CanadaOntarioRyckmansHamilton Mountain43°12’37” N 79°51’46” W
August 27, 2023 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
10k training walk with a full pack. Currently weighing 8lbs without water. Listening to a Camino podcast for inspiration. Actually 10 days until I leave. Countdown is on!
CanadaOntarioBuchanan43°13’22” N 79°54’37” W
September 4, 2023 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Today I met up with David and Colleen from the Canadian company of pilgrims (Hamilton chapter). I had asked if the Hamilton chapter had their own stamp for my credential. They did, and I would be theRead more
CanadaOntarioBuchanan43°13’22” N 79°54’37” W
September 5, 2023 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Currently weighing 13lbs without water.
I’ve decided to not take the walking poles, I will buy a pair in Porto. I would have to put them in checked baggage and the ones I have do not collapse smallRead more
PortugalPortoSanto IldefonsoPortoPraça do Município41°8’58” N 8°36’39” W September 7, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Arrived in Porto at 11:30am. After I figured out my esim at the airport I took the metro to the city centre, Trindade station (€2.75).
First up was the Porto Cathedral for my stamp and then IRead more
PortugalPortoVila do CondePalacete Melo41°21’10” N 8°45’1” W September 8, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
I took the metro to Matosinhos, where I met up with Lisa and Carolyn from Portland. The stock advice when beginning the camino (any version), is not to walk too far on your first day. Thank goodness IRead more
PortugalPortoVila do CondeBairro PiscatórioPraia Atlântica41°21’33” N 8°45’23” W September 9, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
Short walking day today, only 10km. There was a terrific thunder storm last night, thankfully it did not continue this morning. Walked by myself today, listening to my book, “An Echo in the Bone”,Read more
PortugalBragaFãoApúlia e Fão41°31’8” N 8°46’21” W September 10, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Another short day, 11km. My pack is getting lighter…probably because I’m losing my gear 😂 Adapter in Porto and sleep liner and ear plugs in Vila do Conde. I was able to replace the adapter atRead more
PortugalBragaEsposendeLargo Rodrigues Sampaio41°31’57” N 8°46’55” W September 11, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Part 1 Left the Albergue before sunrise, 7:00am. Today was a 20km day over a mountain!! Literally, 140m elevation through cobblestone streets, and forest paths. It was tough, but so worth it. So muchRead more
PortugalViana do CasteloNeivaMonte41°38’22” N 8°46’37” W September 11, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
I’m staying at Casa da Carolina. The shower was cold, but besides that it’s great. Carolina’s grandmother even made vegetable soup for us. All ingredients are from their garden, it was yummy!
PortugalViana do CasteloAnha41°40’12” N 8°47’45” W September 12, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Another mountain to climb, a bridge to cross, more cobblestones and boardwalks. 24km
Lots of forts along this stretch and abandoned lighthouses. The formation of rock along the shoreline is 450Read more
Julie Rosenthal That is awesome that you got it down to 8 lbs, have no idea how you did that. Mine is 9 kg! I know I am carrying about 5 extra pounds for my electronic things that I need for work after the camino, but wow! Buen Camino .. I look forward to following you.
Traveler I’m sure I have forgotten something and will probably add more 😆