Day One
12 settembre 2019, Irlanda del Nord ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Now where's those bloody penguins
On Board
12 settembre 2019, Irlanda ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Metro at Airport
12 settembre 2019, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Decent Flight
Blue Socks Hostel
12 settembre 2019, Portogallo ⋅ 🌙 21 °C
Bed for the night ..bottom bunk big relief ..Showered Shaved and the rest ..something to eat maybe a pint and early night before the snores start !!
Early Morning
13 settembre 2019, Portogallo ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
That was an interesting night .... Sleeping in a dorm was okay but oh so hot temperature never fell below 20 degree ... Slept off and on couldn't take it any longer up at 5 nice cool shower and nowLeggi altro
Pre- Breakfast Stroll
13 settembre 2019, Portogallo ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
Now for an Ulster Fry
Sao Bento Station
13 settembre 2019, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
ViaggiatoreStation very impressive plenty of bars around it. Did you try the tram ride? Roll on Monday looking at your forecast. A lot of black cloud passed over us this evening and has become a bit cooler. Must keep up the fluids intake, away for one now cheers
ViaggiatoreI saw the old trams Gerry but haven't tried it maybe today. Yeah looks like heat should cool by Monday I'm only doing a short walk on Sunday down the coast to start properly on Monday hopefully cooler and between starting early and sea breezes it will be okay . Cheers
Cathedral
13 settembre 2019, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Passport collected can use the pilgrims hostels en route now
Tapas Lunch @ The Wine Box
13 settembre 2019, Portogallo ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Very nice and lovely to get out of the sun
Good Morning Porto
14 settembre 2019, Portogallo ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Great night's sleep even had to use duvet during the night ...Had nice breakfast off to explore before it gets too hot ... Getting hot already 25 C
The Temporary Market _ ac
14 settembre 2019, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
So the traditional outdoor market is being refurbished and it has moved here at least it's air conditioned
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Start walking tomorrow just as far as Matosinhos then head out Monday North .
Hen Man
14 settembre 2019, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Things you see when your out and about !
Interesting Hour or so
14 settembre 2019, Portogallo ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Well here goes ...had a nice calm day little sight seeing and shopping and went got a larger water bottle for walking in heat tomorrow ... Then pottered about having a rest this afternoon when went toLeggi altro
Blue Sock Hostel
15 settembre 2019, Portogallo ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
Would recommend as excellent reasonably priced place to stay. Staff friendly,helpful and with excellent English . Clean good facilities excellent breakfast but with what must be some of the worstLeggi altro
Day One Cathedral to M
15 settembre 2019, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
That's me off on what really will be a very short day only about 14k .Had intended to spend morning in Porto but decided walk while still cool .So must try to enjoy a leisurely stroll !
ViaggiatoreNow your journey begins have a wonderful walk. Love looking at all the photos 😀
Some Bridge
15 settembre 2019, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Had to stop for water and to get away from some prat with a trolley it was like trying to get past a band on 12th Morning .
Can't be the Atlantic Already
15 settembre 2019, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
But it is ..have to slow down or I'll meet myself coming back ,!
Light House ... Atlantic
15 settembre 2019, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
And such a welcome breeze !
Boardwalk
15 settembre 2019, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Under the flyover for some shade.
15 settembre 2019, Portogallo ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Nearly home only problem is no check in until 3pm .Need a drink my water is actually hot ... Wonder if it's coffee or beer .Watch this spot !
FishTail Hostel
15 settembre 2019, Portogallo ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
2hours to wait what else can one do ?
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Just noted with my meandering today turns out have walked 19k today ..feeling good
WIFI
15 settembre 2019, Portogallo ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Getting to know a couple of Canadian Couples .We are sharing a room and a unisex bathroom ... Luckily I had already encountered them earlier so it wasn't to bad when I was plonked into the 3 sets ofLeggi altro
ViaggiatoreDidn't quite get around to talking about them Carole lol .They were too interesting in the journey ahead and me . One couple have moved about Canada anyway . The Australian couple were interesting too they're from Irish background on his side he's a sheep farmer and she's French but born in SA . She's a journalist she says he's say she's an editor ! Really nice folk all around my age ..right wee social butterfly I am
Fishtail Seahouse
15 settembre 2019, Portogallo ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
A quirky wee place has its limitations but everyone just gets on with it. The Camino has started and everyone is really buzzing and up for it nice atmosphere .lovin it !!!
Friendships made soLeggi altro
ViaggiatoreIt's so much fun Valerie there is definitely a ( secular) fellowship thing going on
Decisions
15 settembre 2019, Portogallo ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Everyone tucked up in bed that's dedication ... Do I retire too or visit the cafe bar up the street mmmm? 26k tomorrow maybe a little TV and bed
Fish Tail Sea House
16 settembre 2019, Portogallo ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
LoveUp early and heading off after a cup of tea, banana and a few squares of chocolate, needs must when breakfast isn't served until 8 .I will do a complete review of this crazy little place full ofLeggi altro
Good luck dad we will be following u along thep way
Looking a bit apprehensive !!! All the best enjoy Val
Look great Jim. Enjoy the journey