PortogalloDistrito de BragaGóiosPedra Furada41°28’4” N 8°38’11” W
24 aprile, 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 byLeggi altro
25 aprile, 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. TheLeggi altro
Viaggiatore Great pictures. Glad your taking them so I can see what it’s like….without the hiking 😂
PortogalloDistrito de BragaArcozeloBarcelosTorre Medieval41°31’49” N 8°37’13” W
25 aprile, 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 dismantledLeggi altro
Viaggiatore Wow…that all looks pretty cool. Did you eat the churros. I haven’t seen any….
PortogalloDistrito de BragaCarapeços41°35’7” N 8°36’60” W
27 aprile, 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 veryLeggi altro
Viaggiatore Looks like ur half way there!! Snake has seen better days tho. Pretty stream.
Viaggiatore An 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
Viaggiatore Yeah, I need to start doing that, I get ahead of myself and want to keep going further.
PortogalloDistrito de Viana do CasteloPonte de Lima41°45’50” N 8°35’24” W
28 aprile, 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 mountainLeggi altro
PortogalloDistrito de Viana do CasteloCouraDa ValeRibeira da Codeceira41°52’57” N 8°37’46” W
28 aprile, 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 keepLeggi altro
Viaggiatore I am still sore from that mountain climb. Ouch. Cold water feels good on the feet.
28 aprile, 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 almostLeggi altro
PortogalloDistrito de Viana do CasteloCossouradoPecene41°55’51” N 8°37’43” W
29 aprile, 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 veryLeggi altro
PortogalloDistrito de Viana do CasteloValençaValenza42°1’36” N 8°38’27” W 29 aprile, 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 ILeggi altro
PortogalloDistrito de Viana do CasteloValençaFortaleza42°1’50” N 8°38’44” W 30 aprile, 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 aLeggi altro
Viaggiatore Nice way to honor grandpa. Scenery is incredible and the food looks delicious!
Viaggiatore Your grandpa is with you every step of the way 💛
Viaggiatore Beautiful! We never walk alone.
Viaggiatore I do...lol