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abril - mayo 2025
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    The journey begins

    3 de abril, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F

    "It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end." - Ernest Hemingway And so the journey begins; Zach dropped me off at CVG and I am filled with cautious excitement. I wonder what the Camino has in store for meLeer más

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    “Mercury is in retrograde, expect delays

    4 de abril, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F

    “Mercury is in retrograde, expect delays” my good friend Marcia warned. Creeping delay out of Philadelphia last night until 2:30 a.m., then flight to LHR not cancelled just delayed until 7p tonight which wouldn’t work for me. So they booked me on non-stop tonight PHL to Lisbon and got me this beautiful room with a view at Holiday Inn. Got to my room around 4a and no late check out due to Philly’s game and hotel is sold out. So guess I’ll be hanging out in Admirals Club all day. Hoping for no more delays and I make it to Lisbon by Saturday morning.Leer más

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    Arrived Lisbon

    5 de abril, Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F

    “We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.” – Anonymous After 26 hour delay in PHL airport arrived Lisbon and got to Air BnB around 11a. Arlene Genovese and I spent the day exploring and getting acclimated by walking up one steep cobblestone street after another. Went to the Se De Lisboa Cathedral and got the first stamp in our credentials and met a fellow peregrino, Trent from New Zealand. Spent time at an old convent with a roof top terrace that had fabulous views of the city and also an art gallery featuring the artist Santiago Belaqua. Enjoyed a great meal and Vino Verde wine which is wine made with very young grapes (green grapes) it was very good. Tomorrow we start walking to Porto where Arlene’s husband, sister, and sister-in-law will join us for the 2nd half of the Camino.Leer más

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    On the right path!
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    Day 1 on the Camino is in the books!

    6 de abril, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F

    “If you get tired, learn to rest, not quit”—-Anonymous. Day 1 on the Camino: 13,23 miles, 28,175 steps, we have eased into the Camino. Tired but feel good. Part of the path is on a boardwalk that goes on for what seemed like forever with no way to get off. Also no ‘relief’ stations on the boardwalk. Will sleep soundly tonight!. Weather was a light drizzle in the morning but felt good and no need for our ponchos. While we had lunch there was a major down pour, but rain stopped and the sun came out by the time we finished.Leer más

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    Day 2

    7 de abril, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F

    “Give me the clear blue sky above my head, and the green turf beneath my feet, a winding road before me, and a three hours' march to dinner - and then to thinking!”—- Henry Hazlitt.

    Got a late start today but did 19,580 steps and 9.5 miles. My apple gadgets always show more than Arlene’s don’t know why. It was extremely hot and didn’t sleep well night before so exhausted. We did end up taking train for 4 miles to get to our hostel. We were a little ambitious thinking we could do 13 miles today and reach Vila Franco de Xira.

    Met a group of women from UK and ran into them again at our hostel, so we all had dinner at a great little Italian restaurant. Also on the trail today we met Jon from Holland who like the Dutch man in the movie “the way” showed me a better Camino app to use. Also met Laurence from France who gave us more tips.

    The women from UK said the 4 mile train ride was a good call because those miles were along a very busy highway with a narrow pedestrian path.

    Plan to get up early tomorrow to beat the heat.    Leer más

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    Day 3

    8 de abril, Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F

    “Sometimes hitting the wall is life telling you to lean on it and rest”—-Anonymous. Today was a slog. Only walked 6.16 miles or 15,769 steps. It was another hot day, 80 degrees and the sun beating down, and the route was not the most pleasant. Very industrial and walking on streets with huge trucks whizzing by. They created so much wind it blew my hat off a couple times

    They say day 3 is when you typically hit the wall, I certainly did. Hot, exhausted, and a little unsteady on my feet. Anyone walking behind me would think I was drunk. So with 6 miles to go to the hotel and no end in sight to this industrial highway, we called an Uber to take us to the hotel. Camino pilgrims will tell you there is no shame in this because it’s more important to listen to your body. Arrived at hotel around 3p and collapsed.

    Most pics are from when we started out this morning. Even though it was not a picturesque walk, the day was brightened up by running into Lawrence from France again and Jan from Holland. Also met Alex from Denmark, Jorgan from Sweden, and 2 gentlemen from Germany: Flo and Tobias.

    Since we arrived at hotel early, we made it laundry day. When is the last time you took a shower and washed your clothes at the same time? By the way, treking poles make a great makeshift drying rack.    Leer más

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    Day 4 - The magic starts

    9 de abril, Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F

    “Walking is the most perfect form of motion for a person who wants to discover the true life.” – Thoreau.

    I admit the first 3 days I questioned what the F am I doing? With the exception of a few places and the boardwalk it has not been a pretty walk. But today in the early morning as I listened to my Pavarotti favorites and hiked through pastures and vineyards, the magic hit me. As I did a 360 to take in my surroundings, I was overcome by the beauty and the tears escaped my eyes and rolled happily down my cheeks. The world felt at peace, as it should.

    Hiked about 8 miles from Azambuja to Valada. While it was sunny and hot, there was a nice breeze blowing through the farmlands. Physically felt great today. While your body always reminds you it is working hard, I think it is actually enjoying being pushed.

    On the way today an old gentleman in a wheelchair stopped me. He did not speak English and I communicated I did not speak Portuguese so he kept talking to me in Portuguese and I could decipher he was telling me to go to Fatima and that it was beautiful. He pulled out some printed pages and handed them to me, I thought he wanted to sell them so I offered him a few euros. No, no he said and indicated it was for me. Tonight I tried to translate and it was about how when his mother was sick she went to Fatima and I think was healed. And how he had walked there. And there was a prayer for his mother and pilgrims. At least I think it’s what it says. I’ll have to have one of my friends translate.

