ПортугалияDistrito de BragaGóiosPedra Furada41°28’4” N 8°38’11” W
24 апреля, Португалия ⋅ ☁️ 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 byЧитать далее
ПортугалияDistrito de BragaBarcelinhosJardim da Igreja Matriz de Barcelos41°31’30” N 8°37’25” W
25 апреля, Португалия ⋅ ⛅ 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. TheЧитать далее
Путешественник Great pictures. Glad your taking them so I can see what it’s like….without the hiking 😂
ПортугалияDistrito de BragaArcozeloBarcelosTorre Medieval41°31’49” N 8°37’13” W
25 апреля, Португалия ⋅ ⛅ 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 dismantledЧитать далее
Путешественник Wow…that all looks pretty cool. Did you eat the churros. I haven’t seen any….
ПортугалияDistrito de BragaCarapeços41°35’7” N 8°36’60” W
27 апреля, Португалия ⋅ ☀️ 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 veryЧитать далее
Путешественник Looks like ur half way there!! Snake has seen better days tho. Pretty stream.
Путешественник 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
Путешественник Yeah, I need to start doing that, I get ahead of myself and want to keep going further.
ПортугалияDistrito de Viana do CasteloPonte de Lima41°45’50” N 8°35’24” W
28 апреля, Португалия ⋅ 🌙 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 mountainЧитать далее
Путешественник That’s dance looks incredible. What an experience to see.
ПортугалияDistrito de Viana do CasteloCouraDa ValeRibeira da Codeceira41°52’57” N 8°37’46” W
28 апреля, Португалия ⋅ 🌙 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 keepЧитать далее
Путешественник I am still sore from that mountain climb. Ouch. Cold water feels good on the feet.
ПортугалияDistrito de Viana do CasteloCouraDa ValeRibeira da Codeceira41°52’57” N 8°37’46” W
28 апреля, Португалия ⋅ 🌙 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 almostЧитать далее
Путешественник Incredible journey! I bet that burger looks as good as it looks
ПортугалияDistrito de Viana do CasteloCossouradoPecene41°55’51” N 8°37’43” W
29 апреля, Португалия ⋅ ⛅ 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 veryЧитать далее
ПортугалияDistrito de Viana do CasteloValençaValenza42°1’36” N 8°38’27” W 29 апреля, Португалия ⋅ ☁️ 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 IЧитать далее
ПортугалияDistrito de Viana do CasteloValençaFortaleza42°1’50” N 8°38’44” W 30 апреля, Португалия ⋅ ☁️ 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 aЧитать далее
Путешественник Nice way to honor grandpa. Scenery is incredible and the food looks delicious!
Путешественник Your grandpa is with you every step of the way 💛
Путешественник Beautiful! We never walk alone.
Путешественник I do...lol