Camino De Santiago

180 mile trek from Porto Portugal to Santiago de Compostella Spain! Let the adventure begin! Read more

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Day 6
Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 9:53 PM
🌙 68 °F
Altitude: 223 ft
Portugal Rates 41.425303, -8.66716641°25’31” N 8°40’2” W
Rates!
June 24, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 68 °F
Today was a longer walk than I thought! 16 miles! So hot! So many cornfields! I kept wetting my buff to help with my neck sunburn from the day before and the general heat with no shade. I’m proud of us for finding our way from the coastal to the central, when the way was not always clear. We never got lost! So thankful that beds have been fairly easy to come by! Albergues have not been as full as I expected. Another 10 euros for bed, shower and a place to wash and hang my clothes! We share our room with 4 French people who can not speak ANY English. We mostly play charades to understand each other. This evening we sat at an outdoor picnic table enjoying the cold air and visited with, Alex… another French man, while bats flew overhead!Read more
TravelerWow…another long walk! I’m impressed!! (Although not surprised, since I know you both are not afraid to push yourselves!😉) Great job! 👍🏻 And beautiful pics as always! 😍
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TravelerThanks sis! 😘
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TravelerPS - How are your feet doing?
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TravelerThey are tired and achy, but no blisters or other problems! 👍
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TravelerThat’s good!👌🏻
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Day 7
Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 8:43 AM
☀️ 66 °F
Altitude: 554 ft
Portugal Rua Nova 41.479225, -8.6325341°28’45” N 8°37’57” W
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Just keeps getting better.
June 25, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Not a great sleep for me last night. Too hot, not comfortable, achy. But, we got an early start today to beat the heat and it’s even more beautiful than the other days! First coffee and quiche at a shop across the street and then a cool Misty morning walk! ❤️Read more
Traveler Even in the midst of mist, it’s beautiful 😊and beating the heat is better!
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TravelerIt was my favorite morning so far!
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TravelerIs there a story behind the ribbons? And is that a pair men’s underwear underneath?! 😳🤭
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TravelerI love misty mornings in Europe! There’s something so magical and even almost mystical when combined with the old cities and countryside!
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Day 7
Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 10:53 AM
☀️ 75 °F
Altitude: 184 ft
Portugal Fulões 41.505913, -8.63898641°30’21” N 8°38’20” W
What happened to our “easy day”?
June 25, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
We were feeling so good this morning with an early start and a cool morning. We were halfway to Barcelos before we knew it! Sooooo, when we saw a special variant path for the Camino that looked like it went through the woods, we went for it! And it did… but it was all uphill and then down hill! 😆 So now our feet and knees are killing ups and we are taking much needed break before we cover the last 3 miles to Barcelos!Read more
TravelerI’m out of breath just looking at the pictures, but gorgeous!
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TravelerI was dying! Andrea said, “it’s just like hiking at home” and I was like, “yeah, because for us just doing a Camino isn’t enough!!” 😆
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Oh dear, all those steps.....😤 But the scenery was worth it! Beautiful! [Kathy Aiken]
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TravelerIt was definitely a beautiful view from the top!
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Day 7
Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 1:24 PM
☀️ 82 °F
Altitude: 105 ft
Portugal Teatro Gil Vicente 41.529453, -8.62268641°31’46” N 8°37’22” W
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Barcelos!
June 25, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Thankfully, we’ve arrived in Barcelos much earlier than our other stays! Beat the heat a bit better! Only thing is that our check-in at the hostel is not until 3pm. So, poor us, we have to wait and have lunch in this perfect picturesque square with covered seating and a fountain flowing in the background! We met up with our Irish friend, McDara, who we first saw in Porto! We are all enjoying rest time until check-in!Read more
Traveler Looks like, perhaps, a local tour guide explaining landmarks?
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TravelerBuilt in the early 1400’s by the eighth Count of Barcelos! Wow! 😯
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Traveler Yes… he was kind of a “keeper” at the ruins! He insisted we follow him so he could give us a stamp in our pilgrim passports and so he could point at this and that and ramble on in Portuguese, as if we had a clue! 🤣 Really sweet man! I’ll have to look up the ruins later tonight to find out what we were looking at!
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Day 7
Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 9:55 PM
🌙 70 °F
Altitude: 115 ft
Portugal Jardim do Largo Camilo Castelo Branco 41.534399, -8.62184941°32’4” N 8°37’19” W
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No alburgue room?… No problem!
