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April 21, 2025
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Day 1
Monday, April 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
☁️ 10 °C
Altitude: 8 m
United States Winthrop 42.375812, -70.99633342°22’33” N 70°59’47” W
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April 21 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
At Logan airport now with my brother-in-law, Richard at the gate departing at 6:10 pm to Porto, Portugal where we meet up with Richard’s wife and my sister-in-law, Arlene, another sister-in-law, Noelle traveling from Bend Oregon and arriving tomorrow as we are. Arlene and her friend, Jayme have been on The Camino since 4/3 and already have traveled 200 kilometers and planning the next 200 kilometers with us!! Impressive!!

My husband, Kenny meets us a week from now.

Photo is leaving home this afternoon with my 14.6 pound backpack!! So far Arlene, Jayme and Noelle have had travel delays so fingers crossed we do not!!!Read more
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TravelerLooking good! Wish I could be w you all physically 💞
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Day 2
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:07 AM
⛅ 11 °C
Altitude: 87 m
Portugal Lisbon 38.773115, -9.11658438°46’23” N 9°6’60” W
Lisbon airport
April 22 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Flight from Boston to Lisbon with few hour layover until final destination of Porto, Portugal
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Day 2
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:57 AM
☀️ 15 °C
Altitude: 74 m
Portugal Porto 41.145161, -8.60974841°8’43” N 8°36’35” W
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April 22 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Finally made it to Porto which is a very old quant lovely town and met up with Arlene and Jayme so all 5 of us are. Noelle met Richard and me at airport and we took a lift about 40 minutes away to air bnb we will stay in tonight. Haven’t sleep yet which surprises me as I’m a good sleeper. Going to check out a cathedral and store to buy hiking poles to kill time till we can check into air bnb.Read more
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Day 2
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 12:31 PM
☀️ 16 °C
Altitude: 74 m
Portugal Porto 41.145173, -8.60974741°8’43” N 8°36’35” W
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April 22 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
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TravelerI see you!
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TravelerThat too way too long for me to fix my settings! Thank you Kenny ❤️
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TravelerLove the photos, Deb!! ♥️
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Day 2
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 8:26 PM
🌙 15 °C
Altitude: 77 m
Portugal Porto 41.143612, -8.60941941°8’37” N 8°36’34” W
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My first stamp
April 22 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 15 °C
Spent day walking around Porto while waiting for air bnb to be available. Got my first stamp at Tower of Clerics, beautiful church. We picked up some pizzas and salad for at home dinner tonight and passed my first Camino shell marking. Jayme and Arlene are still fighting a cold. Air bnb is a great spot, right in the center and great back porch.Read more
Noelle WalksSuch good photos of today!
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Traveler Cute sitting area!
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Day 3
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
☀️ 20 °C
Altitude: 77 m
Portugal Porto 41.143631, -8.60957441°8’37” N 8°36’34” W
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Last day in Porto
April 23 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Porto is an old historic city and found another cathedral for my 2nd stamp today. Saw from a distance the Douro River that goes through Porto. Mostly a day of rest as our first day of walking is tomorrow. Beautiful sunny day and hoping I got my technical issues resolved with eSIM card, only 2 hours with tech support 😩

