PortugalDistrito de BragaGóiosPedra Furada41°28’4” N 8°38’11” W
24 April, 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 byBaca lagi
PortugalDistrito de BragaBarcelinhosJardim da Igreja Matriz de Barcelos41°31’30” N 8°37’25” W
25 April, 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. TheBaca lagi
Pengembara Great pictures. Glad your taking them so I can see what it’s like….without the hiking 😂
PortugalDistrito de BragaArcozeloBarcelosTorre Medieval41°31’49” N 8°37’13” W
25 April, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 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 dismantledBaca lagi
Pengembara Wow…that all looks pretty cool. Did you eat the churros. I haven’t seen any….
PortugalDistrito de BragaCarapeços41°35’7” N 8°36’60” W
27 April, 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 veryBaca lagi
Pengembara Looks like ur half way there!! Snake has seen better days tho. Pretty stream.
Pengembara 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
Pengembara Yeah, I need to start doing that, I get ahead of myself and want to keep going further.
PortugalDistrito de Viana do CasteloPonte de Lima41°45’50” N 8°35’24” W
28 April, 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 mountainBaca lagi
PortugalDistrito de Viana do CasteloCouraDa ValeRibeira da Codeceira41°52’57” N 8°37’46” W
28 April, 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 keepBaca lagi
Pengembara I am still sore from that mountain climb. Ouch. Cold water feels good on the feet.
PortugalDistrito de Viana do CasteloCouraDa ValeRibeira da Codeceira41°52’57” N 8°37’46” W
28 April, 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 almostBaca lagi
PortugalDistrito de Viana do CasteloCossouradoPecene41°55’51” N 8°37’43” W
29 April, 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 veryBaca lagi
PortugalDistrito de Viana do CasteloValençaValenza42°1’36” N 8°38’27” W 29 April, 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 IBaca lagi
PortugalDistrito de Viana do CasteloValençaFortaleza42°1’50” N 8°38’44” W 30 April, 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 aBaca lagi
Pengembara Nice way to honor grandpa. Scenery is incredible and the food looks delicious!
Pengembara Your grandpa is with you every step of the way 💛
Pengembara Beautiful! We never walk alone.
Pengembara I do...lol