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    • TravelerTerry’s 2024 Camino Portuguese
      14
      Day 17

      25 km's to Agueda!

      April 1 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

      It was a hard walk today due to most cafe bars being closed, and the amount of road walking required. Yesterday most people were at mass, then seemed to spend the day at home. Today was another holiday, where everyone seemed to be travelling to a big family celibration. There was a band going door to door, I guess telling each household that it was time to celibrate. Walking thru one town, a bunch of people were arriving at this one house for a big celibration. They were all dressed up. As I was walking by, the father came out and wanted me to stay for beers, wine, food etc...! I still had 12 km's to go to get to my albergue target, and it was already getting late. So I gratefully declined knowing that after so.e dri ks, wine, food, etc... that I would never be able to get there. Anyway I am at a very nice albergue tonight.Read more

    • Traveler2022 Camino Portuguese
      1
      Day 16

      Sernadelo to Águeda 23.6 km

      May 19, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C

      Not a lot to report.
      Really pleasant walking weather today. Sunny, but not hot. In fact I felt a chill in the air when I started at 6:30 this morning.

      I met up with Tracy, a woman from Colorado and we walked about 5 miles together to a town where we thought that there should be a café. We weren't finding anything, but heard a woman in her yard calling her cats, and decided to ask her. She told us that the restaurant had closed, but she had just made coffee, and did we want some? Not being much of a coffee drinker, I declined, but Tracy stayed and had coffee. She also offered the use of her bathroom, and that was an offer I accepted!

      I walked alone again for maybe a half hour until I met up with Tom from Toronto who I had met yesterday. It didn't seem long before we arrived in Águeda, where we stopped to have a bite to eat before checking into our respective accommodations. We were quickly joined by several others, and made a plan to meet up later this afternoon.

      Águeda is a cute little town with all services, several restaurants, grocery stores, etc. I'm a little disappointed because my friends Tina and Roel were here last September and I had seen pictures that they took at the time of the main shopping street with brightly colored umbrellas overhead. When I checked in at the hotel, the receptionist said that they don't put them up until June.

      I'm staying at a nice place and my room has a lovely little balcony!      Read more

    • Camino Portuguese
      Day 17

      Day 12 - to Branca

      May 7, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F

      We hiked 16.8 miles under sunny skies with temps in the low 70s with a wonderful breeze. A lot of it was on roads but we also had some woodland scenery.

      We met a mother and daughter (Caitlyn) from New Zealand. Mom had done the Frances Camino 11 years earlier. Caitlyn had invited her mother along on the Camino and mom jumped at the opportunity.

      Today we saw many hundreds (likely over 1000) pilgrims on their way to Fatima for the annual celebration that takes place on May 13. Most were in large groups supported by vans with food and gear. None of them were carrying packs. Some were singing, dinner saying the rosary, some carrying banners, most just walking with their church groups and socializing. Fatima is going to be hopping on Thursday!

      Twice we passed people playing "American" music - We are the Champions, and Hey Jude. We smiled and started singing along!

      As we neared our destination, we looked for a place to get some minimal food for the morning. We like to have some things on hand because some mornings we have traveled 6 - 8 miles before finding an open cafe. We weren't finding anywhere as we headed out of the small town when a lady in one of the Fatima supply vans asked if we wanted an apple (maca) as we walked by. When i said yes, she opened the back of the van and handed me two oranges, then two apples. She then asked if we wanted bananas and i said yes. Before she got the bananas, c she asked if we wanted cake, which I said yes. She cut us 2 big slices off a pound cake (which we immediately ate) and then proceeded to hand us 4 bananas. So, we weren't able to buy what we were looking for but it was provided - more than enough to see us through tomorrow morning.

      Tonight is our first night in a shared room in true pilgrim fashion. We were to be in a room with 4 but Paulo had to improvise too accommodate everyone. Because of the Fatima pilgrimage, there are tons of people looking for accommodations. I will be sleeping on a fold out couch. A group dinner (28 people) will be served at 1930 (7:30).

      Our roommates included Luis and Fia, asking with a man we never met.      Read more

    • FRIDANDA I EUROPA
      Day 59

      PORTUGAL V.1

      November 4, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

      Nu har vi äntligen kommit fram till Portugal som är vårt sista land och sista plats att upptäcks och lära oss massa nytt på. Vi har hamnat på en lite Bond/Vingård i en liten by som heter Aguieira som ligger nedanför Porto. Här bor vi en liten bungalow (poolhouse) och har hand om djuren och liten gårdsarbete. Sedan vi kom hit (3e) har vi lärt oss hur vår kära Ana (som vi arbetar för) gör ost, hur man mjölkar getter, matar alla djuren, hur man gör ett extra gott ris, plocka kiwi osvosv. Ana är en berest kvinna i 75 årsåldern som kan prata tyska, portugisiska, engelska och har bott i Portugal, Brasilien, Tyskland och rest till många fler. Hon driver gården som har en stor vinodling samt lite mindre odling av gullök, vitlök, pumpa, kiwi, potatis, sötpotatis, sallad, örter mm. Hon har även getter, gäss, ankor, höns, marsvin, katter, hundar och marsvin. Ana fixar och donar som en galning, hon är överallt men får egentligen inte göra så mycket lägre då hon har stora problem med ryggen vilket är anledningen till att vi är här.

