An Early Start
We have a shorter walk today from Ansiao to Rabacal. Only eighteen kilometers. Starting at 6:30am meant there was just enough light to see the arrows. And being Saturday meant a long walk before
Rabacal – Cernache 17km
A rough night with bad dreams
Why, as I’m settling into my Camino,did I have that ‘exam’ dream last night? Perhaps because of the very hard and uncomfortable bed! At least I’ve graduated from not being prepared
Cernache – Fornos 20.8km
A special treat in Cernache
We are walking from Cernache to Fornos today. But first let me tell you what happened yesterday. After settling into our room, I took a walk through the village. There was obviously
Fornos to Mealhada 16.1km
Meeting the locals
I love Portugal and the stage from Fornos to Mealhada was no different. Two elderly neighbours were sitting on the edge of the street outside their homes chatting and watching the world go by.
Mealhada-Agueda 25.4km
Alternatives to Carrying My Pack
Mealhada to Agueda is a 25km stage.
For various reasons some people are unable to carry a backpack. Unlike the Camino Frances, the Camino Portugues does not have organised bag transport. But
Agueda – Albergaria-a-Nova 21.7km
Breaking Rules
Yesterday we broke the rule. We walked past the first open café. Not a good idea. It was almost two hours before we found an open one. Today however the rule didn’t hold. After coffee
Albergaria – a – Nova to Sao Joao de Madeira 22.1km
Where to have lunch?
How does sitting in the shade after walking in the hot sun sound to you? It sounded good to me too! The only problem was there wasn’t anywhere shady to plonk ourselves down
Såo Joao de Madeira to Grijo 20km
Almost a Wrong Turn
Our thoughts were on breakfast, so as we made our way to the panaderia/pasteleria ahead of us, we completely missed the big yellow cross at the base of a pole. This
Grijo to Porto 15.4 km
I Almost Gave Up
THIS IS HARD! I thought about censoring this post but decided to just say it how I feel. I could have quit yesterday. Many people walk in stages eg from Lisbon to Porto
Rest day – Porto, Porto to Vila Cha 22km
Rest day in Porto
Our rest day in Porto meant a sleep in,some sightseeing, buying a few necessities and getting our hair cut (my colour will have to wait). The Lello bookstore is beautifully restored with the