We crossed over the Metro Bridge to a little roof top bar for dinner tonight so added a few more picturesRead more
Traveler Looks like a nice day there
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Traveler Where do you go tomorrow?
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TravelerWe have a place reserved in Perafita, Portugal tomorrow night about a 10 mile walk ❤️
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Day 4
Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
☀️ 18 °C
Altitude: 10 m
Portugal Matosinhos 41.226681, -8.7175141°13’36” N 8°43’3” W
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Porto to Perafita
April 24 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
I knew this was a walking trip and experienced it today departing Porto along the Douro River via Coastal Route and then followed the Atlantic Ocean to town of Perafita where are spending the night. We took our time and enjoyed a lovely walk through historic park called Jardim do Passeio Alegre. I loved the scent of Jasmine from the trees, the groomed grounds and figurines in the fountain where we spotted a seagull fond of as well. Also bought Camino shell and tied to my backpack which is common for pilgrims to do. On way to Perafita, saw this cool bottle brush tree with the red flowers. We did 12 miles today and have another 12 mile trip planned for tomorrow to Povoa de Varzim.Read more
TravelerHow many steps are 12 miles 😀
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Traveler24,390 steps according to my iPhone 😁
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TravelerAhh. I needed that for reference. How are your feet feeling?
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TravelerMy heels are both a bit sore and I have first aid items for tomorrow so hoping with rest and Tylenol I’ll be good for tomorrow.
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Noelle WalksOr 37 miles according to my pedometer!
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TravelerI can barely walk 5,280 steps!
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Day 5
Friday, April 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 19 m
Portugal Vila do Conde 41.352039, -8.74274241°21’7” N 8°44’34” W
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Vila do Conde
April 25 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Chose to walk to Vila di Conde due to lodging availability and got here in 9 miles. Another coastal walk with Atlantic on our left with lots of boardwalks specifically designed to support this pilgrimage walk. We also saw many pilgrims today. Arlene and Rich headed out an hour earlier than Noelle and me and unfortunately Arlene is still dealing with a nasty cold. I had my first butter layered croissant which was amazing and a ham and cheese sandwich to go. We stopped at a little pirate themed bar and had a drink ocean side and gave our feet a break. These ice plants are plentiful along the boardwalk and just lovely. Once at our apartment, we walked into town and found a scenic vista with beautiful aqueduct. The 4 of us had a Pilgrim meal for 10 euros and it was delicious! Tomorrow we are heading to Apulia about 11 miles and staying in my first albergue. Bed time now 😴Read more
Jayme Porkolab Nice
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Jayme Porkolab So pretty
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Jayme Porkolab Great photo
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TravelerFirst day air drying my laundry too 😁
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Day 6
Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
🌙 16 °C
Altitude: 13 m
Portugal Esposende 41.485215, -8.77270141°29’7” N 8°46’22” W
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Walk to Apulia
April 26 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
Saw several pretty flowers and sites along the 10.5 mile walk to Apulia. Winds were quite strong and constant and lots of boardwalks and I was thankful for layers of clothing, hat and hood. I am proud of Arlene who has been so sick and has not let that stop her one bit. She has trekked from Lisbon since 4/3 and I’m amazed at her determination and strength as she has walked over 200 miles thus far!! Once boardwalk ended, cute little rest stop for a drink and protein bar with grapevine trellis. Heard from albergue owner that this one is not typical as usually 10-20 beds line up in large space so feel fortunate to have shared room with Noelle. Tomorrow taking car about 30 minutes to Camino central route to Balugaes and then walking to Ponte de Lima about 11 miles.Read more
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Traveler This looks really different from what I saw on Youtube 😀
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Traveler WHOA.
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Day 7–8
April 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM - April 28, 2025
1 night
☀️ 24 °C
Altitude: 16 m
Portugal Ponte de Lima 41.761699, -8.59029241°45’42” N 8°35’25” W
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Central route now in Ponte de Lima
Apr 27–28 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
First night in albergue and got to use my silk bed liner, blanket and microfiber towel finally and all worked great! We rented a Bolt vehicle driver to take us about 40 miles inland to catch the Camino Central Route and he dropped us off in town of Vitorino where we had a light breakfast before we began walking.

Terrain very different here from ocean breeze and boardwalks to cobblestones, hills, rural countryside and sunshine and heat. Nice to know I can fit my extra layers in the backpack!!

Saw lots of sheep, chickens, roosters, few horses, flowers, vineyards, vegetable gardens and farms along with many pilgrims and bicyclists in route.

We had a lighter walking day of about 8 miles and in early as we have an 11 mile day planned North to Rubiaes in the morning getting us closer to where we will meet Kenny on Tuesday and can’t wait to see him again ❤️Read more
TravelerSounds Beautiful honey , what a amazing experience & so Happy that you can experience it. God Bless you Love you ❤️❤️
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TravelerIt is amazing Mom and thankful to be here and doing this ❤️
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TravelerBeautiful Pictures & the baby sheep are adorable ❤️❤️
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TravelerThey really were
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Day 8–9
April 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM - April 29, 2025
1 night
☁️ 25 °C
Altitude: 192 m
Portugal Rubiães 41.90023, -8.62394441°54’1” N 8°37’26” W
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Back on the grid!
Apr 28–29 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Noelle and I hiked 13 miles from Ponte de Lima to Rubiaes, Portugal over cobblestones, rocks, streams and steep mountain! Went through rural towns and then the BIG mountain. It was unexpected and seemed never ending. Every opportunity for water fall or fresh water we welcomed and was necessary. We thanked Mother Nature plenty.

