Portuguese Camino 2019

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Monday, September 16, 2019 at 6:54 AM
🌙 16 °C
Altitude: 50 m
Portugal Perafita 41.2184, -8.6956441°13’6” N 8°41’44” W
Cant find coast rd
September 16, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
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Monday, September 16, 2019 at 7:19 AM
🌙 17 °C
Altitude: 11 m
Portugal Praia do Cabo do Mundo 41.21951, -8.7147841°13’10” N 8°42’53” W
Found it !!!!
September 16, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
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Monday, September 16, 2019 at 7:44 AM
⛅ 17 °C
Altitude: 12 m
Portugal Praia da Memória 41.232, -8.7214941°13’55” N 8°43’17” W
O Obelisco
September 16, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
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Monday, September 16, 2019 at 8:12 AM
⛅ 18 °C
Altitude: 12 m
Portugal Praia da Agudela 41.24423, -8.7249641°14’39” N 8°43’30” W
Drink and Banana Break
September 16, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
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Monday, September 16, 2019 at 8:45 AM
⛅ 18 °C
Altitude: 10 m
Portugal Praia do Barreiro 41.26314, -8.7263641°15’47” N 8°43’35” W
Fishing Huts
September 16, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
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Monday, September 16, 2019 at 9:16 AM
⛅ 20 °C
Altitude: 13 m
Portugal Praia de Labruge 41.27436, -8.7278741°16’28” N 8°43’40” W
Coffee Time .Nice view
September 16, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
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Monday, September 16, 2019 at 10:14 AM
⛅ 23 °C
Altitude: 8 m
Portugal Praia de Vila Chã 41.2915, -8.7329341°17’29” N 8°43’59” W
House
September 16, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Some bits from yesterday
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Monday, September 16, 2019 at 10:18 AM
⛅ 23 °C
Altitude: 7 m
Portugal Praia de Vila Chã 41.2931, -8.7340941°17’35” N 8°44’3” W
Day 4 continued
September 16, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Lots of brief encounters with fellow walker's today too many to relate as you get to see the same faces all the time and people genuinely start to momentarily bond if that's not a contradiction in terms .

I will never forgets the laughs and sounds coming from a large group of Italian mamas as one of their group a jolly lady tried with great gusto to knock an apple from a tree with her walking pole

The craic with Shane from Ireland .Rita from Hungry and big Geoffrey from Portland USA. This started when I was having trouble getting a water fountain to give me any water .But Shane with brute strength unstuck it and we stood drinking together when Shane all of a sudden asked if I was called Jim ... I said yes? How did you know that ? He then pointed to my Starbucks cup which I carry which had my name on it .This lead to next 10 verbal sparring between the two Irish men with the other laughing sling though not sure how much they got ? When I told them where Zi was planning to stay tonight they said they would maybe try and get in there .BTW Rita really liked my pink socks

Two cross looking girls who were just in front of me on the track who abruptly stopped and started back towards me thinking we had missed a marker I asked what was wrong I was told very sharply we've had enough we are going back ..ok ?
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Monday, September 16, 2019 at 11:50 AM
⛅ 19 °C
Altitude: 14 m
Portugal Praia da Azurara 41.33958, -8.7416641°20’22” N 8°44’30” W
Missed this one!
September 16, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Part of the reason for my doing so many more K yesterday than I had expected that it seems some unscrupulously cafe and bar owners are erecting bugus markers to divert walkers past their establishments anyway must pay more attention to my app from now on but you know what seen loads anyway and know what is possible if I need to . Here are some more photos from yesterdayRead more
That’s a bit sneaky, but a lesson learnt Jim
9/17/19Reply
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Monday, September 16, 2019 at 12:46 PM
⛅ 17 °C
Altitude: 11 m
Portugal Praia do Pôr do Sol 41.35947, -8.7564541°21’34” N 8°45’23” W
Nearly There
September 16, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Well nearly phone died having to use power pack to charge but now only 1:6k to go ..my meandering earlier a d a few wrong turns has turned my 27K day into 37k+ I'll sleep okay tonight thank heaven I've a single room tonight !!!!!Read more
TravelerMaking very good time, looks a bit dull possibly cooler which I’m sure helps.
9/16/19Reply
TravelerBeen perfect over clouded slight breeze and very little sun Just booked in got a room to myself tonight which is great .
9/16/19Reply
Well you are getting into the meandering Portuguese lifestyle.... sleep soundly.