      Ana har ett stort hjärta och hjälper oss med allt och klär oss ordentligt och lagar god mat från världens alla hörn (trots vi bara varit här någon dag har vi fått massa mat och desserter från många olika kulturer).

      Vi ser fram emot allt vi kommer göra och lära oss här. Blir spännande.      Read more

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    • El Camino
      Day 17

      Day 14/3 Mealhada to Agueda

      May 17, 2022 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

      Today we walked 25.6 kilometers with 90% of our journey over paved roads. It wasn't the most scenic part of the Camino, but the weather was perfect for a long hike; mostly overcast with a slight breeze and temperatures in the low 20's.

      The short time we spent on the unpaved trails saw us go through areas forested with cork and eucalyptus trees. The aroma permeating the air in the eucalyptus grove was heavenly. I was just a little disappointed with the lack of Koala bears in the trees.

      We got under way this morning at 6:45 and couldn't stop for coffee until 9:15 in Avelhas de Caminho, 13.5 km into our walk. Sadly, by the time we arrived, the entire Pastel de Nata inventory had been sold and I had to content myself with a rather inferior pastry. I was happy to find they also had a gluten free cake for Brenda which, in the end was also less than satisfactory.

      Our next pit stop was just 4.5 kms later in Aguada de Baixo, after which we marched the remaining 7.5 kms into Agueda.

      Brenda, Anita, Ernie and I (The Core Four) were periodically joined throughout the morning by Wil and a young German woman, Maren, who is doing a solo Camino.

      When we arrived in Agueda at 1:00, The Core Four grabbed a table at a cafe right next to the trail, ordered some ice-cold beer and waited for our companions to arrive.

      We lunched at Balance Fitfood and had dinner at the upscale Manjar de Helena before calling it a night at 9:00.

      These early starts and long walks call for hitting the sack well before our regular bedtime.      Read more

    • TravelerZielloses Umherreisen
      11
      Day 10

      Coimbra - Àgueda - Porto

      September 4, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ 🌧 21 °C

      Die Reise ging weiter durch Portugal und ich kam dem Norden immer näher. Das Wetter und die Temparaturen haben sich jedoch geändert. Heute haben wir 19 Grad und dauerregen, was mich aber nicht davon abhielt die kleine Stadt Àgueda zu erkunden. Zum glück hat es so viele Schirme, die die Regentropfen auffangen. Ich habe bemerkt, dass mir die kleinen Städte oder Dörfer viel mehr gefallen. In einer grossen Stadt wie Lissabon oder Sevilla vermisse ich etwas die Ruhe oder die tollen Gespräche mit den Menschen von derjenigen Stadt. In Coimbra und Àgueda hatte ich einige Gespräche mit den Leuten und konnte viel Wissen über Portugal oder die Kultur erlangen. Ich liebe es mit dem Zug unterwegs zu sein und jeden Tag etwas neues zu sehen. Momentan bin ich ungerne lange an einem Ort. Da ich jedoch immer unterwegs und somit stetig auf trab war, freue ich mich auf meinen selbst gekochten Gemüsereis und einen Film den ich mir im Zimmer anschaue. Morgen gehts nähmlich schon weiter nach Porto.Read more

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    • TravelerCamino Portugues 2023
      2
      Day 14

      Day 14, Zero day in Águeda

      April 14, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ 🌧 63 °F

      We took an unscheduled zero day today. I’ve been dealing with some right knee pain. I have chronic knee issues much thanks to the USMC, so it’s pretty remarkable I’m able to do this at all, but here we are, 198 miles later. Kevin went to the store to look for ice, but the stores don’t start getting ice until August here.😳 But, they did have frozen peas, which works even better. So I’ve been resting, elevating, icing, and stretching off and on all day and it’s feeling much much better, yay! Here’s hoping tomorrow, I’ll be raring to go! Thankfully, the place we’re staying at is nice, the host is super sweet and we were able to enjoy a delicious breakfast and great coffee this morning.Read more

    • Camino Portuguese
      Day 16

      Day 11 - Sernadelo to Agueda

      May 6, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F

      Today was an almost perfect Camino day. There was cloud cover, with a light rain this morning, cooler temperatures, several cafe stops, and only 15.5 miles. With the exception of a section of an industrial zone, the walk went through lots of towns and suburbs. It was all on roads again but today there were plenty of sidewalks and wide berms. The suburbs have refurbished old houses into beautiful neighborhoods.

