Nevogilde, Portugal Travel Journals & Blogs

Traveler Camino
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- Sep 21, 2024, 9:40 AM
- ☁️ 59 °F
- Altitude: 9 m
- Portugal Porto Nevogilde Praia do Homem do Leme 41.163342, -8.6862841°9’48” N 8°41’11” W
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Day 1 Porto to Matosinhos 8 miles
September 21 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Today I started out on my first leg of the Camino. I left Porto and followed the river north to Matosinhos. I watch the city turn into smaller towns and then I turned the corner and I was on the coast. I didn’t see very many hikers today. I kind of question why I was doing this. After getting to my hostel and showering I went to the grocery store and some little restaurant, I went to bed pretty early. I was exhausted.Read more
Traveler So tired
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Traveler You need to rest
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Traveler If I was there I would walk with you
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Traveler Camino de Portuguese
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- May 18, 2024, 9:24 PM
- 🌙 15 °C
- Altitude: 18 m
- Portugal Porto Nevogilde Parque da Cidade 41.169102, -8.679341°10’9” N 8°40’45” W
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Gaia, Portugal
May 18 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 15 °C
Wonderful day and we are so happy we stayed a few days exploring this amazing city! It is known for the River Douro, Sardines. Cork, and seafood. Very nice people, university town, clean, low crime, lots of live music!!Read more
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Traveler Residential area in Porto near city center
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Traveler Signs along the way starting from the cathedral
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Traveler Camino de Portuguese
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- May 19, 2024, 9:25 PM
- 🌙 15 °C
- Altitude: 18 m
- Portugal Porto Nevogilde Parque da Cidade 41.1691, -8.679341°10’9” N 8°40’45” W
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Camino Day 1: Matsinhos, Portugal to Vil
May 19 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 15 °C
We walked up the coast for 15 miles today. It was stunning and challenging.
My main reflections today related to:
We don’t need many things in life.
We do need to see the beauty around us, within us, and within others.
Life is fragile and short, handle with care.
Change is inevitable, adjust.
Greet and meet people with love along the way.

I met 3 women from Holland who were warm and blunt, with lots of laughter.
Three men from Australia who were lively, friendly, and fun to talk with.
Four women from Germany who were very nice and welcoming with there experiences.
Others who we greeted with Bom Caminha!

It was a very good day on the Camino and we ate almost nothing. We had espresso and an apple, skipped lunch, and found out everything is closed here (except the bar) on Sundays.Read more
Traveler Excuse my errors from this happy and tired girl🤞
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Traveler Yes-it was a real 🌲
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Traveler Great wooden boardwalk along the coast for miles and miles. Ty to all who built it!!
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Traveler Portuguese Camino 2024
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- Sep 19, 2024, 10:05 PM
- ⛅ 64 °F
- Altitude: 59 ft
- Portugal Porto Nevogilde Parque da Cidade 41.169102, -8.679341°10’9” N 8°40’45” W
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Gathering in Porto, Portugal
September 19 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Today was the day everyone was scheduled to meet up in Porto, Portugal, to kick off our adventure. However, the day before we saw lots of smoke in the sky due to wildfires. It was so bizarre to see a red sun in the middle of the afternoon. Dale and Christine arrived a day early, while Marian C. and Debbie had been exploring Portugal on their own for about a week, enjoying themselves despite a few funny incidents. Marian Y. flew in from Philadelphia, and eventually, we all gathered at our hostel in downtown Porto.

Our afternoon began with lunch at a neighborhood café, followed by some time spent organizing our Camino hike. Since hiking poles aren't allowed on flights, we all took the subway to a mall and sports store to pick up poles for those who needed them. It was a great opportunity for everyone to brush up on their Google Maps skills.

Later, Dale took Marian C. to Porto’s Cathedral to see the official starting point of the Portuguese Camino. The rest headed back to the Spot Hostel, as Marian C & I made sure to visit a few famous Porto landmarks along our way back to the hostel. Porto is known for its famous blue ceramic tile work and we found two great examples at the train station and a local church.

