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  • TravelerCamino Portuguese 2025
    1
    Day 6

    Camino Day 3

    April 29 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F

    Azambuja to Porto de Muge
    ~17 km/10.5 miles

    A much shorter day today. I walked with Kelly from the Netherlands. We had both booked Quinta da Burra in Porto de Muge.

    It was a much cooler day, with the possibility of rain, which fortunately didn't start until we were at our destination.

    Quinta da Burra is a lovely old home, and we had a private room and bath to ourselves. We had been advised to buy food in the prior town for dinner, so we got some frozen meals and other things.

    Later on a couple from Idaho, Todd and Kate arrived. They wandered next door to a winery, and came back with several bottles of wine.

    We all enjoyed our grocery store dinners with the local wine.

    Apparently I didn't take many pictures today!    Read more

  • Jayme PorkolabJayme’s Camino Portugués
    5
    12
    Day 8

    Day 5

    April 10 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F

    “Well I've been out walking, I don't do that much talking these days, these days.”—-Jackson Brown

    Walked 11 miles today to Santarem, Portugal. The walk again was mainly through vineyards and farms. It was overcast for a good portion of the day but when sun was out it was hot and humid! There was no cafes between our starting point and Santarem. But we had packed a sandwich and apple from the hostel we stayed at last night. Water was a concern but about a 1/3 way to Santarem there was a water fountain where we could fill up our bottles

    Met a Portuguese church group who was making their annual walk to Fatima from Azambuja. Although I think the heat got to them because we saw vans picking them up 1/2 way to Santarem where they said they were staying for the night

    I’m staying at a modern hostel and have a private room with bath. Feet and body are holding up. No blisters!

    I need to take pics of more locals. An elderly man who didn’t speak English but we could understand each other through limited phrases and hand gestures told me I needed a sun hat. I showed him that I had one and he said good. But I wish I would have taken his photo. His face was tan and deeply etched the way life has a tendency to do. And he had the most beautiful smile and sparkling eyes.

    Tonight had a lovely Portuguese pilgrim’s meal at restaurant the hostel recommended. Rice, pork steak with fried egg on top and a salad. All for 12,50 euros

    Another night falling into bed exhausted but feeling accomplished    Read more

  • TravelerCamino Portuguese 2025
    1
    1122214641
    Day 7

    The Beauty Outweighs the Pain

    April 9 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F

    Thank you, Jayme for today's title! This is the perfect description of my day. The day started out beautifully, clear, sunny and cool, perfect for walking. But my sciatica was still a bother, and my blister was rubbing, then my back was hurting. But we left the industry of yesterday and entered into the farmlands and small vineyards. After a bit my body aches lessened and the beauty distracted me from any annoyances left over. It did get very hot and humid again this afternoon, but not enough to require a ride. We are now in Valada, at a small pension owned by an Urkainian woman who came here to escape the war 3 years ago. She made us a dinner which was yummy and has a wonderful patio to hang out and relax. Be sure to check out the captions on my photos to get the details of my filled in.Read more

  • Jayme PorkolabJayme’s Camino Portugués
    3
    14
    Day 7

    Day 4 - The magic starts

    April 9 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F

    “Walking is the most perfect form of motion for a person who wants to discover the true life.” – Thoreau.

    I admit the first 3 days I questioned what the F am I doing? With the exception of a few places and the boardwalk it has not been a pretty walk. But today in the early morning as I listened to my Pavarotti favorites and hiked through pastures and vineyards, the magic hit me. As I did a 360 to take in my surroundings, I was overcome by the beauty and the tears escaped my eyes and rolled happily down my cheeks. The world felt at peace, as it should.

    Hiked about 8 miles from Azambuja to Valada. While it was sunny and hot, there was a nice breeze blowing through the farmlands. Physically felt great today. While your body always reminds you it is working hard, I think it is actually enjoying being pushed.

    On the way today an old gentleman in a wheelchair stopped me. He did not speak English and I communicated I did not speak Portuguese so he kept talking to me in Portuguese and I could decipher he was telling me to go to Fatima and that it was beautiful. He pulled out some printed pages and handed them to me, I thought he wanted to sell them so I offered him a few euros. No, no he said and indicated it was for me. Tonight I tried to translate and it was about how when his mother was sick she went to Fatima and I think was healed. And how he had walked there. And there was a prayer for his mother and pilgrims. At least I think it’s what it says. I’ll have to have one of my friends translate.

    Staying at a very pretty pension, Villa Rio by Valada Village. Had a delicious dinner and will sleep well tonight. Tomorrow we walk to Santarem.    Read more

  • TravelerTerry’s 2024 Camino Portuguese
    Day 6

    Short recovery day.

    March 21, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C

    After yesterdays marathon of pavement walking, I had a choice of doing a 12 km stage or a 32. I decided to have an easy day and just do the 12. Tomorrow 20 to Santarem! I also knew that there would be a nice albergue here in Valada tonight. I walked most of the day with Eli and his daughter from San Diego USA. They had reservations in Santarem tonight so the had to press on. They will be there for 2 days tho, so most likely see them again. A few pics from today!Read more

  • TravelerCamino Portuguese
    3
    111121
    Day 7

    Additions to Day 3

    September 11, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F

    Additions to day 3. After yesterday’s posting I went to find a place to eat and discovered a whole new landscape to the small town of Valada.

