tasty
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Pontevedra
2 maggio 2024, Spagna ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
There were not too many pictures as it was very cold and pouring rain the whole walk this day as it was a challenge to pull out my phone and keep soldiering on. Once I arrived in Pontevedra, I checked into my hostel and then stepped out yet again in pouring rain for a bite. The city after dark was empty, but the ruins and historical buildings had an immense presence. I just wish I could have spent more time here learning about the history.Leggi altro
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ViaggiatoreWow. Medieval structure is a church or castle?
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ViaggiatoreRuins of a medieval cathedral, I will look up history on it.
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ViaggiatoreLooks awesome
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Caldes De Reis
3 maggio 2024, Spagna ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
Yet, another other extremely soggy and cold morning. I am more determined to reach the end goal of Santaigo, so I am taking fewer pictures as the rain doesn't want to let up. This city has some thermal hot springs where a few of the hostels have an in-house spa for them. I sadly didn't get a chance as I was moving on towards the final staging ground in Padrón.Leggi altro
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ViaggiatoreSorry it's so soggy. You're near the finish line!
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ViaggiatoreHot springs? Nice!
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