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  • TravelerOne patch at a time
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    Day 5

    Stairway to Heaven

    Yesterday in Portugal ⋅ 🌬 17 °C

    Our second day of walking and we are achieving our steps. About 18 km today due to a washed our bridge which meant a detour through a little town. The beaches with wild surf and jasmine scented pathways continue to be breathtaking and make the unbelievable headwind worthwhile. Somehow we only snacked all day and were ravenous by this evening. We have met so many lovely people from all over the world. Today, it was Americans who sang O Canada to us at breakfast and a young man from Israel who was eating falafels with us at suppertime.Read more

  • TravelerOne patch at a time
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    Day 4

    The first walk

    April 25 in Portugal ⋅ 🌬 16 °C

    Our first day walking a beautiful boardwalk entirely along the Portuguese coast. It was warm, but windy and the waves were out of this world. There was a surfing event in Porto as we exited the city. 17km to break in our knees and backs, passing through charming, tiny fishing villages and ending in Vila Cha for the night. We went for a beach walk after yet more beer and olives. Moments after the peaceful beach picture below, I was soaked by a humongous wave, necessitating after dinner laundry.Read more

  • First steps in a new lifeCamino Deb
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    Day 5

    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 PorkolabJayme’s Camino Portugués
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    Day 23

    Day 21 - Healing

    April 25 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F

    “Walking is man’s best medicine.” –Hippocrates

    I planned for a long walk today to Vitorino dos Piaes. But this cold / bug keeps rearing its ugly head. So I spent part of morning waiting for a tele-doc appointment. He prescribed antibiotics which I had to wait for at the Pharmacia. So I got a late start.

    However I did make it to Vitorino dos Piaes, I just had to take a taxi the last few miles to get to my reserved room so it did not cancel

    Now with all that said, it was a long day and I hope meds kick in quickly. I am staying tonight at a lovely farm, Casa Rural O Estabulo, along with 7 Germans and 2 Portuguese folks. They converted the stables into private rooms with baths. Very modern and pretty. I am attaching a video and you can hear all the frogs singing in the background.

    The host made a communal dinner and we feasted on fresh salad from her garden, bread with local olive oil, pasta with chicken, verde vino, and crème brûlée for desert.

    So I’m well fed and well medicated! Night all!    Read more

  • Jayme PorkolabJayme’s Camino Portugués
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    Day 23

    Day 20 - Be present

    April 25 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F

    “It is through gratitude for the present moment that the spiritual dimension of life opens up.”—-Eckhart Tolle

    Made it from Vairao to Pedra Furada. Last night I had the best sleep on the whole Camino trip so far at the monastery. It was hard to leave such a calm, serene, place…but I must keep moving forward.

    The walk today was lovely it went through wooded paths, country roads, and rolling landscapes. Some may ask “what do you think about when walking alone?” The answer is everything and nothing. I try to consciously do more of the nothing because I want to be fully present and take in all the beauty I’m surrounded by.

    Took lots of pics and to some of you it may look like more of the same, but I find beauty in each whether it is an old door, a decaying building, or the beautiful countryside. I wonder what lies behind the doors? Who once lived in the decaying buildings, what was their life like, what happened? And so on

    Today I ran into Laurent who Arlene and I had met on our second day out of Lisbon. Like Arlene he had met his spouse and friends in Porto to finish the Camino with them. It was nice to meet his family.

    Met several pilgrims on the road and when I stopped at a cafe for lunch a pilgrim from Germany came in and asked to sit with me. He spoke very little English, but we managed. He had started in Porto and had just come from the Coastal route. We were then joined by a young girl from the Netherlands. There seems to be quite a number of Dutch walking the Camino

    Tonight I am staying at Casa de Maria; a small private room with private bath. It cannot compare to the monastery, but at least it is private. I think for dinner since I had lunch at the cafe that I will just eat the ham and cheese sandwich I bought this morning and go to bed early.

    Boa noite e que a paz esteja com você. (Good night and peace be with you)    Read more

  • TravelerOne patch at a time
    Day 3

    The longest patch...

    April 24 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

    After a planes, trains and bus journey of about 40 hours, we have arrived to beautiful and lively Porto in Portugal. We saved the best climb of the day to the end. Arriving at our quaint room up 80 stairs in a beautiful old renovated building in the downtown area, a shower and a beer was the reviving tonic. And a good book was the travel companion in the wait times.
    Tomorrow we start our walk.    Read more

  • First steps in a new lifeCamino Deb
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    Day 4

    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

  • Jayme PorkolabJayme’s Camino Portugués
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    Day 22

    Day 19 -Going solo

    April 24 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F

    “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” – Neale Donald Walsch

    This morning I said goodbye to my friends and headed out of Porto on the Central Route which took me to the town of Vairao for the evening.

    I am staying at Albergue de Peregrinos do Mosteiro de Vairão, the monastery where it is located is nearly 1,000 years old (built in the 11th century). While the bathrooms/showers are dormitory style, I have a private, corner room on the top floor in the tower with sweeping views of the grounds and country side. It’s beautiful and with only 4 rooms, all private, on this floor, it’s very quiet. All for 35 euros which includes breakfast!

    When I arrived I was hacking up a storm (and no that’s not why they stuck me in the tower, I had requested it) the manager of the auberge was so sweet and made sure I had extra blankets and tea with lemon. Told me there was no rush to leave in the morning, if I needed to sleep in.

    There are quite a few pilgrims here and I ran into a few on my way to dinner. All lovely folks.

    I think I will sleep well tonight!    Read more

  • TravelerCamino Portuguese 2025
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    Day 21

    Sick Day for Me

    April 23 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F

    Whatever this cold bug is, it got the better of me today. Still a sore throat and coughing, but developed a head ache and stomach issues. So, while everyone else went out touring, I sat on the patio baking in other sun and reading. By the end of the afternoon I was feeling better enough to go out to dinner with everyone. We went to a very cool bar high above the Douro River and ate on the terrace while watching the sunset. Afterward, we came back to the apartment and Noelle did tarot card readings for Jayme and Deb. Now it is time for bed. Tomorrow my walk resumes.Read more

  • Jayme PorkolabJayme’s Camino Portugués
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    Day 21

    Day 18 - Porto & Decisions

    April 23 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F

    "The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

    Today was a relax and explore Porto day, but truth be told I spent the day resting and contemplating what it was I want to get out of the Camino.

    My friends are walking the Coastal Route and I have decided to continue on the Central route doing the last 150 miles on my own. No reflection on my traveling companions, just something I feel I need to do. We should all arrive Santiago about the same time and reconnect.

    The first part of the Camino out of Lisbon was not well traveled. Arlene and I were the oldest women walking and we would go for long periods without running into other pilgrims. So I would not have felt comfortable walking it alone. But there will be more pilgrims starting their journey out of Porto, so more people will be around

    Tonight we had dinner at Six Ponte Sky Bar that overlooked the river. We sat outside and the views were breathtaking.

    Tomorrow a new adventure begins!    Read more

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