    Staying at a very pretty pension, Villa Rio by Valada Village. Had a delicious dinner and will sleep well tonight. Tomorrow we walk to Santarem.    Leer más

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    5Taking a break and letting my feet breath
    1Tagus RiverBlue skies in the morningThe long and winding pathMembers of church group going to FatimaThe grape vines are growing2Pilgrim's meal

    Day 5

    10 de abril, Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F

    “Well I've been out walking, I don't do that much talking these days, these days.”—-Jackson Brown

    Walked 11 miles today to Santarem, Portugal. The walk again was mainly through vineyards and farms. It was overcast for a good portion of the day but when sun was out it was hot and humid! There was no cafes between our starting point and Santarem. But we had packed a sandwich and apple from the hostel we stayed at last night. Water was a concern but about a 1/3 way to Santarem there was a water fountain where we could fill up our bottles

    Met a Portuguese church group who was making their annual walk to Fatima from Azambuja. Although I think the heat got to them because we saw vans picking them up 1/2 way to Santarem where they said they were staying for the night

    I’m staying at a modern hostel and have a private room with bath. Feet and body are holding up. No blisters!

    I need to take pics of more locals. An elderly man who didn’t speak English but we could understand each other through limited phrases and hand gestures told me I needed a sun hat. I showed him that I had one and he said good. But I wish I would have taken his photo. His face was tan and deeply etched the way life has a tendency to do. And he had the most beautiful smile and sparkling eyes.

    Tonight had a lovely Portuguese pilgrim’s meal at restaurant the hostel recommended. Rice, pork steak with fried egg on top and a salad. All for 12,50 euros

    Another night falling into bed exhausted but feeling accomplished    Leer más

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    1Yes that is my bra hanging on my pack. Trying to dry it before the rain comes
    3A new furry friend at breakfastChurch in Santarém2Old theatre1At top of Santarem1Sometimes the markers are easy to see other times you have to search for them1Building for sale if interested. Perhaps rehab into condos1Starting descent out of SantaremAnd the path gets narrower and steeperAre we sure this is the right way3Lost in a sea of foliageSinging in the rainA tasty packed lunch after the rain subsided1City worker whose truck broke down. Wished us a Buen Camino3Muddy shoes1Well deserved drink after a long day

    Day 6 - Arlene is fired!

    11 de abril, Portugal ⋅ 🌧 63 °F

    “Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet.”—-Roger Miller

    Walked a little over 7 miles, mostly in the rain, to Vale de Figueira. Leaving Santarem the path led us down a narrow path through the woods that descended the hill upon which Santarem sat. Thankfully it was not raining yet but it was slippery from the previous night’s rain

    As we walked through the vineyards, yes more vineyards, the light drizzle turned into a steady rain and our ponchos came out giving us the appearance of Quasimodo. Even though it was raining and in the 60’s, the walk was invigorating.

    When the rain broke we found a semi dry place under a tree to eat our packed lunch. You forget how good a simple ham and egg sandwich on fresh bread can taste, washed down with a bottle of water

    When we finally made it to Vale de Figueira, since there were no accommodations, Arlene made reservations at a hotel she thought was only 3 1/2 miles off the path and the plan was to take Uber to hotel then Uber back to path in the morning

    Well Arlene has been stripped of her duties of finding hotels for us. The Uber ride was $25 euros and took us 20 miles off where we wanted to be. So we are spending the night in Alpiarca then in morning taking a train to Tomar to get back on the Camino path and then walk about 8 miles to Calvinos.

    We had a good laugh over a pizza dinner. And the bartender served me the largest gin on the rocks I’ve ever seen (he may have added some Sprite to it) and needless to say I did not drink it all!

    More rain predicted for tomorrow, but we will forge ahead.    Leer más

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    1After one of the steep climbs a much needed rest
    2Tomar the place of the Knights of Templar1Arlene1A steep muddy climb1Might not look like it but this hill went on forever3Cooking dinner Alex, Ester, Arlene, and Yves

    Day 7 - Hills, hills, hills

    12 de abril, Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F

    “After climbing a great hill, one finds that there are many more hills to climb." - Nelson Mandela

    First, many have asked who is Arlene? She’s my friend from Boston. We met in Seattle when I worked with her husband Richard. Richard and Arlene’s sister and sister-in-law are joining us in Porto and walking to Santiago. And I’d like to add that while we are walking together we are also walking alone. Arlene is a sprinter and frequently far ahead of me then stops to rest while I catch up. I’m more like a marathoner, a steady even pace. But when I catch up to Arlene I need a rest. So I give her a hard time that her breaks are twice as long as mine.

    Today was a hard ~7 1/2 miles from Tomar to Colin’s. The path through the woods was muddy, slippery, and steep. Once we got out of the woods the paved roads were just as challenging. Hill after hill. And just like the lines at Disney you would think you are at the top but you go around the curve and the hill continues and is steeper. The positive is that it forced Arlene to slow down! The negative is that it was grueling and we forgot to stock up on water in Tomar, so we were rationing what little we had. It was hot at times and rained part of the day, but the rain felt good

    Tonight we are staying at our first Auberge (hostel) in Colvinos. The cost is 7 1/2 euros. It was an old school house that was remodeled. There are a total of 10 beds (5 bunk beds) in a dormitory style room. We are joined tonight by Yves from France, Alex from Denmark, and Ester from Germany. Alex, Ester, and I went to a local market which was like a storage room in the back of a bar/cafe and picked up supplies to cook a communal dinner. Arlene and Ester made a rice dish with fresh vegetables on a hot plate Yves shared some French cheese and bread, and we had some cake. It actually tasted great.

    Tomorrow we face more steep hllls. So hitting the hay early.    Leer más

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