June 25, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 70 °F
So when we went to check-in at the Barcelos Albergue they had no more beds, unless there were no-shows later in the day. They did offer us mattresses on the floor of an attic alcove with no window…. So hot 🥵! Next, we went to a place practically next door called the Residential 41 and got a room all to oursleves, with “real” beds, our own bathroom AND air conditioning for 42 Euros! What a gift! For dinner we met up with our friend McDara and met a girl from North Carolina, Ellie! (She was at our albergue last night). It was a fun meal!Read more
TravelerWow…that IS lucky! 😀👍🏻 Looks like you guys will be getting some better sleep tonight! 💤 Prob much needed! Those mattresses look 10x better than the ones at the previous albergues! Another beautiful city! So fun that you have been able to connect and hangout with a couple of other pilgrims at your pit stops!
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Aw, nice looking room! Thankful for AC and a soft bed! So nice to able to meet new 'friends' along the way. Sweet dreams. [Kathy Aiken]
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TravelerSweet! Merciful blessings❣️
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Day 8
Monday, June 26, 2023 at 7:58 AM
☀️ 66 °F
Altitude: 154 ft
Portugal Silva 41.565325, -8.61771541°33’55” N 8°37’4” W
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Breakfast in Riberia!
June 26, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
We got another early start today to take advantage of the cool morning. Feels warmer already today! Many people walk to Ponte De Lima from Barcelos. One reason is there aren’t many places to stay between the two. Casa De Fernanda is one and popular, but Andrea emailed two days ago and there’s no availability! She found us a place, though, about 13miles (yesterday was 13.6 for us) from Barcelos, so that seems do-able and is our destination!Read more
Traveler Amy, your pics are superb! You need to publish an Along the El Camino picture book!📕
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TravelerThanks mom! 🥰
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Gorgeous pics. Have you calculated how many miles you have walked so far? You'll both need new shoes when you get home! [Kathy Aiken]
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TravelerClose to 70 miles in 4 days
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Good grief! Your almost half way there!!🤩 [Kathy Aiken]
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sorry, you're [Kathy Aiken]
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Traveler😆👍
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Day 8
Monday, June 26, 2023 at 3:25 PM
☀️ 88 °F
Altitude: 384 ft
Portugal Vitorino dos Piães 41.682241, -8.61581641°40’56” N 8°36’57” W
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Casa Sagres Hostel
June 26, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Today was a beautiful 16 mile walk. However, whoever said the Portuguese Camino was mostly flat lied! 🤣 Today we walked many hills, past vineyards, farmlands and small towns. There were gifts for the Perigrinos on the side of the road like plums, water and even beer! Many more fountains too! We found there to be far fewer cafes or markets, though. My favorite stop was by an old Roman bridge. It was a beautiful water pool where we dipped our hot swollen feet for a while! I discovered I had the beginnings of a blister on my big toe and was able to bandage it up before it got bad. We are at Casa Sagres Hostel tonight. It’s 28 euros for a bed (top bunks only available), dinner and breakfast!Read more
Traveler It looks so serene, and like a fantasy fairyland! Cool water for the feet, ahh…🥰
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TravelerIt felt like stepping back in time or a fiction novel and the water was heaven on our feet!
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TravelerNice to get dinner and breakfast included. At least you don't need to search for food. Fun to encounter treats along the trail.
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TravelerYes, there really isn’t much around so to have food provided is a bonus! Plus this place has a washer AND dryer (a first so far) and the shower is amazing! I’ll try to get a pic!
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Day 9
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 9:15 AM
☀️ 73 °F
Altitude: 112 ft
Portugal Seara 41.732014, -8.62430341°43’55” N 8°37’27” W
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On our way - Ponte De Lima
June 27, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Here are a couple pics of the amazing bathroom in last nights Hostel! I slept good, after I stole the air conditioner remote from our French “friends”! 🤣. I woke up at one point sweating… they had turned off the air! So I turned it on to 28c which is 80 degrees and then took the remote to bed with me!! Ha ha ha! I can only imagine how hot it was that 80 degrees was cooler! Looking forward to a short walk day with temperatures on the rise! The walk so far has been really pleasant! Most of the walk has been shaded by old rock walls, grape vines or trees!Read more
80 degrees and on the top bunk! Not a good combination. 😓 Nice to have the upgraded bathroom! [Kathy Aiken]
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TravelerI knnnnnnoooow! Gonna be so nice to have temp control tonight and no bunk beds!
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Traveler Like the tree “clothesline!
