KanadaOntarioRyckmansHamilton Mountain43°12’37” N 79°51’46” W
27 augusti 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 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!
KanadaOntarioBuchanan43°13’22” N 79°54’37” W
4 september 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 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 theLäs mer
KanadaOntarioBuchanan43°13’22” N 79°54’37” W
5 september 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 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 smallLäs mer
PortugalDistrito do PortoSanto IldefonsoPortoPraça do Município41°8’58” N 8°36’39” W 7 september 2023, 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 ILäs mer
PortugalDistrito do PortoVila do CondePalacete Melo41°21’10” N 8°45’1” W 8 september 2023, 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 ILäs mer
PortugalDistrito do PortoVila do CondeBairro PiscatórioPraia Atlântica41°21’33” N 8°45’23” W 9 september 2023, 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”,Läs mer
Resenär The scallop shell is said to be a metaphor, its lines representing the different routes pilgrims travel from all over the world, all walking trails leading to one point: the tomb of Saint James in Santiago de Compostela.
PortugalDistrito de BragaFãoApúlia e Fão41°31’8” N 8°46’21” W 10 september 2023, 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 atLäs mer
PortugalDistrito de BragaEsposendeLargo Rodrigues Sampaio41°31’57” N 8°46’55” W 11 september 2023, 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 muchLäs mer
PortugalDistrito de Viana do CasteloNeivaMonte41°38’22” N 8°46’37” W 11 september 2023, 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!
PortugalDistrito de Viana do CasteloAnha41°40’12” N 8°47’45” W 12 september 2023, 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 450Läs mer
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.
Resenär I’m sure I have forgotten something and will probably add more 😆