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    • Portugal/Spain Camino
      31
      Day 6–7

      Day three walking

      Yesterday in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F

      Honestly do not know what town we are in, but it is in Portugal. Today was a long one. We started walking at 9 and did not get to hotel till close to 5. 14 miles I think and three were uphill and treacherous. But we did it!!! My Apple Watch said I did 45 flights of stairs. I did not feel bad eating an ice cream bar before the last three miles. Staying at a farmhouse type of inn. I’m utterly exhausted. Went in the pool and hot tub post shower and could barely get out of bed for our meeting and dinner. Tomorrow is a new day. I’m enjoying my Spotify playlists and listening to the new Anne Lamott book. I cannot do all silence all day as my head is not a great neighborhood and I also can’t talk to people all day so the audio books, music and podcasts are great. I was happy to listen to Agne from Brisbane on Sobercast this morning. Missing my morning time with my anonymous friends. I’m a routine gal and while I’m loving being off social, email and text it’s been nice to check-in with some of my support from back home on what’s app. I could never do the entire Camino and stay at the Auberges. I’d lose my mind. God bless those people, but my self care, need for my routine, downtime, sleep hygiene, daily meetings, my gym, etc. are my keys to the healthy life I lead today of balance. Night night!Read more

    • Portugal/Spain Camino
      231
      Day 5–6

      Ponte de Lima

      April 17 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F

      Another glorious day. I lead our morning devotional and prayer time which I got to do on the patio overlooking the mountains. God is so good. Another perfect blue sky, fields of calla lily’s , trumpet lily’s, wisteria, honeysuckle— all in major bloom
      as they just had a lot of rain before we came. We spend the first hour in silence. I spent the first two in silence praying over my prayer list. So many to pray for. Also had a praise music sing along and little Broadway walk/sing by myself. I love walking by myself in the sun through the beautiful scenery listening to my favorite broadway tunes and singing out loud. Pure joy. 12.5 miles today. Tomorrow will be our most difficult day. 15 miles and a lot uphill. Listening to the new Anne Lamott book which I’m savoring. Love this crew. Night night.      Read more

    • Camino De Santiago - Portugues
      112
      Day 14

      Day 6 - Carreço to Caminha

      April 17 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F

      Today, as in the last few days, we’ve chosen to take the main coastal route rather than the coastal literal route to start the day. This put us much more up on the mountain, which is a lot more work because it’s a lot more climbing. But the rewards were amazing because the views were incredible. We were up in the trees and the eucalyptus forests were cool and the trails were beautiful taking us down paths with ancient walls and over old stone bridges. We took the road less traveled and were better for it.

      After about 6 miles we joined back with the literal route and was treated to perfect coastal weather, no crowds and a path that was perfectly flat (something very different than climbing in the hills this morning). The path took us into Caminha where we are staying tonight. It is a wonderful village for our last day in Portugal, you can feel its age and character everywhere you turn. We had a fun walk through the open market and then spent the afternoon in the square drinking beer, sipping coffees and enjoying the Portuguese pastries for the last time. Well, maybe we will have one more chance in the morning for breakfast pastries. 😉

      Tomorrow we take a boat across the river to Spain. Spain has a lot to live up to. 🇵🇹 ❤️      Read more

    • Caminho Português
      1
      2114122
      Day 7

      Castelo da Neiva

      April 17 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

      A 16km day nearly all inland, hot sun and some cobblestones, and one small climb.

      We had breakfast at our hostel, The Spot Ofir, and then an hour’s walk along the river Cávado.

      Setting out at 9:30 and had a few foot rest stops. We detoured along the beach as much as was possible, maybe 3km.

      Lunch at the 9km mark in Belinho was a “tosta mista” and a Coke at a bakery.

      Another 6 circuitous kms led us to where Google maps said our place was but it was not marked and took some finding behind a large unmarked locked gate. At the 3pm check-in time I phoned the owner and he provided a combination to get us in.

      The place is quite a nice apartment with a balcony overlooking a lush garden.

      The fridge has breakfast supplies too and we can make coffee.

      A short day but not as easy as expected. Great to have space to spread out in tonight.