While we aim to embrace the spirit of pilgrimage, which is central to the Camino experience, I’ve already hiked the primary route across Northern Spain for seven weeks with a 17-pound pack. This time, I want the three ladies to get a feel for the Camino without the full hardship. We’ll be staying in hostels and guesthouses—no more dorm rooms with 60 people for me—and shipping our luggage each day. We're doing a “Camino Light,” seeking the beauty and friendships of the Camino, but without the drudgery.

In the evening, Marian C., Marian Y., and Debbie kindly took Christine and me out for dinner to celebrate our anniversary. After 43 years of marriage, it’s still wonderful to share such special moments with great friends.

Each day we plan to have a different person write the blog. Today it is Dale.Read more
Traveler So happy you are all together and looking forward to sharing your adventure…and wishing you well! Very proud of our WV trekkers💕
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Traveler Happy Anniversary Christine and Dale! What a way to celebrate. You all look well and ready for the road ahead.Food looks great ! (and I think the couple next to you is looking it over too!). Happy Trails!
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Traveler Happy Anniversary Dale and Christine. My plans to be with you were keeping me very excited from the moment you invited me. My need to withdraw was a double heartbreak, one of those being that I’d miss this adventure. Marilyn and I had planned to do this pilgrimage with you and Christine in 2021 and we had to regroup because of Covid. So, we did the New York State bike ride that started in Buffalo. We arrived at Niagara Falls on our anniversary. So, starting a great adventure by celebrating an anniversary seems to be appropriate. Buen Camino and Happy Anniversary!
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Traveler Six-Bridges-Rally 2024
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- Sep 15, 2024, 7:38 PM
- ☀️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 20 m
- Portugal Porto Nevogilde Praia de Gondarém 41.157108, -8.68113741°9’26” N 8°40’52” W
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Festa no Porto
September 15 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Party in Porto

Marc und Timm Hagen zum gemeinsamen Essen in Porto eingeladen.

Wie hatten einen sehr schönen Abend im Restaurant Basão Foz mit netten Unterhaltungen und fantastischem Essen!

Jessi hat festgestellt, dass Solingen ganz schön klein ist. Mit dem Sohn von Uwe (Brüderteam) ist sie zusammen in einer Stufe auf der Schule gewesen und in einem Kurs.

