Challenging day

Today was challenging but I (re) learned some import l lessons-
1. Let fellow pilgrims help you. Charles helped me adjust my backpack which greatly reduced my hip and lower back pain. By mid day, IRead more
Today was challenging but I (re) learned some import l lessons-
1. Let fellow pilgrims help you. Charles helped me adjust my backpack which greatly reduced my hip and lower back pain. By mid day, IRead more
I started the morning (once off the Metro) by crossing a large bridge, then meandered through town until I found the ocean. It’s not hard to find. And though the trail is not well marked, it isRead more
One of my roommates was asleep by 8:00 last night, and gone by 6:30. The other two were out past midnight and did not stir while I got ready. I found a café for a nutritious breakfast, and was on myRead more
After lunch it was difficult to find the marked route, which was more direct to the town where I would stay. So again I meandered over to the ocean and just kept the water on my left. This took longerRead more
Started my walk out of misty, misty Porto this morning.
Did I bite off more than I could chew? 100%.
28,5km was a bit much for day 1.
Did I get lost on my way out of Porto? Also 100% 😅
75%Read more
I started along the water again today, and then along a maze of boardwalks.
The path was somewhat better marked today. At one spot there were 4 arrows all at once. To make up for the lack in otherRead more
Started from Matozinhos today up to Vila do Castell. About 12.5 miles in all. It was an easy- ish 1st day with no significant climbs. I did get stuck having made a rookie mistake. I agonized for weeksRead more
- Slow down! -
Nehme dir die Zeit, die du für deinen persönlichen (Lebens-)weg brauchst. Sei nicht traurig oder enttäuscht, wenn es nicht so schnell voran geht, wie du es dir vorstellst undRead more
Nach knapp 20 km pilgern angekommen. Um 14 Uhr macht die kleine Herberge auf , hoff Ich bekomme ein Plätzchen , vor allem eine warme Dusche und endlich trockene Kleidung , bin völligRead more
Die zweite Etappe der Variante Küste ging heute nach Póvoa de Varzim , hier angekommen fand ich mich in einer Touristischen Stadt wieder der ich einfach nichts abgewinnen kann. Dachte erst mich hatRead more
You might also know this place by the following names:
Painéis de Azulejos, Paineis de Azulejos
Beautiful post and contemplation
Such beautiful reflection! Thank you for sharing!