Made it to Arcos for lunch.

Switching my music from James Taylor to Les Mis. You know me…. Victor Hugo’s best book! And then the musical. Perfect music for the day. Not because my feet and muscles are miserable. lol.
It’sMeer informatie
Day 3 headed to central route

Pretty morning. Great dinner and sleep last night. Tending to blisters on todays walk.. I have bandages!!!
Life is good!
On way to Arcos for lunch

Windy narrow roads. But lovely. The entire world smells like springtime flowers. I think my feet likely do too! lol.
The breeze from yesterday has turned from carrying the sound of the ocean kissingMeer informatie
End of day 3 - Rates

Feet gave up. Next stop was miles away; so I surrendered for the day. Only 10 miles. Time to pick up my pace tomorrow. Planning an early start as sunrises and sunsets are free! As are all the bestMeer informatie
Day 4 begins

Oh what wonders are in store for me today? How fun it is to freely explore with no plans. Like a free fall for me, who had planned her life by the minute- no second. It’s like skydiving. And I amMeer informatie
Rest stop

Wow. Little Georgia OKeefe, history, wild flowers and intimidating elevations. Best part of my morning was going the wrong direction and happily walking to nowhere when a garbage truck stopped me andMeer informatie
Lunch.

So…. Interesting lesson at lunch on my Camino. Came up to a little cafe for travelers. Walked in and was met by a dear older cafe owner who asked what I wanted for lunch. I saw no menu, so saidMeer informatie
Little rest while a little lost.

I love getting lost. I truly do. Course, I also love finding my way.
Today as I enjoyed walking along the old Roman roads to Santiago. I thought of all the footsteps before me; Spencer’s..Meer informatie
On my way again. From Rates to Tomel

Personal notes: to Freddie and Ricardo Garcia - it’s been a hilly, hilly day. I have been walking like I am from Cubuy! You both will get that.
To the Nacey’s- this afternoon was all Michael Frante!
Night night to day 4 - almost killed me

16.3 miles. Felt all uphill. Warning- tonight’s post is less Victor Hugo and more Chris Rock.
I had two firsts today:
1- after 28 yrs, I finally used my Lamaze breathing techniques. Who knew?!Meer informatie
Mid day 5.

Yep… I’m turning granola.
Looks like rain is coming. I have my poncho ready. Bring on the next challenge. I want a rainbow!
Midway day 5.

Yep…7 miles in today and I’ve had an epiphany. This Camino leaves you lots of time to let your mind wander. I have decided it’s time for me to share these crazy adventures. Wasn’t sure I wasMeer informatie
Aha! Look what I found?!

A place to water my donkey! Now where the hell do I find a donkey? I want one. Donkey!
Made it - day 5

15miles today! Half in the pouring rain! So, so wonderful! Poncho on, thumbs up and go! The smell of crushed eucalyptus in the rain! Spring flowers, babbling brooks, braying sheep, vineyards, greenMeer informatie
The hard day. 6.

Fingers are too wet and cold to type. BOM Camino. Say a little wish for me.
Pouring rain + cold= warm food!

Might need to stay awhile….

The breakfast spot I found in the rain is operated by a slow moving and gentle man. I ordered ham and eggs. And he went across the street and collected the eggs from his hens. Then he cooked theMeer informatie
Hmmmm

Not sure what this is… but I am walking on.
Ok. Day six was a surprise.

Beautiful hell! That’s today. It was stunning. But not a hike. A climb! Wow. Wow. Wow. I conquered it. Every corner was more of a climb. Right - climb. Left- climb. Wow. Glad I did not know what wasMeer informatie
Brazil confession

So last night I booked a nice private room in Sao Rogue. But in my fatigue and seeing “only one room left”, I booked the room in Sao Rogue, Brazil. When I finished the 80% uphill rocky climb andMeer informatie
Day 7 to Valenca

Looks sunny and nippy! Beautiful day for some Aretha Franklin on my way. Ready for more wonders and less mountains. Today will be my last day in Portugal! I love you Portugal! I shall cherish andMeer informatie
Lunch break where ever I am!

Today is just hiking, hiking, hiking. Listening to Hamilton. And just when my legs want to give up, I sing not gonna miss my shot!
And then the weary stumble upon an oasis of bounties in the country.Meer informatie
Cold and wet day! But wonderful!

Made it to O Porrinho! Soaking wet and chilled to the bone! Ready for some wine, paella, calamari, wine, maybe some more wine…. But first a warm, warm shower. Buen camino for me! Loving everyMeer informatie
Made it. Barely

After the divine lunch and two (yep) nice glasses of wine. I barely had any steam. And of course I selected the room on the top of the biggest hill in town- off the Camino. Oh well.. what’s a fewMeer informatie
Guess where i am?!

Laundry done and on my way. Changing countries, languages and wine.
ReizigerOne day more... beutiful song, musical and movie (but, beware! Lori, "the tigers come at night...")
ReizigerOne of my favorite lines. And then to balance, “God has raised you out of darkness. I have bought your soul for God”.