PortugalPraça da Figueira38°42’51” N 9°8’11” W 31. März 2023 in Portugal
We arrived in Lisbon this evening, hungry and tired from a long bus ride from Salamanca. Today was not without its misadventures but we’re here. Tomorrow we will do final preparations for the CaminoWeiterlesen
PortugalSanto António Church38°42’36” N 9°8’2” W
31. März 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Today, we took a slow stroll to Cathedral Sé where we will receive our first stamp in our Pilgrim Credentials and officially start our Camino tomorrow. In front of the cathedral is where St. AnthonyWeiterlesen
PortugalForte de Sacavém38°47’48” N 9°6’2” W
1. April 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Total Distance: 16.44 miles
Steps: 34,340
Highlight of the day: Ricardo, a friend we made in 2016, when we hiked the Inca Trail together, lives in Madeira, but he is visiting his parents in Lisbon. HeWeiterlesen
PortugalAzambuja39°4’12” N 8°52’1” W
2. April 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Total distance: 18.99 mi. We started off just as the sun was rising with our new friend, Scott from Canada. It seemed the three of us were in good spirits and ready for another day on the Camino,Weiterlesen
PortugalValada39°5’14” N 8°45’19” W 3. April 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Today was a short day of only 9 miles hiking. We pushed fairly hard the first two days, 16 and 18 miles. We are both a bit sore with a few minor blisters on our feet, but we're feeling great to beWeiterlesen
PortugalMorgado39°6’1” N 8°44’35” W
4. April 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
Day 4. Total distance today: 11.90 miles. After a nice breakfast prepared by our fabulous host at Casal das Areis, we were on our way once again. I got a special treat this morning when Paso Doble,Weiterlesen
PortugalGolegã39°24’5” N 8°29’14” W
5. April 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
High five for day 5! We started this morning with the rising sun and were greeted with some breathtaking views as we walked down a medieval cobblestone path on the way out of Santarém. Much of theWeiterlesen
PortugalAsseiceira39°31’17” N 8°24’14” W 6. April 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 wasWeiterlesen
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The great thing about hiking is I get to eat whatever I want! Lunch was a ham and cheese sandwich with a beer, a Coke and two Snickers bars!
PortugalCastelo dos Templários39°36’12” N 8°25’3” W
7. April 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
It was a nice break to be able to leisurely wake up and lounge in bed this morning. We hope to do a rest day about once a week while on this journey. Tomar has been the ideal rest stop. There’s lotsWeiterlesen
PortugalAlvaiázere39°49’32” N 8°22’55” W 8. April 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Day 8, Whew, another PR day for me (Kristi). We walked 20.30 miles, a loooong hot day. We walked through more olive groves and eucalyptus forests. We strolled through some quaint villages withWeiterlesen
ReisenderYou guys blow me away, as we’re focused on doing 15 mile days, but you two are closer to 20 daily! Impressive!
ReisenderWe would prefer to do only 15 mile days, but if you leave out of Lisbon, there are a few days where you don’t have much of a choice but to do 19 or 20. We believe we won’t have any more 20 mile days ahead of us.
ReisenderYou guys got this! I’m so excited for you!
ReisenderThanks Keith!