We didn’t realize power was out most of the day until we got to our Albergue, 4 twin beds in one room with private bathroom. Cells are charging again now. Kenny arrived safely and we meet him tomorrow and I can hardly wait 🥰Read more
TravelerSo glad you are back on the grid. Looks amazing ❤️
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TravelerAbsolutely incredible and glad to have power back. A bit scary yesterday
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TravelerHow amazing it sounds! You guys are doing such an awesome job. I envy your experiences and hope to join you on the next one!!
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TravelerThinking there will be a next one and would love you to join us
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Day 9–10
April 29, 2025 at 1:45 PM - April 30, 2025
1 night
⛅ 26 °C
Altitude: 69 m
Portugal Valença 42.031533, -8.64377742°1’54” N 8°38’38” W
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Rubiaes to Valenca
Apr 29–30 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Got on our way at 8 am and walked 11 miles from Rubiães to Valença and finally met Kenny!! Another hot day with cobblestones and beautiful trails. Noelle is now either with cold or allergies.

Once in our apartment, Noelle, Kenny and I walked back into town to do laundry and a little shopping. After that and finding a restaurant for dinner, ended up walking another 5 miles, my longest mileage day yet.

We are less than 2 miles from Tui, Spain. A lighter day tomorrow as with so many pilgrims here, hard to find a place to stay.

Amazing trip so far!Read more
TravelerTruly Amazing Pictures, so Happy for you all. Love you❤️❤️
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TravelerLove you Mom 🤗
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Traveler Great pic!
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Day 10–11
April 30, 2025 at 12:10 PM - May 1, 2025
1 night
🌧 17 °C
Altitude: 104 m
Spain Tui 42.050206, -8.6619242°3’1” N 8°39’43” W
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Short day and in Spain now
Apr 30–May 1 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
We left Valença this morning over to Tui, Spain via bridge crossing the Guadiana River and lost an hour due to time zone. We walked off The Camino path in search of a cafe which we found in the downtown center. Love the outside cafes. Only walked 3.5 miles intentionally today giving us a well needed rest day, time for Rich and Noelle to feel better from colds and allow Kenny time to acclimate from traveling.

We have separate rooms in a hotel tonight with restaurant downstairs. We had dinner meal here around 3 pm then took a nap and may go down for light snack and drink later.

My first day of walking in the rain and thankful it wasn’t when we were on the mountain!

We head to O Porrino in the morning about 10 mile walk.Read more
TravelerHow’s the weather been so far in Portugal? I’m heading there next Monday!
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TravelerWeather has been great! Starts out a bit cool but quickly shed layers as day goes on.
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TravelerOk good to know. I’m still trying to figure out what to pack!
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TravelerThe weather predictions have been pretty accurate which should help.
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TravelerYou going to post on this app for your Azores trip? It is pretty cool
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TravelerYes, I plan on doing that! I am loving all your posts!
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TravelerAwesome! I have so many more pictures but app upload limits to 20 fyi
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TravelerGood to know! Are you on fb?
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TravelerI am but I haven’t posted anything yet. Think I will dabble in that once I’m back home
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Day 11–12
May 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM - May 2, 2025
1 night
☁️ 19 °C
Altitude: 44 m
Spain O Porriño 42.16067, -8.62043442°9’38” N 8°37’14” W
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Mayday or Labour day
May 1–2 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
We walked little over 10 miles today through highways, paths and streets. Saw many pilgrims today and at both stops and well populated. I took a Night Quill gelcap last night as sore throat and earaches and did well walking today. Hoping I avoid getting sick and hope this may be allergies.

Today is a Spain holiday and saw lots of decorations and amusement rides being set up on way out of Tui. Arlene found us a very nice apartment with 3 separate rooms and washing machine. I’m feeling spoiled.

We have planned another 10 mile day tomorrow to Redondela. Having a great adventure!Read more
Noelle Walks It was a glorious morning!
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Noelle Walks Great photo!
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Noelle Walks That’s a funny picture for some reason.
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Day 12–13
May 2, 2025 at 12:47 PM - May 3, 2025
1 night
☁️ 18 °C
Altitude: 17 m
Spain Redondela 42.284328, -8.60785742°17’4” N 8°36’28” W
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Redondela
May 2–3 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
We timed our departure perfectly and missed the rain this morning. Saw more pilgrims today in big clusters as well as many bicyclists. Different terrains and liked best the soft earth within the Forest. Stopped at cafe in Mos and power went out before Noelle could get a cup of tea. Power returned shortly thereafter but we were ready to head out.