9/16/19Reply
TravelerIt's raining
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Monday, September 16, 2019 at 2:30 PM
⛅ 20 °C
Altitude: 10 m
Portugal Passeio Alegre 41.37954, -8.7652641°22’46” N 8°45’55” W
My Home for the night
September 16, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Decent Hostel /Guest House right in centre of old town next door to Cathedral . Hostel ultra quiet my private room was tiny I could touch both walls while lying in.bed and no wash hand basin or even a hook but a TV ! Anyway what can one expect for 20€. The town was quite upmarket definitely more Portstewart than Portrush and I didn't find the people particular friendly apart from here and restaurant last night oh and the crazy lady in the ice cream coffee shop last nightRead more
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Monday, September 16, 2019 at 7:40 PM
⛅ 17 °C
Altitude: 8 m
Portugal Passeio Alegre 41.37977, -8.7653441°22’47” N 8°45’55” W
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Dinner and then Bed
September 16, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Had the most uplifting day ... But walked more than I had planned so I'm bushed! feel good, feet are fine and I'll do it all again tomorrow along the coast but probably only half the distance . I have loads of photos and few yarns I had intended up loading tonight but have to wait. I've just had some nice fish and bottle of wine in restaurant attached to Hostel and think I'm heading off to bed in my OWN room ! Good NightRead more
Traveler Yes I can touch both walls while lying in my back in bed but it's home ♥️
9/17/19Reply
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Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 4:11 AM
☁️ 16 °C
Altitude: 10 m
Portugal Passeio Alegre 41.37947, -8.7652941°22’46” N 8°45’55” W
This could be intetesting !
September 17, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Well slept soundly last night awake from 4:30 watched a dubbed showing of 101 Dalmatians but when I could take no more I got up showered and packed up ready to go. But what do I do it's only 18k to next place and no check into 3 and don't have to check out of here until 12 but thunder and rain due later ....Think I'll make some breakfast here and maybe lie down for an hour and head out into day have a coffee somewhere in town and hit the road JackRead more
Safe travels x
9/17/19Reply
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Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 7:40 AM
☁️ 15 °C
Altitude: 10 m
Portugal Passeio Alegre 41.37955, -8.7652641°22’46” N 8°45’55” W
Day 3
September 17, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Off we go into the mist let's see what joys today brings
I really like the perspective on those photos you just put up.... the really high rushes with the boardwalk through them is my favourite... may you enjoy each and every moment
9/17/19Reply
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Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 10:42 AM
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 8 m
Portugal Rio Alto 41.47259, -8.7653741°28’21” N 8°45’55” W
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Bits and Pieces
September 17, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Traveler Rush hour this is one of the reasons I like to start very early . The Portuguese Camino is supposed to be quiet it's getting more popular. It seems
9/17/19Reply
Traveler No the onions didn't fall from the tree but blokes in field behind her were packing the cart
9/17/19Reply
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Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 11:03 AM
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 16 m
Portugal Apúlia 41.48231, -8.7652841°28’56” N 8°45’55” W
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Irish on the move
September 17, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Went all last year's Camino and only met one other Irish person and her and I walked together into SdC. Today seemed like every second person was Irish . I walked with a couple from Strangford for a while and shared a coffee with a couple from Cobh. No Irish have turned up here so maybe just listen for the rowdiest bar tonight . I'm sharing a 4 bunk room with a banker from Switzerland , an American woman of Japanese extract and a young woman who is either from the Balkans or Russia oh and a Australian who isn't in my room but seems to want to be in my gang lol! Funny how quickly one can used to sharing space with strangers especially when the craic is good . Didn't take many photos today with weather wasn't much scenic stuff but I'll put a few up laterRead more
Traveler SIMEWHERE IN THIS PHOTO IS THE COUPLE FROM STRANGFORD
9/17/19Reply
Traveler Wondered what that was, thought they were just cleaning the beach
9/17/19Reply
Traveler It was seaweed but yes they are just cleaning the beach I think
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Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 12:30 PM
⛅ 19 °C
Altitude: 21 m
Portugal Largo Fonseca Lima 41.53033, -8.7798541°31’49” N 8°46’47” W
Hostel 11.
September 17, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
I've arrived and lovely bloke let me book bottom bunk . Hard enough today first couple of hours may have been scenic if one could have seen anything but at least the rain and predicted thunderstorm stayed away. Second half was largely on newly constructed boardwalks through onion field which bizarrely smelt wonderful but by now yesterday's exertions were taking those toll and legs were feeling very heavy but made it in 4 .hours and now for coffee and cold drinkRead more
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Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 6:57 PM
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 8 m
Portugal Largo Fonseca Lima 41.52953, -8.7795441°31’46” N 8°46’46” W
First Peregrinos Menu
September 17, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Waiter just asks if you want meat or fish , wine or beer then you get what he brings you .... We'll see... I choose Fish just noticed option on Meat option is Cow Guts ... I assume that's tripe !