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TravelerIt’s actually a Caminho memorabilia or memorial spot. People leave items that are symbolic to them of something they have learned along the way or that represent a weight or grief that they are leaving behind.
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Day 9
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 1:21 PM
☀️ 86 °F
Altitude: 82 ft
Portugal Estatua Cardeal Saraiva 41.767527, -8.58433541°46’3” N 8°35’4” W
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Arrived in Ponte De Lima
June 27, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
It was a nice short and mostly flat walk to Ponte De Lima! We decided air conditioning was going to be a must and found a guest house, Casa De Travessa, that is rated very high! It’s very cute, very central and the host is very nice! 👍 We walked around a bit and found some lunch! Already 🥵 we’ve decided we might stay a second night, since temperatures are supposed to drop after that by about 10 degrees.Read more
Yes, very cute little town and a sweet little place to stay. Yes, time to take a breather.🥰 [Kathy Aiken]
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Traveler👍 looking forward to it!
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Traveler Love the cabinet doors next to the washing machine. Nice place to hangout for a couple of days.
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TravelerMe too!
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Day 9
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 10:07 PM
🌙 73 °F
Altitude: 75 ft
Portugal Estátua de António Feijó 41.767182, -8.58349141°46’2” N 8°35’1” W
Another evening amongst friends
June 27, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ 🌙 73 °F
Ponte de Lima is charming! Bigger, but not really big. When we got back to our wonderfully air conditioned room, I took a nap. We found out that McDarra had stayed an extra day in town and we messaged him to join us for dinner. On our way to find dinner l we ran into Ellie, who had walked an extra long day! So the crew was back together! We also ran into our French “friends” a couple of times!! No mention of the missing air conditioning remote. 😉🫣 Evening was beautiful and the temp is once again bareable, but it makes it hard to call it a night early. Both Ellie and Mcdarra walk on tomorrow, while we take a rest day.Read more
How fun! Maybe you'll all meet up again before this adventure is over. Beautiful sunset pics by the way.🤩 [Kathy Aiken]
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Gelato or ice cream? Yummo! [Kathy Aiken]
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TravelerI think it was ice cream - banana chocolate with dulce de leche (caramel). Delicious!!
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Day 10
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 9:20 AM
☀️ 77 °F
Altitude: 75 ft
Portugal Estátua de António Feijó 41.767176, -8.58356141°46’2” N 8°35’1” W
Que sera sera
June 28, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
No alarm this morning… so nice! Today is really a “whatever will be, will be” day. Felt only a tiny bit guilty watching a few pilgrims leave town and knowing our friends are on their way… but only a TINY bit! We looked at temperatures today and the altitude of “the climb” that is part of the next stage of our walk and… we’re good!👍 How about an after-breakfast nap?! 😁Read more
TravelerHow about a dip in that pool! A day of rest, is always best❣️
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TravelerWe are thinking we might swim in the river, later, when it gets to be hot! 👍
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💞💤 a cold water dip in the river might be just what your body needs before the trek tomorrow. Take your time girls. [Kathy Aiken]
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TravelerA rest day sounds like a great plan, especially given the temps! Relax and enjoy!
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Day 10
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 3:14 PM
☀️ 90 °F
Altitude: 56 ft
Portugal Senhora da Luz 41.76592, -8.59043641°45’57” N 8°35’26” W
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Staying cool!
June 28, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
After a bit of meandering through some some riverside gardens and getting lunch, we decided to walk down the other side of the river a bit and do some swimming! After a while, we heard sounds of people and splashing! We have happened upon a hidden from view and obviously not advertised public pool! Only 2 euro and we are in! We scored a cool pool afternoon and a spot in the shade!Read more
TravelerSeems like this town is full of fun and picturesque features just waiting to be stumbled upon! Love it!
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TravelerIt’s the perfect combination of a bit larger town, but not too large! One of the oldest towns in Portugal! The bridge dates back to the Romans! Love finding hidden new surprises in all the corners of Ponte De Lima!
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❣ Hey Beauties! [Kathy Aiken]
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Day 10
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 8:57 PM
☀️ 75 °F
Altitude: 75 ft
Portugal Estátua de António Feijó 41.767291, -8.58361841°46’2” N 8°35’1” W
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Best Salmon Ever
June 28, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Finished off this rest day with a dinner of the best Salmon I’ve ever eaten! Portugal serves huge portions, which is great for our Camino appetites, but I can never finish my plate and there’s no taking it home! It’s 9pm and we just got back from dinner. I’ve still got to check on my laundry that’s air drying, shower and do a little pre-packing!Read more
Traveler Yum, nice looking salmon!
