Day 19 -Going solo

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” – Neale Donald Walsch

This morning I said goodbye to my friends and headed out of Porto on the Central Route which took me to the town of Vairao for the evening.

I am staying at Albergue de Peregrinos do Mosteiro de Vairão, the monastery where it is located is nearly 1,000 years old (built in the 11th century). While the bathrooms/showers are dormitory style, I have a private, corner room on the top floor in the tower with sweeping views of the grounds and country side. It’s beautiful and with only 4 rooms, all private, on this floor, it’s very quiet. All for 35 euros which includes breakfast!

When I arrived I was hacking up a storm (and no that’s not why they stuck me in the tower, I had requested it) the manager of the auberge was so sweet and made sure I had extra blankets and tea with lemon. Told me there was no rush to leave in the morning, if I needed to sleep in.

There are quite a few pilgrims here and I ran into a few on my way to dinner. All lovely folks.

I think I will sleep well tonight!Read more