      Earlier this week someone said that the Camino had a way of hiding pilgrims! Today we didn't see any of our old friends until we reached our accommodations. Depending on when you start, how long you stop, and how fast you walk, many people can be on the trail and never see each other. Last night we were philosophically comparing the Camino to life. (Maybe it was the wine!). Like in life, we have met many people - some just in passing, some for a while, and some for the distance (so far). There are plenty of people that we have seen around, know that they are on the same journey, but have not had the opportunity to speak with them. Then there are those that we got to know and enjoyed their company, but our time with them wasn't to be long. Jeff (California) and Senid (South Africa) were both in their 70's and said they know their limits. They were only doing 10-12 miles a day. Alex (Germany) also was only doing short distances. He is only 50 but had overworked himself the last couple of years and is using the Camino to teach himself to slow down. We knew when we left them that we will probably not see them again but we thoroughly enjoyed meeting them.

      Then there are the people that are currently on the same path as us sometimes even staying in the same places. These are the people that you daily share the highs and lows of each day, encouragement, and even a glass of beer. How long this will go on we don't know. There are many more miles and many more pilgrims to meet. What role each plays for us is yet to be seen. Maybe a few of them will become lifetime friends! Stay tuned as this chapter keeps evolving!

      Today, we meet Luis who spends have his time in northern California and half in southern Mexico. He and his wife have been doing this for 6 years. He says live in Mexico has less stress, 70 -80 degrees year round, and are able to have a housekeeper and a gardener. I think he said this is his 4th Camino. Luis did not appear to be 50 yet.

      We have heard lots of church bells as we travel, some even out of tune. Hearing the bells reminds me (Jeff) of hearing the bells from st. Michaels every 15 minutes when i was young.      Read more

    • TravelerBUEN CAMINO 2023
      3
      Day 16

      Etappe 14

      May 23, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C

      Die gestrige Nacht, in der gutbelegten Herberge, ist widererwarten sehr ruhig verlaufen. Die anwesenden Pilger stammten aus den verschiedensten Ländern. Frankreich, Italien, Niederlande, England, Japan und die Schweiz waren vertreten! Man könnte nun denken, da versteht ja der Eine den Anderen nicht, doch das ist gar nicht der Fall. Irgendwie kommt man ins Gespräch und irgendwie versteht man sich dann auch! Das ist schön und erst noch sehr interessant!
      Heute Morgen machten wir uns frühzeitig, nämlich schon gegen (07:15), auf die Socken. Das war wahrscheinlich etwas zu früh für unseren, noch immer müden Körper und Geist! So ist es auch nicht verwunderlich, dass wir schon die erste Hinweistafel von unser heutigen Tour verpassten und somit unfreiwillig eine kleine Sightseeing-Tour durch's Dorf machten. So nach etwa einer Viertelstunde  waren wir wieder am Ausgangspunkt und starteten den 2ten Versuch, der uns dann auch hervorragend gelang!
      Die heutige Etappe war keine Herausforderung, jedenfalls nicht, was das Sportliche anging.
      Die Landschaft war gleichbleibend schön, jedoch die Streckenführung war unmöglich! Von den 25Km, die wir heute zurück gelegt haben, ging bestimmt die Hälfte davon an stark befahrenen Strassen entlang oder sie führte uns durch öde Industriegebiete! Ab und zu auch durch kleine Dörfer in denen wir uns etwas erholen konnten . Der Strassenlärm war kaum auszuhalten und der Abfall, der hier sehr, sehr oft einfach in der Natur deponiert wird, war unfassbar gut vertreten! Irgendwie hat mir das den halben Tag versaut!
      Erst bei der Ankunft in unserer heutigen Herberge, hob sich meine Stimmung wieder. Denn hier haben wir es wirklich gut getroffen!  Die Unterkunft ist schön gelegen, super eingerichtet, komfortabel und einfach nur genial! Im Moment sitzen wir im Garten und geniessen den schönen Abend! Lasst es euch auch gut gehen und den Tag gemütlich ausklingen!
      Bis bald...      Read more

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    • TravelerEl Camino Portugues
      Day 12

      Etapa 9: Coimbra

      January 15 in Portugal ⋅ 🌧 18 °C

      Update: Whoops, did not realize this post and the last one did not update!

      I arrived to Coimbra with Margarida on a very rainy evening. We said our goodbyes after having spent a couple of days in Alburgues together as she was heading back to Lisbon by bus to complete the rest of the route at a later date. I stayed in the back room of an old church convent. It was a real maze to get to. Like through 3 different courtyards. The next morning, it was still quite rainy and I did some laundry in the morning and had lunch under a covered bench in a park. Realizing that I was really losing daylight and would probably have to walk in the dark and rain again, I decided to stay in Coimbra one more night haha

      The second night, I stayed in a hostel in the city center which had MUCH better showers. I explored the city a bit during the day (it was built around an old and very important university) and in the evening, I got Korean fried chicken with some people I met at my hostel. Fran and I were also trying to see some Fado music, but the location was unfortunately closed. So instead, we tried to find a bar with people (hard on a rainy Monday night) and get some drinks!      Read more

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    Águeda, Agueda, Agueda Municipality

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