Wir hatten einen wirklich schönen Abend mit einem tollen Austausch.Read more
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Traveler Madeira + Portugal
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- Sep 30, 2024, 12:00 PM
- ☀️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 18 m
- Portugal Porto Nevogilde Parque da Cidade 41.1691, -8.679341°10’9” N 8°40’45” W
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In der Nussschale
September 30 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Wir verlassen unsere Unterkunft in Curral das Freiras und fahren nach Funchal. Wir kommen mittags an und steuern zielgerichtet ein Parkhaus an, das von draußen freie Plätze ausweist. Denkste. Über alle Etagen drehen Autos ihre Runden nach einem freien Parkplatz Ausschau haltend. Glücklicherweise fährt Jemand weg und wir sind das Auto los. Weiter geht's zu Fuß ins Café, zu Cappuccino und Orangensaft. Die Sonne ballert wieder ordentlich.
Noch ein Eis hinterher. Wir verweilen im Park auf einer Bank, bevor wir bei McDonald's einkehren. Dort gibt's was für den schnellen Hunger.
Martina hat sich noch eine Tour mit einem Boot/Bötchen, eher einer Nussschale, ausgesucht, mit der man die Unterwasserwelt beobachten kann.
Wir schippern gefühlt eine halbe Ewigkeit vor Funchal herum. Wellen merken wir deutlich.
Im nahegelegenen Naturschutzgebiet sehen wir ein paar Fische. Das war's.
Auf dem Rückweg machen wir uns über die Tour, das kleine Boot und die langsame Fahrt lustig.
Es ist schon Abend, als wir in der Nähe Delfine ausmachen. Es sind die größten, die es gibt. Es sind mehrere. Sicher hilft uns nun unsere kleine Nussschale. Alles sehr exklusiv. Toll!
Glücklich steuern wir den Hafen an.
Nochmal zu PincoPongo, bevor wir zum letzten Hotel auf Madeira fahren.
Was für ein schöner Abschluss. :)
Fotos gibt's heute nur sporadisch. Wir lassen uns treiben und genießen die letzten Stunden auf Madeira...Read more
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Traveler Camino 2024
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- May 23, 2024, 4:11 PM
- 🌬 21 °C
- Altitude: 18 m
- Portugal Porto Nevogilde Parque da Cidade 41.169102, -8.679341°10’9” N 8°40’45” W
Day 6–8
Made it to Porto
May 23 in Portugal ⋅ 🌬 21 °C
Helen and I got up at 3am this morning to catch our flight to Porto to meet up with Mary and start our camino.
We got to Porto at the same time and found our hostel, Rivoli Cinema Hostel, with no problem and started to explore Porto.Read more
Traveler Be sure to have a ginjia shot and pastel de nada!! Maybe also bring me back a little bottle?
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Traveler I have to carry it so we shall see!!
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Traveler Marienko pekne fotky.Ste mali pekne pocasie prvy den.Tak len stastlivo na ceste do ciela
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Traveler Portugal Camino
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- May 23, 2024, 10:55 AM
- ☀️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 18 m
- Portugal Porto Nevogilde Parque da Cidade 41.1691, -8.679341°10’9” N 8°40’45” W
Day 6
May 22
May 23 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Our second stop was Burford, which is often referred to as the "gateway" to the Cotswolds . It's a bustling village with many of the medieval buildings housing various art boutiques and cafes. After wandering around the main street, we enjoyed a scrumptious bowl of soup in one of the quaint cafes and took a cream tea to enjoy on the bus.Read more
Awesome architecture!! Love the old buildings! [Denise]
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Traveler Portugal 2023
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- May 4, 2023, 5:00 PM
- Altitude: 18 m
- Portugal Porto Nevogilde Parque da Cidade 41.1691, -8.679341°10’9” N 8°40’45” W
Day 6
Cascais/Estoril/lisbonne
May 4, 2023 in Portugal
Apres Sintra nous poursuivons en longeant la côte jusqu'à Cascais et Estoril , 2 stations balnéaires huppées qui se suivent et font partie de la périphérie de Lisbonne que nous atteignons d abord par la côte. Là se côtoient immeubles modernes et d autres anciens de style Manuelin (du nom du souverain Manuel 1er roi du Portugal au 15ème siècle ) notamment la tour de Belem ainsi qu un monastère où les moines formaient les explorateurs partis à la conquête du nouveau monde aux 16eme et 17eme siècle, caractérisé par un mélange de styles baroque, et gothique
(Influence de la Renaissance française). Nous faisons plusieurs haltes et notre guide nous amène ds une pâtisserie goûter les fameux pastels de Belem. Tard ds la soirée nous allons ds un restaurant écouter du Fado (chants nostalgiques ou satiriques ) qui est indissociable de la culture portugaise. Nos sommes très nombreux ds ce restaurant et les chanteuses et chanteurs de Fado se succèdent d un restaurant à l autre. Longue journée ! Nos arrivons à l hôtel au centre de Lisbonne vers 11h fatigués voire épuisés. Demain sera une journée libre.Read more
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Traveler Workation Porto
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- May 15, 2023
- 🌬 21 °C
- Altitude: 18 m
- Portugal Porto Nevogilde Parque da Cidade 41.1691, -8.679341°10’9” N 8°40’45” W
Day 3
1. Work Day ;)
May 15, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ 🌬 21 °C
Start Workation, hat alles sehr gut funktioniert, konnte gut arbeiten. Ein paar Kinderkrankheiten und Details, (nichts gravierendes, werden noch behoben :) Am Abend Spaziergang zum Schiff runter (die beiden vom gestrigen Abend wieder per Zufall, kurz vor dem Schiff getroffen) und AbendessenRead more
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