Portuguese Camino 2019

Porto to Santiago de Compostela and on to Finnistre Read more

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September 12, 2019
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Day One
September 12, 2019 in Northern Ireland ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Now where's those bloody penguins
Good luck dad we will be following u along thep way
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Looking a bit apprehensive !!! All the best enjoy Val
9/12/19Reply
Look great Jim. Enjoy the journey
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On Board
September 12, 2019 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
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Metro at Airport
September 12, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Decent Flight
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Blue Socks Hostel
September 12, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 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 !!
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Early Morning
September 13, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 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 now sitting in air conditioned lobby with a vending machine coffee . Temperature predicted over 30 degree high today and 22 during the night ... Think a wee siesta maybe on the cards later . Finish my coffee and a stroll along the river before breakfast I think !Read more
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Pre- Breakfast Stroll
September 13, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
Now for an Ulster Fry
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Sao Bento Station
September 13, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
TravelerStation 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
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TravelerI 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
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Cathedral
September 13, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Passport collected can use the pilgrims hostels en route now
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Tapas Lunch @ The Wine Box
September 13, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Very nice and lovely to get out of the sun
TravelerLooks lovely Dad. Claire. X
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Good Morning Porto
September 14, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 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
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The Temporary Market _ ac
September 14, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
So the traditional outdoor market is being refurbished and it has moved here at least it's air conditioned
Traveler Bought a nice rucksack in that store. When you moving north.
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Traveler Start walking tomorrow just as far as Matosinhos then head out Monday North .
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Traveler Nice coffee....
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Hen Man
September 14, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Things you see when your out and about !
Traveler No idea what but they were queueing to get in
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Interesting Hour or so
September 14, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 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 to my locker and my combination lock refused to open ..shit but when I forced it broke too easy need a new one prompt ... Remember a girl asking did they do locks in Decathlon this morning so headed off in the heat the 2 mile ..btw my water bottle didnt flow for me. Got there and got a new padlock and the pleasant young man showed me that with my water bottle I had to ' squeeze a little bit' ... Felt an idiot but we laughed. Then heading back I spotted despite looking for it last few days my favourite supermarket they do a coffee that is the nicest I ever tasted ... So that was good and then on my way back I. Came across the Porto Pride Concert and it was pumping ... Eh Claire ! .Back now to put lock on my locker and I think I deserve a pintRead more
TravelerThe way it should be Dad!!
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Blue Sock Hostel
September 15, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 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 worst coffee in Portugal Breakfast is served 730am to 1030am . Good communal areas no kitchen though fridge and microwave.

In the heart of the Ribeira a little noisy at times and constant piped music Of course lot depends on fellow guests some poor sods in my mixed dorm had to cope with my sleeping pattern.

Comfortable bunks with curtains, power point and shelf in bunk space. Large under bed locker would recommend long padlock with key difficult to see code . Air Conditioned Dorm of course check it is turned on !!!

Cheap beer in Hostel bar (Large beer 2.8€) was quiet during my stay (apart from bloody music) Snacks available when bar open 7pm-11pm .Large variety of restsaurants close by a bit expensive on waterfront 50 metres down street.

Would highly recommend nearby Wine Box Restaurant has good set deal in afternoon early evening. 3 Tapas and glass of wine 10€ or 7 tapas and 2 wine 15€.

Would stay again! On my travels this morning after breakfastRead more
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Day One Cathedral to M
September 15, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 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 !
TravelerNow your journey begins have a wonderful walk. Love looking at all the photos 😀
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Some Bridge
September 15, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 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 .
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Can't be the Atlantic Already
September 15, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
But it is ..have to slow down or I'll meet myself coming back ,!
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Light House ... Atlantic
September 15, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
And such a welcome breeze !
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Boardwalk
September 15, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
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Under the flyover for some shade.
September 15, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 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 !
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FishTail Hostel
September 15, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
2hours to wait what else can one do ?
Traveler Just noted with my meandering today turns out have walked 19k today ..feeling good
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WIFI
September 15, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 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 of bunk room they had arrived in.just before me .As Dave described it it's like a sleeper train off one of the old movies but not going anywhere . Actually it's been great being thrown together spend the afternoon on the patio putting world to rights .I also met another couple from northern NSW he's a sheep farmer and she's a journalist , they're in a private room and haven't appeared yet . Down side it WiFi doesn't seem to be working so put looking for some and guess where I found but Pingue Duce so nice coffee to bootRead more
TravelerWhat part of Canada are from ?
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TravelerDidn'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
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TravelerGlad you are making friends enjoy and stay safe x
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Fishtail Seahouse
September 15, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 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 so quickly this is my Oz friends who insisted on making a dinner date for Santiago on 27th as they are walking slower than meRead more
TravelerMaking connections I’m sure makes the journey more memorable .
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TravelerIt's so much fun Valerie there is definitely a ( secular) fellowship thing going on
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Decisions
September 15, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 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
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Fish Tail Sea House
September 16, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 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 of contradictions but it has to be said I will remember this place more for the fine people I met and if you can't really become friends in 12 hours had good time with nice caring fun guys even if they were tucked up in bed before 9 .
So let's see what today bring 27k to Povoa de VazrimRead more
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