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TravelerOne thing I love about “the old country”, is their fountains😊
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TravelerI still marvel when I see glimpses of the ways they irrigated or fountains still doing the job of giving people water after many centuries!
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Day 11
Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 9:00 AM
☀️ 66 °F
Altitude: 259 ft
Portugal Rio Mestre 41.829296, -8.59582141°49’45” N 8°35’45” W
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At the foot of “the hill”!
June 29, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
I started the day a bit rough with diarrhea, but it’s getting better as the morning goes on. I got a walking stick from a small Camino vender on our way out of Ponte De Lima that I hope will be a help on todays climb! It’s supposed to be a very steep 1200 ft climb… and just as steep down the other side! Thankful we are starting it out on rested legs!Read more
Traveler Take the hills leisurely, enjoy the views, hydrate often, encourage all you meet😘
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TravelerYay! An El Camino shell!
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TravelerIt came with my walking stick, which was a huge help on the climb today! So it was meant to be!
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TravelerBeautiful sunrise! So serene!
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Day 11
Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 10:42 AM
⛅ 68 °F
Altitude: 1,293 ft
Portugal Cabanas 41.861935, -8.60744341°51’43” N 8°36’27” W
The top!
June 29, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Just arrived at the highest point in our climb! A wonderful breeze has accompanied us since we left this morning! It feels amazing! We made the decision yesterday that we would send our packs on ahead of us (for the sake of our knees) just for today! So glad we did! We packed lots of water, snacks, sunscreen and first aid in daypacks and we are good to go! Now we must make our way down, which can sometimes be harder on the body!Read more
TravelerI bet your walking stick is helping your legs and your back 👍
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Oh boy, yes looks like some rough terrain. Just take it slow and easy. You can do it! [Kathy Aiken]
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TravelerSent your bags ahead? Who did you call Sherpas-R-Us? FedEx or should I say CamEx? Some trusting individual?
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TravelerSending the bags ahead sounds like it was a smart decision! Must be nice not having to lug them around for once! Looks like it was a beautiful walk/hike through the countryside!
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Day 11
Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 9:12 PM
⛅ 66 °F
Altitude: 141 ft
Portugal Paços 41.978619, -8.6346141°58’43” N 8°38’5” W
Albergue in Pacos!
June 29, 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
Not only did we have the highest altitude gain on our walk today, but it’s our longest walk at 19.2 miles! Geeesh, we out did ourselves! Thankfully the breeze was with us all day and the weather was a great deal cooler! Our Albergue tonight, Quinta Estrada Romana, is picturesque on the outsside and very cute inside! We pretty much have a whole floor to oursleves and 4 Americans from Minnesota are on the floor below us. I don’t know when our luck will run out with these nice places and not being full, but really enjoying it while it lasts!Read more
TravelerThe cobble stoned bridges remind me of the old Roman road, where you can still see chariot wheel ruts!
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Oh my, you are still climbing! What a day for sure. Descending tomorrow? Take care girls 🥰 [Kathy Aiken]
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Traveler19 Miles!!! 😲😳😱 And on a day that’s more of a hike than a walk!! Daaaaaang girls!
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Day 12
Friday, June 30, 2023 at 3:41 PM
☀️ 77 °F
Altitude: 148 ft
Spain Monxas Encerradas 42.047837, -8.64360942°2’52” N 8°38’37” W
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Walk to Tui (part 1)
June 30, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
We woke up today to a sweet napkin message from our Minnesota friends. The morning was cool and clear. We decided that today would be a shorter walk (approx 8miles) to Tui. But first, we passed through Valenca, which has a large star shaped fortress! You could look across the river and see Tui! Definitely a highlight! This is also the location of my last Pastella De Nada!Read more
Traveler Wow! So much history to experience! Just imagine what has taken place there❣️
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TravelerSo much history! Lots of places where I saw the stone worn down… or places that water had dripped so long that it had created divots.
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TravelerAwww! That was sweet of them to leave you guys a note! 🙂 After 19 miles yesterday, I imagine 9 is gonna go by super fast!
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TravelerWent by super fast! Soooo nice to be here before noon!
