Portuguese Camino 2019

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 7:53 PM
⛅ 17 °C
Altitude: 42 m
Portugal Montedor 41.75112, -8.8666241°45’4” N 8°51’60” W
Peregrino Menu 2
September 18, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
2nd Peregrino Dinner let photos talk for themselves . This was for me alone btw
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Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 3:54 AM
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 48 m
Portugal Montedor 41.75471, -8.8616741°45’17” N 8°51’42” W
Cake for Breakfast at 11
September 19, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
My stay at Hostel 11 was very good. Extremely friendly and helpful staff especially the hospederio for whom nothing was too much trouble For 16 € a night you got a bed in a 4 bunk room with massive under bed lockers key provided excellent showers and common areas all well maintained. Tea coffee and cake available for a donation honesty box .While beers wine soft drinks chocolate and souvenirs were on sale from reception from said young man Jochaim . But what will stand out for me was the included breakfast . Not only were you asked to select a time slot but when you arrived down in the morning you had your table allocated set with the finest crockery and cutlery and a section of breads with butter jams . Cereals along with various spreads milk and fruit juices and a flow of coffee made in small batches to keep fresh AND CAKE. It was very acceptable and not by any stretch of the imagination a typical free breakfast . Neither I could add was when the lady who I think was the owner possibly Jochaim mum took the effort to walk me to the door and see me on my way with a big hug. No hesitation to stay here againRead more
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Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 7:49 AM
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 48 m
Portugal Montedor 41.754691, -8.86161241°45’17” N 8°51’42” W
DAY 5 Walk
September 19, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Slept well despite being in the largest most open dorm yet at least until 3 when I awoke and was conscious of the noise of bloke in the next beds what I can only assume was some sort of Sleep apnea machine in truth it wasn’t that loud but once I got it in my head that was that . I read then until I got up at 545 . Having a nice cup of tea and chatting to young ones who are also up and about to head off for a days walking . When a few more are up in my dorm I going and pack .