      After cleaning up and a rest we dined at Restaurante Encosta do Monte, 500 up the hill, on the recommendation of the owner. Good grub, good value.      Read more

    • Lisbon Spring 2024
      1113
      Day 8

      Chillaxing in Caldas

      April 16 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 15 °C

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      Fish shop for tuna fillets. Tim went home with the fish; we went on to Crystal & Marcio's.
      Bible study at Crystal's with tea and pineapple.
      Plaça das Frutas for veggies and bread (try as we might, we could not get Sra Pão to shift over to the brown breads! But the so-called sandwich rolls were delicious. AND she threw in a fourth for free!)
      Lunch at home with Tim. Tomato & sardine open-faced sandwiches. Yum.
      Did laundry and chilled.
      Hung laundry to dry in the breeze from the veranda, then a nap.
      Cider and bites with the expat group. Met Peggy and Sonu from the Bronx.
      Home for sautéed tuna filets with broccoli and curried turnips.      Read more

    • Camino De Santiago - Portugues
      11
      Day 13

      Albergue Casa do Sardão

      April 16 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F

      Sometimes you come across an Albergue that is too good to be true. We thought we found that last night at Casa do Carolina but tonight’s stay at Casa do Sardão is over the top and for the first time has required its own post. It is owned and operated by two guys; Hugo is local and Alex is from South Africa. The place they are running is the most serene place we have ever stayed. I asked Hugo for a job. I think he thought I was kidding but I don’t think I was. We may have found Heaven on Earth or at least Heaven in Portugal 🇵🇹Read more

    • Caminho Português
      Day 6

      Fão

      April 16 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

      Another full size day at 22km, near perfect weather and flat.
      A wholesome brekkie at our hotel then on the path at 8.00am. Planned a break for coffee around 7km but nothing open until after 8km, then coffee but no snack. Carried on past multiple market gardens and greenhouses to Apulia, was pretty warm and cobblestone roads were tough on feet. A basic late lunch and on to Fao via rustic farm lanes. Revised plan for a few days time, we’re going well. Our Fao boarding house has a pool, looks enticing.Read more

    • Portugal/Spain Camino
      1
      Day 3–4

      Porto/Barcelos

      April 15 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F

      Wonderful morning in Porto. Delicious brunch at the Majestic and then some shopping. We then took the train to Barcelos (1 hour ride) to meet our guides, Piero and Miguel. Had a delicious mango smoothie on the platform. We checked into our hotel, had some down time, a team meeting and then a guide, Hugo, gave us a walking city tour. We then had a terrific dinner in the restaurant next to the hotel. Salad, Roast chicken, cabbage, and an amazing dessert (so many choices and I chose well - petite chocolate cake piece with ice cream. Now to bed. We start our first day of walking tmrw. Love traveling with these terrific friends.Read more

    • Traveler2024 Portugal
      2
      Day 31

      Camping Lisboa

      April 15 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

      Heute hatten wir "Speedy Gonzales" am Steuer. Blond und resolut scheuchte sie die ca. 17 t über den Asphalt. Meine blutleeren Hände umklammerten die Haltestangen, wenn es über die Buckel vor und hinter eines Zebrastreifens ging. Der grosse Preis von Lissabon war eingeläutet. Der Bus ächzte und stöhnte, was keinen anderen Fahrgast irgendwie beunruhigte. Nur den Amateurtouristen und uns Profitouristen stockte der Atem beim Einfädeln in den laufenden Verkehr.
      Oh Wunder..., wir erreichten ohne den kleinsten Kratzer die Altstadt von Lissabon. Erstmal ein "Pastel de Nata" zur Beruhigung. Dann gings zur "Schlenderung" durch die engen Gassen. Unsere To Do Liste ist abgehakt und bummeln ist angesagt. Oft wurde mir "Gras" angeboten, was ich dankend ablehnte. Bruchbuden sowie schön renovierte Häuserzeilen gaben sich die Klinke in die Hand. Immer wieder tauchten vollverflieste Fassaden auf. Ein Überbleibsel aus der Zeit der Maurenherrschaft, klärt mich mein Guide auf.
      Nach einem Mittagsimbiss, gegrillte Sardinen, gings mit einem relaxten Buskapitän zurück zum Campingplatz.
      Mit ein paar Bahnen im Campingpool ließ ich den Tag ausklingen.      Read more

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    • Caminho Português
      1111
      Day 5

      Vila do Conde

      April 15 in Portugal ⋅ 🌬 20 °C

      A full sized day at 24km.

      We left Matosinhos at 8:30am and did 6km before stopping for breakfast at Cabo do Mundo. It took about 40 minutes to get out of Matosinhos and onto the ocean promenade.

      Most of the rest of the day was walking on wooden boardwalks over the dunes behind the beach with wonderful views of the ocean.

      Towards the end the sand had shifted to cover up the boardwalk so we had to slog through deep sand for a few stretches.

      The weather was sunny and perfectly clear with a cooling breeze, making for excellent walking conditions.

      We had lunch and a foot airing at Vila Chã, in a bar/bakery. Kev ordered a “Cachorro da Padaria” not knowing how big the thing was. With Dave’s help we did it justice.

      Then it was about 8km to Vila do Conde. We passed the very long and wide beach south of town where lots of surfers were enjoying the nice regular swell rolling in.

      We’ve checked in to Hotel Brazão near the centre of town.

      After getting clean and washing clothes we dined on some big prawns cooked in garlic, washed down with the house vinho verde. It was a tiny family run restaurant, Adega do Testas.      Read more

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