Made it to Arcos for lunch.
24 Nisan 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
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’sOkumaya devam et
Day 3 headed to central route
24 Nisan 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
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
24 Nisan 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
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 kissingOkumaya devam et
End of day 3 - Rates
24 Nisan 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
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 bestOkumaya devam et
Day 4 begins
25 Nisan 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
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 amOkumaya devam et
Rest stop
25 Nisan 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
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 andOkumaya devam et
Lunch.
25 Nisan 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
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 saidOkumaya devam et
Little rest while a little lost.
25 Nisan 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
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..Okumaya devam et
On my way again. From Rates to Tomel
25 Nisan 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
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
25 Nisan 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
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?!Okumaya devam et
Mid day 5.
26 Nisan 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
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.
26 Nisan 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
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 wasOkumaya devam et
Aha! Look what I found?!
26 Nisan 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
A place to water my donkey! Now where the hell do I find a donkey? I want one. Donkey!
Made it - day 5
26 Nisan 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
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, greenOkumaya devam et
The hard day. 6.
27 Nisan 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Fingers are too wet and cold to type. BOM Camino. Say a little wish for me.
Pouring rain + cold= warm food!
27 Nisan 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Might need to stay awhile….
27 Nisan 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
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 theOkumaya devam et
Hmmmm
27 Nisan 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Not sure what this is… but I am walking on.
Ok. Day six was a surprise.
27 Nisan 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
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 wasOkumaya devam et
Brazil confession
27 Nisan 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
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 andOkumaya devam et
Day 7 to Valenca
28 Nisan 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
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 andOkumaya devam et
Lunch break where ever I am!
28 Nisan 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
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.Okumaya devam et
Cold and wet day! But wonderful!
28 Nisan 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
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 everyOkumaya devam et
Made it. Barely
28 Nisan 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
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 fewOkumaya devam et
Guess where i am?!
29 Nisan 2024, Portekiz ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Laundry done and on my way. Changing countries, languages and wine.



























































































































































































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