Headed off a 730 decided that I much prefer the coastal path as to the coastal route at least where they diverge so heading down the hill towards the sea as opposed to the Camino which seemed to be following the forest through the hill . Not simple to get to shore with many lanes running towards it but not all reaching it as I found out yesterday anyway after a coffee and donuts for breakfast and treat for later I spied a lane which was advertising a Surf Bar and sure enough it worked the Atlantic in all its glory . I followed the path alongside it and a brief period actually walked the sands ( too hard on the legs ) right into PRead more
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Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 9:28 AM
☁️ 16 °C
Altitude: 15 m
Portugal Praia de Afife 41.78435, -8.8708641°47’4” N 8°52’15” W
Beach
September 19, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
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Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 10:01 AM
☁️ 16 °C
Altitude: 6 m
Portugal Forte do Cão 41.7975, -8.8734641°47’51” N 8°52’24” W
Day 5
September 19, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
I decided this morning to continue along the actual Coastal paths as far as I could on my way to Caminha to stay and from where to catch the short ferry sailing. Such a invigorating morning walk was even able to snatch a short walk on the sands before rejoining the formal.coastal.route in to town This looks like another stunning little town but to be honest I was much too tired for exploring so after finding out sailing times for the Ferry and eating I dozed around the hostel the rest of the day
However I went out tonight to take some photos of the place . With me deviating from the orthodox route My walk on shore turned today from 16 to a 26k day but it was truly worth every stepRead more
oh soc lovely to see these..
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Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 10:18 AM
☁️ 16 °C
Altitude: 8 m
Portugal Praia da Duna do Caldeirão 41.79917, -8.8712541°47’57” N 8°52’17” W
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First sign for Santiago
September 19, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Sitting making this post when a lady with a soft Irish lilt walked past on her phone not a walker
Traveler Still 100 miles to go !
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Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 1:28 PM
⛅ 17 °C
Altitude: 6 m
Portugal Rio Coura 41.87571, -8.8380741°52’33” N 8°50’17” W
Bed for tonght
September 19, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Eagle has landed well an hour ago nice shower happy with place right on square and bottom bunk with curtain etc
TravelerAt least you won’t fall out !!!
9/19/19Reply
TravelerCamper Van living Carole prepares one X
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TravelerNo doubt x
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Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 7:02 PM
⛅ 14 °C
Altitude: 10 m
Portugal Rio Coura 41.87561, -8.8383441°52’32” N 8°50’18” W
Right I've got it
September 19, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
I've been struggling to get my head around the whole thing about people talking about their Camino Family in that I thought they meant folk they choose to walk with even though they choose to come alone but no it actually refers to the folk you engage with often briefly but quite often because you are on the same stages at the same time . So I reckon I have a Camino family with lots of people greeting one along the way and sharing stuff ... It's really nice when some one shouts your name as you pass them as they sit in a coffee shop or turn up at the same albergue . Random acts of Kindness seem to be the currency everyone sharing advice . Sweets wine and even hugs and kisses . People are very open too telling their stories many of which are fascinating funny and few even very sad . I sat with a Pastor from Church of Scotland last night who is convinced her partner is going to propose when he meets her in Santiago next weekend and she has her doubts . Another French lady had planned to do the Camino with her husband but he passed away in March and she's doing it for him ..Then you meet the guys who stop at every bar /cafe on the way and rock up at Alberques last thing usually full of life and laughs .. Life is all here yet it almost in a little cacoonRead more
wow!!
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Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 8:32 PM
☁️ 14 °C
Altitude: 8 m
Portugal Rio Coura 41.87534, -8.8382541°52’31” N 8°50’18” W
Final Night Stroll in Portugal
September 19, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
My abiding memory of this beautiful country will be of the kindness of people and the beauty of the coast and the various little towns I have been privileged to call home albeit for one night
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Friday, September 20, 2019 at 7:22 AM
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 8 m
Portugal Rio Coura 41.87567, -8.8381541°52’32” N 8°50’17” W
Day Six Walking
September 20, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Up and ready to.go but have to wait patiently on the ferry across the river into Spain another new adventure. The whole place was rudely awaken last night by a very loud horn blowing which sounded very like a fog horn so let's hope the Ferry is able to leave on time at 9am oh yes just remember to put the clock forward one hour today !
My Swiss buddy turned up here last night didn't meet him until a toilet visit after the horn blew !Read more
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Friday, September 20, 2019 at 8:35 AM
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 5 m
Portugal Rio Coura 41.8791, -8.8367141°52’45” N 8°50’12” W
Waiting To Pay the Ferryman
September 20, 2019 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Good Bye Portugal ... Good Bye Natas
TravelerVery well done, hope you haven’t forgotten your passport. Looking back over your days to now adding up the diversions, crap navigation etc you would be there but minus all the interesting stories lovely pics. Keep on trucking, how’s the feet?
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TravelerFeet are fine Gerry it would scare you the state some people's feet are in but think it's people who don't walk all year then .... No more diversions or going off piece I think I'm doing okay but tiring earlier in the day now ...
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Friday, September 20, 2019 at 12:50 PM
☁️ 15 °C
Altitude: 19 m
Spain Porto da Espuma 41.9524, -8.8826541°57’9” N 8°52’58” W
X Marks the Spot
September 20, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
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Friday, September 20, 2019 at 12:58 PM
☁️ 15 °C
Altitude: 21 m
Spain Porto da Espuma 41.9575, -8.8843341°57’27” N 8°53’4” W
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10 K into Espana
September 20, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
TravelerLooks more familiar like coming home
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Traveler Looks familiar like coming home
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Friday, September 20, 2019 at 2:17 PM
☁️ 17 °C
Altitude: 10 m
Spain Porto de Oia 42.00159, -8.8772942°0’6” N 8°52’38” W
Looks like nice quiet for Lunch
September 20, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Could only happen to me been invaded by a crowd of French Pensioners surrounded where I was sitting and started to sing
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Friday, September 20, 2019 at 4:09 PM
⛅ 19 °C
Altitude: 13 m
Spain As Orelladas 42.03246, -8.8820242°1’57” N 8°52’55” W
Happy Pilgrim !!!!
September 20, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Room for the night suppose I'll manage and what do you know 20,k meant 20k

View from my bed not my bunk my bed in my room
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Friday, September 20, 2019 at 8:28 PM
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 14 m
Spain As Orelladas 42.02986, -8.8836342°1’47” N 8°53’1” W
Pilgrims Menu 3
September 20, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Fancied some boiled eggs and toast tonight but when I reached the store it was closed so headed to look for a Pilgrims Menu and came across this place very upmarket so let's see. THINK THAT TAKES THE Jim award for best Pilgrims Menu 18€ so far anyway... Take some beating the spuds were nearly as nice as Kim'sRead more
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Friday, September 20, 2019 at 9:48 PM
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 6 m
Spain As Orelladas 42.03001, -8.8838342°1’48” N 8°53’2” W
Never far away
September 20, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Had a beer with a bloke Peter who lives in Seattle and described himself as one of the last blue collar workers for Starbucks there . We got talking and it turns out he wasn't brought up in Seattle can't remember where he said but he remembers a lad Seamus from Belfast who was out on a Youth programme staying with Irish neighbours of his in the 70s and they kept in touch for years .... He said he is 50 this week so he must have been a young kid back then .Read more
Wow. That was quite a connection.... 6 degrees of separation n all that...
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 7:59 AM
🌧 18 °C
Altitude: 13 m
Spain As Orelladas 42.03243, -8.8820342°1’57” N 8°52’55” W
Day7
September 21, 2019 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
Well it's almost 8am Spanish Time and slept very well last night and didn't actually waken up 733. So I'm not showered not packed and not ready to go! Good thing is I have a very short day today only 13k to Baiano bad thing is the weather has changed dramatically over night with heavy rain and high winds forecast for at least 24 hours so I'm just going to lock my self in this lovely room ... I wish !!! Let see how it goes have to check out by 930 so not rushing anywhere for now

