May 25

Today we began the trek to Santiago. It was perfect walking weather and we set off excited and full of energy. The first half of the day was busy as we left the town of Porto with lots of traffic, tourists, cyclists and a few pilgrims dispersed throughout the crowds. The afternoon was much quieter and we enjoyed the stunning views of the ocean on our left all the way. We were all exhausted, when after walking 20 km, we arrived at our accomodation. It was a comfortable albergue with a number of rooms a common kitchen and shared bathrooms. Thankfully, there was a small cafe nearby where we enjoyed a delicious tuna salad for dinner.Read more