Boarded- ready for take off.
April 18, 2024 in Puerto Rico ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Well, I guess I should start studying. lol.
Arrived Porto.
April 19, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Starting to train for the Camino.
Yes, training involves walking and lifting glasses so far. Just saying…let the suffering and endurance start in two days. Today we indulge! God bless you, Porto!
Being spoiled in Porto
April 19, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Tough day! Oysters, caviar, shrimp, mussels, truffle cheese and wine. Ok, maybe I need to move here. Time to start walking! Wait, I want to stay here! Oh no!
Lazy Saturday in Puerto.
April 20, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Lunch and strolling. Watching.. enjoying.
Enjoying
April 20, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Now this is how you dance in Portugal!
Its Saturday night in the city!
April 20, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Getting our wiggles out before the long walk….
Music on the bridge.
April 20, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
If there is a note.. I will walk to it..
Demonstration of how to eat a barnacle.
April 20, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
Dinner. Tastes like…. Crab.
Duoro River boat ride today
April 21, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Last day of luxuries. 6 am tomorrow starts the backpacking.
Walking to the Cathedral
April 21, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Time to get our Passports and Shell
Just walking around
April 21, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
While picking up the passports and shell
April 21, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
Perfect song.
Se Cathedral
April 21, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
I want a Sheppard staff. Much cooler than my hiking sticks.
Fenicular for me
April 21, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
Headed back up the hill for a view then to bed. Early start tomorrow. Headed from Porto to Vila Do Conte along the coast. Yes, I also wanted to pick one of those oranges. lol.
Ready for anything.
April 21, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
Turns a water bottle into a bidet. Just in case……. Like a boyscout, I am!
And it begins.
April 22, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
This backpack is heavy! But it’s time to shed some baggage along the way!
What a day -#1
April 22, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Beautiful day! Perfect day! Met the nicest people and did lots of thinking. And some out of breath panting and sighing.
16.2 gorgeous miles. Snacked on olives, nuts, and meat and cheese. I’mRead more
I thought I was strong
April 22, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Like a ninja or an athlete. Yep, woke up feeling like I was similar to this group….
Most beautiful part of the day!
April 22, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
The beach was so lovely today. I saw this sweet couple with Alzheimer’s being given a ride by their caretaker, who said Bom Camino to me. I stayed and talked for a while. Made my heart sing. We eachRead more
Rest stop
April 22, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
I think mile 10. Here is what I have learned so far today. I’m pooped. Thinking while resting for a minute and eating olives.
Day 1 is officially done.
April 22, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Just found a bed. Wanted to keep going; but had to stop. I felt water fill my shoe and thought it was blood. Nope. Just one of four blisters that popped in my shoe. Just water. Time to drain, cleanRead more
Day 2 begins.
April 23, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
On my way to Vila do Conte along the coast. Drained and treated the blisters and I’m on my way. Pain is just a reminder I am doing something hard. And I am blessed to feel it. What a wonderful startRead more
Break time.
April 23, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Mile 7 day 2. Lovely to walk along the beach; and on the beach. Cute fishing towns and community gardens. Lovely people. Feels like each one stops me and tells me something of extreme importance;Read more
Tuna and beer
April 23, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
What more could a pilgrim need. Life is good. The Camino provides.
Rest time - day 2
April 23, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Only 9.7 mls today. But hard ones. Lots of walking on sand. Gorgeous day. Perfect weather. Funny how my backpack feels heavier everyday and if anything it should be getting lighter as things are usedRead more
TravelerI think I could do the walking, but carrying a backpack would be the hardest thing for me to do.
TravelerThe back pack is the hard part. It’s such a burden on your bones. But I think it’s good exercise. That’s what I tell myself.
Traveler¡Bom Caminho!
TravelerExcited for you, have a Great time!
TravelerHave a great trip Lori! I’m glad I can follow your steps during Camino😊