Day 2: Matosinhos to Labruge

I walked about 13 km/8 miles today, but this time I had my actual pack on. I sent my suitcase to Santiago in Spain today, so I have to carry my own weight the rest of my Camino. If I need to, I can contract with a service to send my backpack ahead each day, but so far so good. At this point, I’m wanting the freedom to walk as long as I feel I can walk without planning where I will stop each day. We’ll see what happens.
I walked along the coast today, mostly on a board walk right over the beach. The wind and surf are no joke here. This area is known for tragic shipwrecks, and there are many monuments along the way. I walked through a little fishing village and talked to a couple of fisherman who were working on an octopus pot. I love fishing towns!
I’m staying at the cutest little guest house tonight, in the garden suite. (Smiling Places Guesthouse, €70 for private room w/ bathroom and breakfast included.) The owner is an angel and even did my laundry for me. Since I only have one pair of shorts and it’s going to be hot tomorrow, I was very grateful.

Foot report: All good so far. I use Foot Glide all over my feet before putting the silk sock liners and merino wool socks on. So far so good. I had to stop once to get pebbles out of my shoe and shed my hiking pants; it got hot when the sun peeked through the clouds.

Lesson learned today: Walking poles are super helpful for supporting the extra weight of a backpack. Also, music helps put a little pep in your step.

Only 247 km to go 😂😂😂Læs mere