Well, the time has finally arrived for me to climb the desolate mountain to reclaim the lost Dwarven kingdom of Erebor from the foul dragon Smaug. The rain started lightly, then not so much for almostRead more
Well, the time has finally arrived for me to climb the desolate mountain to reclaim the lost Dwarven kingdom of Erebor from the foul dragon Smaug. The rain started lightly, then not so much for almostRead more
We both slept very well, and after a buffet breakfast at the hotel, We decided to explore Porto de Lima for about 45 minutes. And of course we took more pictures. Then we were finally on our way toRead more
Leaving the Roman city of Ponte de Lima behind, I started to re-enter the pastures of the countryside once more. Listening to the aubiobook for The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkein helped motivate me and keepRead more
Es wird ländlicher. Immer wieder mal Schafe, Kühe, Hähne sowieso. Viele bäuerliche Betriebe. Die Gespräche auf dem Weg werden mehr und die "Versehrten" ebenfalls: getapte Knie, dicke Blasen,Read more
Eine unruhige Nacht lag hinter uns. Das lag zum Teil an der Lage. Denn direkt an der Kirche hört man sehr deutlich die Glocken läuten und zusätzlich waren da noch die vielen lauten Menschen auf denRead more
Nach 605 Höhenmetern sehr steiler Anstieg erreiche ich das eingefasste Felsplateau des Alto da Portema Grande de Labruja (800hm) und werde mit einer richtig tollen Weitsicht belohnt.
Nach SüdenRead more
Er fuhr jeden Morgen lange vor Tagesanbruch mit seinem alten, quietschenden Fahrrad in die Stadt zu einem großen Gebäude.
Dort wartete er in einem Hof zusammen mit seinen Kollegen, bis man ihmRead more
The hotel is…a place to sleep. Owner was a bit surly, but we were happy to shower and wash some clothes. Had a fabulous meal at a place near the hotel.
Sunset pic speaks for itself.
You might also know this place by the following names:
Agualonga
Traveler I bet your walking stick is helping your legs and your back 👍
Oh boy, yes looks like some rough terrain. Just take it slow and easy. You can do it! [Kathy Aiken]
Traveler Sent your bags ahead? Who did you call Sherpas-R-Us? FedEx or should I say CamEx? Some trusting individual?
Traveler Sending the bags ahead sounds like it was a smart decision! Must be nice not having to lug them around for once! Looks like it was a beautiful walk/hike through the countryside!