In the wee morning hours from our hostel in Golega

Golega is known as the horse capital of Portugal

This quaint 12th century town, started when a Galacian woman set up lodging for Pilgrims

Olive groves that appear to be centuries old and the beauty of the rising sun

Quinta Cardiga, once a castle for the Templars, a palace, and a hospital for Pilgrims

Still so much beauty in the fading structure

A lovely dirt path along a forest of eucalyptus. Soothing scents from the eucalyptus and no cars!

At first glance this appears to be a shadow.

Entering Asseiceira. Looking forward to a cerveja here!

Had we not been so close to our hotel, this would have been a good resting spot

Looking up at the Templar Castle, Convent of Christ. Tomar is a medieval town.

Golega to Tomar

April 6, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F

Day 6. Total distance 18.14 miles. We left Golega just as the sun was rising with the promise of multiple cafes along the way. Only we didn’t come across any cafes until noon, and by then, it was beer time. So for the first time in a long time, I didn’t have any coffee this morning. Somehow, I managed.

We left the flatlands behind us today for some hilly terrain along groves of eucalyptus trees. As the day wore on, it seemed that Tomar, our destination for the night, was getting farther and farther away. Eventually, we made it. We are staying at a really nice hostel, so we’ve decided to take our first zero day tomorrow, i.e., no hiking.Read more