    There is a huge dike wall between the Tejo River and the town. The place I ate was right on the river.

    Enjoy more from Day 3 with photos & captions. Bom Caminho    Read more

  • TravelerCamino Portuguese
    1112221
    Day 7

    Day 3 Azambuja - Valada

    September 11, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F

    Day 3 - Azambuja to Valada. 11 September started @ 08:12 & stopped at about 11:45. 13k/8.1m. Walking time 2h32m. 16,642 steps. 581 calories.

    Before I share my day want to remember September 11, 2001. Those that died. Their families & friends. Unfortunately, it is a date many of us will remember - where we were & who we were with. The world changed on that day.

    My day started a bit later, because I had a short walking day. I needed one! And I didn’t go off the wrong direction!

    Before leaving Azambuja had a coffee and pastry. From the photos you will see it was sort of foggy & overcast. Great walking weather. The clouds cleared about an hour in.

    It was a day of walking among the tomato fields. Periodically there were some laying along the road. Yes, I did pick up a good one, rubbed off the dirt and ate it! Just like growing up rub off the dirt & enjoy.

    The hostel did not open until 2 pm, so I had some time to put my feet up & people watch.

    Photo captions give a bit more.

    Enjoy the journey! Bom Caminho.    Read more

  • TravelerPortugal 2024
    Day 4

    4. Etappe

    July 13, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C

    Die Pilgerherberge haben wir heute ganz leise um 6.20 Uhr verlassen. Zum Glück, denn heute gsb es kaum Wolken am Himmel. Nach etwa 1.5 Stunden gab es Frühstück. Der Weg heute war nur gerade 13 km und verlief die meiste Zeit auf einer Strasse. Am Ziel angekommen, gab es eine Pause und ein Getränk und wir sahen, das es nicht weit weg einen "Strand" geben sollte. Es war nicht wirklich ein Strand aber sehr gemütlich, um sich kurz hinzulegen.Read more

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  • TravelerBUEN CAMINO 2023
    Day 6

    Etappe 4

    May 13, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ 🌬 23 °C

    Bevor ich mich auf heute konzentriere, möchte noch kurz auf die gestrige Nacht zurückkommen! Also....geschlafen habe ich wenig und das aus folgendem Grund... Das gestern erwähnte Zimmer, mit 6 Doppelbetten und einem kleinem Matratzenlager war bis auf einen Platz belegt. Und zwar von 2 lautlosen Frauen und 11 Männer von denen über die Hälfte mehr oder weniger grunzende Geräusche von sich gaben! Es war wie in einem schlechten Konzert! Das ganze Spektakel wurde zusätzlich und immer mal wieder, durch laute Zwischengeräusche auch aus anderen Körperöffnungen abgerundet. Es war zwar unpassend, doch ich musste immer wieder lachen. Wahrscheinlich weil ich so hundemüde war.
    Heute haben wir Santarem erreicht! Bis es endlich soweit war, mussten wir stolze 34Km zurücklegen!  Zunächst führte uns der Weg durch eine fruchtbare Landschaft mit zahlreichen, unendlich grossen Felder. Zu sehen gab es weit und breit keine Häuser, nur ab und zu ein Bauer der seiner Arbeit nach ging. Die zweite Hälfte war abwechslungsreicher, auch weil wir uns zwischendurch in einem kleinen Restaurant einen Kaffee gönnen konnten. Lange Zeit liefen wir am Fluss Tejo entlang, was traumhaft schön war. Uns begleitete eine Mitpilgerin die ursprünglich aus Kolumbien kommt, jedoch schon seit 30 Jahren in Berlin lebt! Es war schön, wieder einmal die eigene Sprache zu hören und sich unterhalten zu können, ohne nach Worten suchen zu müssen!
    Heute sind wir übrigens wieder kunterbunt untergebracht... Mit uns im Zimmer schlafen ein junges Paar aus Brasilien, zwei Freundinnen aus Frankeich, ein Pole und ein Ire! Hoffentlich lautloser als die letzte Nacht!
    Hebeds guet.    Read more

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  • Svenssons BravaderCamino Portuguese 2024
    Day 1

    Valada

    May 12, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    Blev sen en liten tågtur från Lissabon ut till en liten byhåla där jag var ensam till att kliva av.

    Sen var det bara att börja gå 5 kilometer längs en väldigt rak väg. Var inte bättre av att solen lyste för det har varit riktigt varmt här på eftermiddagen. 26 grader nu när jag skriver detta runt klockan 17.

    Så nu bor man i en liten by bredvid floden. Här var till och med badstrand, lite oväntat att komma fram till. Och mycket folk som hade picknick här på sin lediga söndag.

    Var sen och fick min säng på boendet jag hade förbokat. Men det var ingen trängsel där. Jag och en till om det nu inte kommer fler ikväll. Men sen pratade jag med den andre gästen som hade gått hit från Lissabon och han hade bara sett 4a vandrare till på vägen. Så det är nog ingen risk för trängsel på vägen...    Read more

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