I'vd been joined by Hans from Switzerland and I had skate and he had cod and we shared with two coffee and a complementary glass of Port is cost 20€ for us both. Hans reckons we were lucky the Peregrino menu is typically heavy on carbs and loads of chips soups and bread but I'm not complaining Good NightRead more
TravelerGood menu and good value and some lovely local wines. How’s the rucksack on your back going, managing ok?
9/18/19Reply
TravelerI wouldn't know Gerry I elected to have it transported in the end I tried it out at home and with what I wanted to carry it would have just held me back .
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Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 6:32 AM
☁️ 14 °C
Altitude: 14 m
Portugal Largo Fonseca Lima 41.53016, -8.7801541°31’49” N 8°46’49” W
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Good Morning
September 18, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Up and shower and packed good sleep last night .I seem to be first up in hostel breakfast @730 but I think I will stay as I may not be able to get coffee on the road for a while . Today was supposed to be my long day 30k but hope it's not as long as Monday . I will just try and keep steady pace I am booked in tonight to an Alberque which is supposed to be one of the ' must stay' locations but I'll get there when I get there .
Esponade - Carréco 30k ref Google Maps and some hills todayRead more
Traveler It must be the morning mist of maybe your going for the soft focus
9/18/19Reply
TravelerHow are your feet Jim? You’re doing great! We’re sitting in our village square with mojitos in 25 degree night heat- last night before heading home to the rain and 14 degrees!!! Back her in 3 weeks. Can’t wait and we haven’t left yet! Hope you’ve fallen in love with Portugal 🇵🇹 too💕?
9/26/19Reply
TravelerFeet are great Ursula haven't had any problem touch wood . Just has the most beautiful day and a wonderful night before heading for Santiago tomorrow . Totally fallen for Portugal such a beautiful country but even more such gracious kind warm people . Night Night X
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Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 10:15 AM
☁️ 15 °C
Altitude: 18 m
Portugal Estrada 41.61161, -8.7847341°36’42” N 8°47’5” W
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Day4 Walk
September 18, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
First half of today walk was actually away from the coast through forests and hill villages and when I say hill villages I mean hill . It was challenging but at the same time really nice and reminded me very much of last year Camino through Galicia .There seemed to be a treat as round every cornerRead more
Traveler Notice the bloke in his shorts and the girl in her bikini bathing in the river .He assured me it wasn't cold not sure I believed him
9/18/19Reply
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Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 10:54 AM
☁️ 16 °C
Altitude: 116 m
Portugal Castelo do Neiva 41.62662, -8.7879141°37’36” N 8°47’16” W
At the top
September 18, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
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Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 11:01 AM
☁️ 16 °C
Altitude: 38 m
Portugal Estrada 41.60458, -8.7802741°36’16” N 8°46’49” W
Nice People
September 18, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Well
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Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 1:33 PM
⛅ 22 °C
Altitude: 5 m
Portugal Vez River 41.69121, -8.8164541°41’28” N 8°48’59” W
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Windy
September 18, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Bridge was so windy needed s coffee
Traveler Went of piste and decided to cross a field to save some miles lucky to find this crossing just when I needed to save me having to back track,
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Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 5:06 PM
☀️ 19 °C
Altitude: 48 m
Portugal Montedor 41.75471, -8.8616641°45’17” N 8°51’42” W
arrived the vibe of a hippy commune
September 18, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Guys I have just had an incredible day ending up here 9 hours and 47 K later ( explain that one later) I feel like I'm in a sixties pychodelic movie loving it even got a bottom bunk .. no curtains here ! Big hairy German guy beside me .an honestly bar to beat honesty bars ....Read more
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Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 6:39 PM
☀️ 18 °C
Altitude: 54 m
Portugal Montedor 41.75454, -8.8616541°45’16” N 8°51’42” W
OMG ....well that explains it !
September 18, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Just had a chat with s portugeese guy and he explained to me that the reason I've already done ,40,K on what was a 30k day is that I am following the Senda Litora which hugs the coastline whereas the coastal route goes through the coastal villages and town via roads ... suppose a bit like going from Coleraine to Belfast via Ballymoney and Ballymena as opposed to going via the Antrim Coast Road .suppose that explains Monday mileage too
Good to know and worth every kRead more
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