With Labor Day holiday yesterday, we couldn’t get dinner reservation until 10:30 pm but had a great meal and some local street kids were playing with soccer ball and we were able to have him take a group photo of us.

My cold is still present and not stopping me and a day behind Noelle’s we think so should be getter better soon.

We walked 10 miles today and finally found a restaurant around 3 pm for lunch and drinks. When we were ready to leave, the rain came down heavily. Luckily 10 minute walk to our 3 bedroom apartment for the night right on El Camino route. Planning a 13 mile walk to Pontevedra tomorrow.

Another good day.Read more
Traveler Great picture of you two.
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Traveler Looking like a “real” pilgrim.
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Day 13–14
May 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM - May 4, 2025
1 night
🌧 17 °C
Altitude: 37 m
Spain Pontevedra 42.428672, -8.63656942°25’43” N 8°38’12” W
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Pontevedra in the rain!
May 3–4 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
What a day! We walked over 13 miles over more steep hills, rocks, mud and got caught in the rain with thunderstorms and lightning which was very scary. Overall it was a beautiful day with terrific sights. Very proud of all of us walking through these conditions and several of us sick.

We are now in downtown Pontevedra just off the Camino route in a fabulous 3 bedroom, 2 full baths, washer and dryer with kitchen and living room. It is beautifully decorated with paintings done by owners mom, what a talent she is!!

Tomorrow we head to Armenteria which begins the spiritual variant of the Camino.Read more
Noelle Walks Me too but they make me stuffy!
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Noelle Walks This was a very cool bridge
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Noelle Walks Oh that’s a great foto!
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Day 14–15
May 4, 2025 at 7:35 PM - May 5, 2025
1 night
☁️ 17 °C
Altitude: 100 m
Spain Meaño 42.453615, -8.78735742°27’13” N 8°47’14” W
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Day 1 on spiritual variant route
May 4–5 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Loved Pontevedra and enjoyed seeing more architecture on way out of town. Stopped at nice cafe and had the largest and very delicious chocolate filled croissant. My new daily treat. While finding directions and walking, Richard took a spill and chipped front tooth, split his lip and brush burns on his knee. We were quick to get some ice and the guy is a trooper as it didn’t slow him down.

We began the spiritual variant route today and appreciated the local villages, scenery and terrain. Weather predicted rain this afternoon and am thankful to have missed it. We walked 8 miles into Combarro, tried to get a table with drinks and food but were turned away. 🙁. Didn’t know it is Mother’s Day today and Sunday so many restaurants closed along with supermarkets.

Took two taxi’s to our albergue in Meano where we met owner and her sister of a beautiful stone home with 3 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms in the rooms. Very rural and nearest restaurant was less than 20 minutes walk away and very good!

We need to get back on our Camino route tomorrow and plan to be in Santiago this week, very exciting!Read more
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Traveler Beautiful
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Traveler That's a great photo of Arlene and Richard
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TravelerYes very cute
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Day 15–16
May 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM - May 6, 2025
1 night
☀️ 19 °C
Altitude: 16 m
Spain Vilanova de Arousa 42.561918, -8.82295242°33’43” N 8°49’23” W
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In Vilanova de Arousa now
May 5–6 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Noelle hooked us up with a larger taxi for all 5 of us to get back on The Camino from our rural albergue. Beautiful and fairly easy walk today just under 9 miles.

Stopped for the best breakfast along the water with the most varied choices and we stayed well over an hour, kept ordering more food and coffees and I needed up with a little heart shaped spoon…..the cutest thing ever!

Fairly quiet day and didn’t see many pilgrims or locals. Made it to Villanova area and Kenny and I found a local outdoor public family friendly playground pub where we enjoyed a few beers and waited for all of us to convene. Noelle met a pilgrim from Amsterdam on a bike trip who joined us which was great.

We have an early start tomorrow as we are taking a 1.5 hour boat trip along the spiritual variant route getting us closer to Santiago.Read more
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TravelerSo impressed with the farming and beauty of vineyards
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Jayme Porkolab Love that spoon
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Day 16–18
May 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM - May 8, 2025
2 nights
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 247 m
Spain Ames 42.84412, -8.57799442°50’39” N 8°34’41” W
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In O Milladoiro now
May 6–8 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Short walk from port of Vilanova this morning to 2 hour boat ride transfer to Padron, another old town with historic sites. It was quite chilly and I wondered why my backpack was lighter today and realized I was wearing 6 layered tops and still cold!!

