• Arlene GenoveseCamino Portuguese 2025Traveler
    1Leaving Azambuja
    Walkers on the green, bikes on the red1Zoom in. My socks were a little damp still when we leftI found the joyful birdsong along this part infectious. Jayme missed it listening to Mozart1The path ran through open fields2A stream and waterfall next to the path. The mosquitos were loving on me!A field of wildflowers with a town in the distance2One lone poppyThe only farmhouse in sight, with a plowed front yardA little vineyard2Wisteria taking over an abandoned building1Sorry about the blur, but the blister wasn't going away4So, I popped it6Our stay in Valada. Our room is behind the two red chairs in the far right of the pic.4Bread, olives, fish dip, potato soup, salad, bacala and rice and bolognese1A glass of wine before bed out on the patio

    The Beauty Outweighs the Pain

    April 9, 2025 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F

    Thank you, Jayme for today's title! This is the perfect description of my day. The day started out beautifully, clear, sunny and cool, perfect for walking. But my sciatica was still a bother, and my blister was rubbing, then my back was hurting. But we left the industry of yesterday and entered into the farmlands and small vineyards. After a bit my body aches lessened and the beauty distracted me from any annoyances left over. It did get very hot and humid again this afternoon, but not enough to require a ride. We are now in Valada, at a small pension owned by an Urkainian woman who came here to escape the war 3 years ago. She made us a dinner which was yummy and has a wonderful patio to hang out and relax. Be sure to check out the captions on my photos to get the details of my day filled in.Read more