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Day 12
Friday, June 30, 2023 at 4:01 PM
☀️ 77 °F
Altitude: 148 ft
Spain Monxas Encerradas 42.04785, -8.64359442°2’52” N 8°38’37” W
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Walk to Tui (part 2)
June 30, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Next to the Valenca fortress is a bridge and, after a short walk across, we were in Spain! Now my Obrigado must become Grasias and switch my Bom Dia for Buenas Dias! We toured the Tui cathedral which has the largest set of organs I think I’ve ever seen. Luckily, our place to stay allows early check-in at 1pm! Another nice, clean place with bunk beds (top is mine 😁)! Looks like it will be full tonight, although we are first to arrive. We dropped our bags off, got lunch and walked a bit more!Read more
Traveler The architecture of old cathedrals, castles, forts, is so amazing! You wonder how they were built and detailed with tools of their era!!
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TravelerI have especially loved seeing how they built water ways throughout the cities that feed into fountains, basins, washing areas, vineyards, etc!
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As usual, beautiful photos! Yea, made it to Spain, Love the little diner with the old treadle sewing machine tables. Aw yes, inside that Cathedral is Gorgeous! [Kathy Aiken]
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TravelerThe little sewing tables are actually a cute eating area inside our hostel! I thought they were fun too! 😍
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Day 12
Friday, June 30, 2023 at 9:54 PM
☀️ 70 °F
Altitude: 148 ft
Spain Plaza Inmaculada 42.047912, -8.64358742°2’52” N 8°38’37” W
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Tui (part 3)
June 30, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Look who we ran into! Ellie!! We all did a touristy thing and took a tour train/tram ride through Tui and Valenca! Turned into a great opportunity to put my feet up and still see the town! Back in time for some showers before dinner. There’s a 1hr time difference, just since entering Spain that’s throwing us a bit. Evenings are suddenly much cooler too! I might actually use that jacket I’ve been carrying around since Porto! 😆Read more
Awesome! Cute little train ride, and you caught up , again, with a new friend! Very special. That isn't your undies hanging on the outdoor rail, is it? 🤣 Sorry couldn't reisist. 🥰 [Kathy Aiken]
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TravelerHa ha! 🤣 Those ARE my undies…and we will do just about anything to get them dry before having to pack-up in the morning! 😆
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Traveler More yummy stuff! Wish I could taste it all! Buen Viaje❣️
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TravelerThe carrot cake was one of the best I’ve ever had!! 😋❤️
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Day 13
Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 8:22 AM
☀️ 63 °F
Altitude: 66 ft
Spain Ribadelouro 42.094086, -8.63867742°5’39” N 8°38’19” W
The perfect croissant!
July 1, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Another beautiful morning! With Spain being an hour difference we were walking before the sun was up! We walked about 4 miles before we came across the most picturesque cafe! I NEED my breakfast and, since I started my period, I need my drugs, so the this place was heaven sent! And they just happen to have the best croissants EVER! 😋😍Read more
TravelerBeautiful sunrise pics! Loving the old stone roads! Sorry to hear you started your period. 😟 Will pray that this one is a mild one.
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Looks like a cool morning walk and you got a bagpipe serenade! How lovely that they come out and cheer you on! You really need to watch carefully where you step with the ruts in the rough roadways! [Kathy Aiken]
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Day 13
Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 10:27 AM
☀️ 70 °F
Altitude: 151 ft
Spain Chenlo 42.133121, -8.64119642°7’59” N 8°38’28” W
Complementario!
July 1, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
We had some advice early on in our Camino from an albergue host… “always take the Complementario way”! In other words the scenic route! Today it means walking 1km farther, but avoiding an industrial section of the walk! Worth it! Now for a churro and ice tea break!Read more
TravelerDefinitely looks like the ‘complementario’ was worth it! Very beautiful path!
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TravelerSo glad we took the advice! So much better than just pavement and industrial!
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I agree, Lovely scenic routes. Looks to be a little cooler weather there? Take care girls. 🥰💖 [Kathy Aiken]
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TravelerYesterday was cooler, but temperatures are on the rise again! Supposed to be 89 tomorrow! Thankfully, we had shade most of the way and we were finished walking by noon!