Kenny, Arlene and I walked 9 miles today along countryside, beautiful maze like town, highways and hills and weather did warm up and was able to shed several layers. We were looking for a taxi towards the end and Kenny found one which saved us last 2 mile. I’m still fighting this cold and Arlene and Kenny now are sick so we were thankful to get here and take a nap.

Had a small mishap where Arlene left her cell phone in taxi and by sheer luck and perseverance we were able to reunite her with it. We say The Camino provides and it did for us today.

Noelle found this lovely 3 bedroom apartment in town and were able to pick up pizza, calzones and salad for dinner and treat of ice cream for dessert.

Easy day tomorrow as we are less than 5 miles to Santiago where we will enjoy the day leisurely and hope for extra rest. What a journey!!Read more
Traveler This is beautiful!
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TravelerGlad you are so close now. Must be exciting.
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TravelerLooks great. Hope you all feel better soon
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Day 17–20
May 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM - May 10, 2025
3 nights
☀️ 19 °C
Altitude: 247 m
Spain Ames 42.844133, -8.57803442°50’39” N 8°34’41” W
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Made it to Santiago!
May 7–10 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Easy trek into Santiago today less than 5 miles from our apartment. I was surprised with so many pilgrims in route with us and how populated the center was. A very warm day and as excited to get to the finish line. The cathedral was incredible and massive!! The grounds were clean and well populated and saw few tour groups and kids school trips. Such a feeling of celebration and I was asked often to take group photos.

We were able to reunite with Jayme for dinner tonight who started this pilgrimage with Arlene back in Lisbon.

It has been a great experience and one I’m very proud of. I feel blessed to spend these weeks with my family and honestly impressed with my physical and mental strength. Still dealing with this cold and hoping for some slower days to recoup.

Arlene, Rich, Kenny and I are staying an extra night in Santiago tomorrow night. Noelle leaves in the morning to Fisterra and Arlene and Rich leave Friday to Paris and Kenny and I leave Friday to Barcelona for a few days. It has been wonderful to all be together for this journey. ❤️Read more
Traveler Great pic Deb 🥰
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Traveler You deserved it!! What an accomplishment.
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Traveler Way to go Arlene!! Nicely done. 💕
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Day 18
Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 12:08 PM
☀️ 17 °C
Altitude: 266 m
Spain Ames 42.842026, -8.58046542°50’31” N 8°34’50” W
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Leisure day in Santiago and Milladoiro
May 8 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Met for dinner with Arlene’s original walking friend Jayme last night near our apartment. It was nice to see her again and as she went her own way once we arrived in Porto.

Today, Kenny, Arlene and I spent about an hour trying to find a taxi to drive us back the the Cathedral in Santiago trying to avoid the 4.5 mile walk there and finally successful. We were able to get inside the cathedral and appreciate the beauty and be amazed by the artistry and age.

We lit 4 candles in honor of my dad, my in-laws and my sister-in-law, Sharon with prayers for each of them. We toured the cathedral and saw Tomb of Saint James’ remains.

Had a wonderful afternoon with Jayme after she and Rich attended Mass. we celebrated with a bottle of bubbly and yummy snacks.

Tomorrow Kenny and I head to Barcelona. It will not be the same without all my travel companions. I so appreciate the time we’ve been together and all that we have shared. An unforgettable adventure. Thank you ❤️Read more
TravelerSibling trip that will be cherished for years 🥰
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Traveler Congratulations!!
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Traveler Look at those smiling faces. Cheers!🍻
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Day 20
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
☁️ 19 °C
Altitude: 64 m
Spain Barcelona 41.377513, 2.11353341°22’39” N 2°6’49” E
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End of my walk
May 10 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Kenny and I are in Barcelona now and walked 5 miles from our hotel to Barcelona basilica where we found it under restoration and felt more like Disney. Beautiful day today temps high 60’s. We enjoyed another chocolate croissant and plain croissant which Kenny thinks is best he’s ever had!

Have massages scheduled for the morning and day of rest. I’m finally feeling much better and only lingering cough and Kenny is now dealing with what we had. Wish we all didn’t get sick but it never stopped any of us.

I’m not a social media person so this was a stretch for me and I enjoyed the sharing. It was a great way to stay connected and your comments, likes and messages were truly motivating.

Thanks for following me and look forward to being back home on Monday night. I was amazed at how comfortable all the beds were along our way but nothing better than my own bed 😴Read more
Traveler Looks like a castle Beautiful
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Traveler Wow !
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Traveler Wow!
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Trip end
May 10, 2025