Esposende to Viana do Castelo

We walked 16 miles today, our longest so far — about 8 hours including breaks. Leaving town, we had to stop for a school parade — they’re continuing to celebrate Freedom Day. Our path today went from city streets to countryside to small villages to woodland trails, across bridges (including a mile-long scary one) and up rocky mountainsides. The rain started around 2:30, and we were ready with our rain jackets and ponchos. When we arrive at our hotels, the first thing we do is strip off shoes & socks and get our feet up … Aaaaah, sweet relief!Read more