Boarded- ready for take off.
18 aprile 2024, Puerto Rico ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Well, I guess I should start studying. lol.
Arrived Porto.
19 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☁️ 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
19 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ⛅ 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.
20 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Lunch and strolling. Watching.. enjoying.
Enjoying
20 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Now this is how you dance in Portugal!
Its Saturday night in the city!
20 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Getting our wiggles out before the long walk….
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Yes. I ate the entire plate. Yummy. Never had them before but they are good.
Music on the bridge.
20 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
If there is a note.. I will walk to it..
Demonstration of how to eat a barnacle.
20 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
Dinner. Tastes like…. Crab.
ViaggiatoreI don’t even know what barnacle is, but looks interesting. Have to look it up…
ViaggiatoreFirst time I’ve ever seen them on a menu or eaten them. The waitress had to give lessons.
Duoro River boat ride today
21 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Last day of luxuries. 6 am tomorrow starts the backpacking.
Walking to the Cathedral
21 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Time to get our Passports and Shell
Just walking around
21 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
While picking up the passports and shell
21 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
Perfect song.
Se Cathedral
21 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
I want a Sheppard staff. Much cooler than my hiking sticks.
Fenicular for me
21 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ 🌙 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.
ViaggiatoreCool ride. Beautiful view. We wanted to do it when we were in Porto but didn’t have enough time.
Ready for anything.
21 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
Turns a water bottle into a bidet. Just in case……. Like a boyscout, I am!
And it begins.
22 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
This backpack is heavy! But it’s time to shed some baggage along the way!
What a day -#1
22 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 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’mLeggi altro
I thought I was strong
22 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 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!
22 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 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 eachLeggi altro
Rest stop
22 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 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.
ViaggiatoreYumm..I can snack on that anytime ..have fun out there and I’ll be thinking about you..
Day 1 is officially done.
22 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 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, cleanLeggi altro
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According to Martin it is the wrong shoes and wrong socks my dear.
ViaggiatoreLikely. But I’m committed. And I’m wearing two pairs of wool socks. One with toes and one without to keep from getting toe blisters. Tomorrow I start with Vaseline all over them. But I shall keep going! We shall see what tomorrow brings.
ViaggiatoreEnjoy your night and you have ways to go yet. How’s Spencer doing btw?
Day 2 begins.
23 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 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 startLeggi altro
ViaggiatoreAs long as the sun is shining you will be alright. No pain no gain and I’m with you on this. At Incheon airport for the last 4 hrs and boarding in few min. We’re blessed.
Break time.
23 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 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;Leggi altro
Tuna and beer
23 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
What more could a pilgrim need. Life is good. The Camino provides.
Rest time - day 2
23 aprile 2024, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 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 usedLeggi altro
ViaggiatoreI think I could do the walking, but carrying a backpack would be the hardest thing for me to do.
ViaggiatoreThe 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.
ViaggiatoreHave someone make sure it’s fitted correctly. It made a huge difference for me! Bom Camino!
Viaggiatore¡Bom Caminho!
ViaggiatoreExcited for you, have a Great time!
ViaggiatoreHave a great trip Lori! I’m glad I can follow your steps during Camino😊