Layover in Dublin
April 23, 2025 in Ireland ⋅ 🌬 52 °F
I arrived at the Dublin Airport around noon for a long layover. My Irish Camino forum friend Nuala picked me up at the airport, and we went to lunch and a lovely walk along the Irish coast. It was aRead more
First day in Lisbon
April 24, 2025 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
After approximately 24 hours of travel I arrived by Uber to my hotel around 10:30 pm, ready to hit the sack.
My room can best be described as a shoe box with ensuite. No much room to maneuver, butRead more
Sintra
April 25, 2025 in Portugal ⋅ 🌬 59 °F
I'd heard so much about Sintra that I booked four nights in Lisbon so that I'd have plenty of time to enjoy it. However, I decided not to book a ticket for the Pena Palace (the most popular place toRead more
Head start on Camino day one
April 26, 2025 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
I decided to walk the 8 km from Lisbon and return by metro to my hotel before I "officially" start my Camino tomorrow.
On the way I visited the National Tile Museum.
After the Tile Museum I wasRead more
Camino Day One
April 27, 2025 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Parque das Nações to Alverca do Ribatejo ~19 km/12 miles
The walk out of Lisbon is now mostly on a boardwalk beside the Tejo River.
It was a pleasant warm day, and I put my umbrella to good useRead more
Camino Day Two
April 28, 2025 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
Alverca to Azambuja ~ 28 km/17.5 miles
As I was leaving at 7 am another pilgrim was just walking out the door - I learned that he was Ğirts from Latvia. We walked together all day to Azambuja. TheRead more
Camino Day 3
April 29, 2025 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, withRead more
Camino Day Four
April 30, 2025 in Portugal ⋅ 🌧 55 °F
Porto de Muge to Vale de Figueira
~27.5 km/17 miles
A little longer day today, but it was mostly overcast and cooler - perfect for walking.
We had a great breakfast at Quinta da Burra before settingRead more
Camino Day Five
May 1, 2025 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Vale de Figueira to Vila Nova da Barquinha
~28.5km/17.7 miles
The day started out cool and misty. I ate some of my leftover pizza before starting out. Today's walk was once again through anRead more
Camino Day 6
May 2, 2025 in Portugal ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
Vila Nova da Barquinha to Tomar
~21.5 km/13.4 miles
I walked with Chris from Massachusetts today. We decided to start at 8am since we didn't have a particularly long day.
We encountered our firstRead more
Convento de Cristo
May 2, 2025 in Portugal ⋅ 🌧 66 °F
The Convento de Cristo is a massive complex of interconnected buildings that forms quite a maze! We were unsure of where we had been and if we had seen everything.
Construction began in the 12thRead more
Camino Day Seven
May 3, 2025 in Portugal ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
Tomar to Calvinos
~11 km/6.8 miles
This was a short, semi-rest day. I didn't worry about waking up early because I only had a short distance to cover.
Just as I was about to eat breakfast aroundRead more
Camino Day Eight
May 4, 2025 in Portugal ⋅ 🌧 61 °F
Calvinos to Alvaiázere
~21.25 km/13.2 miles
The theme of the day was rain!
I walked today with Evan from Australia who was in the albergue last night.
First a light drizzle, then real rain and theRead more
Camino Day Nine
May 5, 2025 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Alvaiázere to Alvorge
~22.7 km/14 miles
I walked by myself all day, which was kind of nice. I enjoy walking with others, but it's nice to walk at my own pace, and stop to take photos or rest when itRead more
Camino Day Ten
May 6, 2025 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
Alvorge to Conímbriga
~19.6 km/12 miles
I'm writing this post a few days late. I'm just going to post pictures right now, then add text later.
Roman Ruins at Conímbriga
May 6, 2025 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
Before checking in at my albergue I visited the Roman ruins at Conímbriga. The mosaic floors were amazing.
Here's more about theRead more
A Cowboy Restaurant in Conímbriga
May 6, 2025 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
We were amazed to find this "American" style restaurant in such a small town.
The burgers were delicious!
Camino Day 11
May 7, 2025 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Conímbriga to Coimbra
~17.3 km/11 miles
Sorry, I'm writing this several days later. My days have been full - walking, sight-seeing and socializing with other pilgrims. I will try to write moreRead more
Around Coimbra
May 7, 2025 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
Camino Day 12
May 8, 2025 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Coimbra to Curia
~29 km/18 miles
Today was a pretty long day - fortunately, it was overcast and fairly cool.
Because of the thousands of pilgrims heading to Fátima accommodations were in shortRead more
Camino Day 13
May 9, 2025 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Curia to Águeda
~21.5 km/13.4 miles
After a buffet breakfast with assorted pastries and bread, meat, cheeses, fruit, etc. we left the hotel and rejoined the Camino about 4 km from Curia.
The dayRead more
Camino Day 14
May 10, 2025 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Águeda to Albergaria-a-Nova
~23 km/14.3 miles
Two weeks completed! A short time period that feels so much longer because of everything place I've been and every person I've met.
Not too manyRead more
Camino Day 15
May 11, 2025 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 54 °F
Albergaria-a-Nova to São João da Madeira
~22 km/13.7 miles
Today marked the first day of new territory for me on this route. In 2022 I tested positive for Covid while I was in this area, andRead more
Camino Day 16
May 12, 2025 in Portugal ⋅ 🌧 59 °F
São João da Madeira to Grijó
~19 km/12 miles
Note - I am writing this many days late, so my memories have faded.
Kelly took the bus to Porto so that she could spend more time there, so I walkedRead more
Camino Day 17
May 13, 2025 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Grijó to Matosinhos
~26 km/16 miles
Note - I am writing this many days late, so my memories have faded.
The walk between Grijó and Porto was tougher and prettier than I had expected. There wereRead more






























































































































































































































































































































































































TravelerBuen Camino Terri!!
Laurie ReynoldsI have a selfie with Nuala too! I had forgotten you were leaving to walk so soon!
TravelerA great memory! Selfies are always easier with a tall friend :)