It was a straight 15 km ealk out of Porto. A virtual straight line of boredom. At the end, I reached the Zona Industrial. Yes just as lovely as it sounds. The last 8 km's, were a bit nicer thru someRead more
It was a straight 15 km ealk out of Porto. A virtual straight line of boredom. At the end, I reached the Zona Industrial. Yes just as lovely as it sounds. The last 8 km's, were a bit nicer thru someRead more
I left the monastery at 8:00 this morning, but first took some pics of the elaborate cemetery there. (See pics) It was then a reasonable 20 km to my destination of Pedra Furada. It is a nice newerRead more
Weather wise, the day was up and down. If I put on my poncho the sun would come out. If I put it away, the rain would pour. A japanese lady named Takei and myself, walked a long day of 29 km's, toRead more
At Casa Fernanda this morning, we had a huge breakfast table presented to us. All the coffee and eats got us of to a good, albeit late start. That was OK tho, since only had 15 km's to do in order toRead more
Oh what a day! I was in a hurry this morning to pack up, because I new it was going to be a big day. Have a look at the elevation pic! I started walking at 7:00am, and walked about 8 km's to the firstRead more
It was a nice path today, but it did get a little warm in the afternoon. It was 20 km's from Rubiaes to Tui. Crossing the Minho river, I said goodbye to Portugal, and hello to Spain, switching fromRead more
It was up early at the 5 euro municipal albergue in Tui this morning, and on the road to Mos. It was 23 km's. At first it was thru some nice forest, but the route went out into the open which was veryRead more
Just 75 km's to Santiago now. In a lovely albergue in Pontesampaio. It was Katae"s last night. Unfortunately she will not go to Santiago, but onto her volunteer albergue job. Rafael , Blanca, andRead more
I left Ponte Sampaio at 6:30 this morning, and walked 21 km's to A Portella today. I am staying at an old school type albergue. The communal meal was great, and there were 10 nationalities present.Read more
Traveler We felt Porto to be gritty also although we enjoyed our rest day there. And learning about and trying some good port wine! The forest and country will be a welcome return! Bom caminho Terry!!
Traveler That's a twisted ankle waiting to happen🫣
Traveler exactly !