On the trail again!
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It was a good night… but would have been a bit better if not for fireworks and hard mattress. But what can you ask for for 10 euros? My clothes that I washed the night before were still a bit damp,Read more
It was a good night… but would have been a bit better if not for fireworks and hard mattress. But what can you ask for for 10 euros? My clothes that I washed the night before were still a bit damp,Read more
We’ve decided our next stop is Rates! Andrea called ahead and the alburgue says they have plenty of beds available! We chose a path to the central that seems to be less traveled. You really have toRead 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
The sunset last night was spectacular, the color shifting from the blues of day to the oranges and reds of rest. A lone swimmer made her way out to water and had a choreographed dance to the fadingRead more
Today we are reminded to be people who live in Peace. Today we consider and pray over the places and relationships in our lives that are not at peace, we ask God to intervene, and we submit ourselvesRead more
We await God’s mercy and we cry out as we wait. Today we pray for God to enter into our painful places with us and to meet us there. To show us His love in the pain as we cry out that he wouldRead more
Last night (our first night on the Camino) we stayed in an out of the way campground where Miguel spent 10 summers of his youth. We had a great little 2 bedroom cabin with a kitchenette and bathroom.Read more
You might also know this place by the following names:
Póvoa de Varzim, Povoa de Varzim, Póvoa de Varzim Municipality
Traveler
No blisters, I hope. Colorful houses remind me of the cinque terra!
Traveler No blisters! Just some sore muscles and a sunburn!
That little village is SO clean! [Kathy Aiken]
Traveler I feel like most of what I have see is much cleaner than the states! Makes it that much more enjoyable!