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 byMeer informatie
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. TheMeer informatie
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 dismantledMeer informatie
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 veryMeer informatie
Reiziger Looks like ur half way there!! Snake has seen better days tho. Pretty stream.
Reiziger 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
Reiziger 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 mountainMeer informatie
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 keepMeer informatie
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 almostMeer informatie
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 veryMeer informatie
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 IMeer informatie
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 aMeer informatie
Reiziger Nice way to honor grandpa. Scenery is incredible and the food looks delicious!
Reiziger Your grandpa is with you every step of the way 💛
Reiziger Beautiful! We never walk alone.
Reiziger I do...lol