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TravelerNice tree covered, cool looking path, and bagpipes, wow! It’s like the time along the California coast , with the kettle drummers❣️
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Day 13
Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 7:07 PM
☀️ 82 °F
Altitude: 52 ft
Spain Regueiro Perral 42.162634, -8.62564442°9’45” N 8°37’32” W
O Porrino
July 1, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
We arrived at the Alojamiento Alburgue in O Porrino at 12:01! Check in is at noon! 😆 Easy day and our earliest arrival yet! We even stopped by a stream as we entered the city to cool out feet! The poor hostess, Lucy, seemed surprised to see us already, but was very accommodating. We were able to get two bottom bunks! I am, unfortunately, plagued by my period and diarrhea today, so it may taint my opinion a bit, but I’m unimpressed with O Porrino. It’s just a stopping place, but I wouldn’t want to linger. Poor Andrea is out on the hunt for dinner for herself and the Spanish form of Imodium for me. 🫣😣Read more
TravelerSo will you be crossing back over to Portugal as you go north or will you be staying in Spain mostly. If you have the time you could look for another accommodation and stay longer. Sorry for not feeling well.
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TravelerNo. Portugal is only to the south of us now. So Spain from now on! Andrea found me some Imodium and our day tomorrow is similar to today, so not too hard. Hopefully, I will be doing better tomorrow!
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TravelerOh man! Glad it was an easy walk today cuz it sounds like like a bit of a tough day otherwise. 😟 Hope Andrea’s able to find you some Imodium and that it helps!
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TravelerShe did! I just took some. Hoping that this clears up! This is just a double whammy with starting my period today! 😟 Tummy torture!
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Day 14
Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 2:44 PM
☀️ 86 °F
Altitude: 56 ft
Spain Plaza Figueroa 42.280807, -8.61001242°16’51” N 8°36’36” W
Arrived in Redondela!
July 2, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
I had a rough night, but today I feel better. I started off with just a yogurt for breakfast, then a banana for snack and for lunch I had to get the Risotto! I’m hoping the Imodium is working! Today was only 10 miles, but OY-VEY the hills!!Many more walkers today. A few are always in sight! We walked with Rebecca from Hungary for a long time! Redondela is a city where the Coastal way joins, so even more walkers and more of a challenge getting a place to stay! We found a nice one, though, for 14 euros! Now for that shower! 🚿 🥰Read more
Glad you both have walking sticks for those steep grades! Is the security car checking on the walkers? 😊 You girls amaze me, you are on the downhill stretch!! [Kathy Aiken]
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TravelerYup, that’s security for the Camino. We saw them yesterday too!
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TravelerOooh, now I see some of the steepness of the way, in these pics! But beautiful💕 Fun to meet people from other countries, too 😊
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TravelerIt’s hard to show the angle of some of these hills in pictures, for sure!
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Day 14
Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 8:52 PM
☀️ 81 °F
Altitude: 82 ft
Spain Plaza Figueroa 42.280314, -8.61126542°16’49” N 8°36’41” W
Feeling better!
July 2, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
As the day has gone on I’ve been able to eat with no repercussions! This is good news, since I’m surrounded by delicious looking food! 😆 Not to mention it helps my Camino! Praying this continues through tonight. I had a choco-cream puff (couldn’t resist), we saw a portion of the Berlin Wall that was given to Spain, and here’s a picture of all the shoes of the pilgrims at this albergue!Read more
TravelerPlease ship me a carton of those choco cream puffs! 😋 YUM❣️
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TravelerWish I could! And some for me too! 😋❤️
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With all those shoes, it must be a full house!😍 [Kathy Aiken]
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TravelerCompletely full!
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Day 15
Monday, July 3, 2023 at 10:36 AM
☀️ 70 °F
Altitude: 364 ft
Spain Bértola 42.369328, -8.62484342°22’10” N 8°37’29” W
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Top of yet another climb!
July 3, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
It’s another pleasant day to walk! Feeling much better today! On the way out of Redondela, we met Andrea from Portland who is also a teacher! 😄 I loved the walk through Arcade… although very hilly! And it’s been a steady climb ever since! Love the shaded trail that goes by creeks and has old Roman road stones still in place! Stopped at the top at a vendor for pilgrims and got a fresh squeezed strawberry lemonade! Letting the feet get some air and then we start a steady descent.Read more
Traveler Good pic of you and Andrea! It’s great that locals come out to the trail and provide lemonade, music, over watch, etc. to the el Camino travelers. 🥰
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TravelerIt is SO nice when you are walking along… hot and thirsty and you see this oasis of ice cold water. I mean, they make money! It’s not free, but worth a few euros!
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TravelerLots more pilgrims to meet…I’m just stuck on all the history represented along the way…bridges, doors, roads, buildings, etc. Very “old world”❣️
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TravelerSame! It never ceases to amaze me! The old Roman roads and bridges captivate the imagination!
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