And now the WiFi is dodgy won't let me download this so hopefully when you do get to see it the sun has got his hat on and I'm singing again. it hasn'tRead more
U look exhausted
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Traveler,just not very good at selfies I was actually feeling ok ... suppose I always look like that !
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 11:40 AM
🌧 18 °C
Altitude: 13 m
Spain As Mariñas 42.09776, -8.8937642°5’52” N 8°53’38” W
Light House
September 21, 2019 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 2:54 PM
🌧 17 °C
Altitude: 14 m
Spain Monumento a Diego Carmona e Vasco Gallego 42.121422, -8.8526842°7’17” N 8°51’10” W
ESTELLA DO MAR not ....
September 21, 2019 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Well another day another little drama arrived after an extremely challenging but none the less enjoyable walk in the driving rain and wind at least wind was at my back the whole way . Arrived before my backpack and couldn’t even have a shower or get out of my wet clothes until it arrived ... Still haven't got the hang of what goes in my day pack and what I carry any way to cut a long story short turns out two Alberques with similar names and yes my pack in wrong place my fault ... Thank god for Google translate the lady who has no English phoned them and I was able to go and get it. Had a shower just waited to jump in before these German monopolise the tumbler dryer all dayRead more
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 5:05 PM
🌧 17 °C
Altitude: 13 m
Spain Monumento a Martín Alonso Pinzón 42.121231, -8.8529942°7’16” N 8°51’11” W
Day 7 Walk
September 21, 2019 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
If this rain continues not sure I'll head out again today unless it's for food later coffee on tap at this cracker place so here's a few photos and videos from today's walk
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 6:17 PM
🌧 17 °C
Altitude: 14 m
Spain Monumento a Martín Alonso Pinzón 42.12142, -8.8528742°7’17” N 8°51’10” W
The Sun is out ... and dinner on its way
September 21, 2019 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 9:12 PM
⛅ 18 °C
Altitude: 14 m
Spain Monumento a Martín Alonso Pinzón 42.12131, -8.8528542°7’17” N 8°51’10” W
Evening Stroll
September 21, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
All Spanish Families out enjoying Saturday Evening
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 9:34 PM
⛅ 18 °C
Altitude: 14 m
Spain Monumento a Martín Alonso Pinzón 42.12128, -8.8528342°7’17” N 8°51’10” W
Dinner
September 21, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Had my boiled eggs tonight with salt and bread with butter you can take the man out of Belfast but ....
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Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 6:49 AM
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 14 m
Spain Monumento a Diego Carmona e Vasco Gallego 42.12134, -8.8526642°7’17” N 8°51’10” W
Day whatever it is
September 22, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Well that me up after quite a disturbed night I have to say the dorm was quite noisy despite or maybe because of it having the highest age profile of any the places I’ve stayed so far in fact the young Germans encountered on arrival were the only ones I seen one that could describe as young people .Highlights of the late night antics were someone using a hairdryer in a bunk at 1130 , someone turning on and off the dorm lights repeatedly for a good 5 minutes about an hour later but to take the biscuit at 230 yes 230 some guy was working noisily at his bedside locker .When I eventually decided to remonstrate and got up he was turning on the washing machine and was fully dressed now I don’t know if he was leaving early or if he’d just arrived but I just thought what’s the point the guys obviously got something going on so just smiled weakly and had a pee

Well it purports to be a22k day into Vigo the largest city in Galicia . The weather forecast is for showers and mild breezes to so let’s hope that’s as rough as it get this is not a particular scenic route I believe but if I am able to see anything without rain and mist it’ll look good to me . Just had breakfast with the last of my eggs and bread from last night need to back up find out where the Camino can be picked up again in this town and get on the road. Had to book a hotel in Vigo it’s not very pilgrim centred and I can’t check in to 4pm so no hurry today ... but on the positive side it has a indoor pool so I’m looking forward to that .Read more
Ever onward, Jim. Angela
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