The first inclines and rain of the pilgrimage arrived today as we moved from the coast to an inland section. It had lashed it down during the night giving the morning a refreshing air. I began walking with Anastasia from Russia until I caught up with my mum and brother. We called into a cafeContinue reading “Camino Portugués – Coastal Day 4 – Marinhas to Viana do Castelo”
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Camino Portugués – Coastal Day 3 – Póvoa de Varzim to Marinhas
An Atlantic wind was our companion for today, as well as a few spattering of showers, keeping the walking comfortable. We were out dead on 7am, knowing we have one of the longer stages ahead. There was a very light shower to begin with, that kept coming and going for the first 30mins or so.Continue reading “Camino Portugués – Coastal Day 3 – Póvoa de Varzim to Marinhas”
Camino Portugués – Coastal Day 2 – Labruge to Póvoa de Varzim
This stage was a short easy one, with a cooling sea breeze and cloud cover keeping the sun off us; perfect walking weather. We had a lazy start, having breakfast at a pastelería near the albergue, taking our time. It was close to 9am when we started walking. Back on to the boardwalk along theContinue reading “Camino Portugués – Coastal Day 2 – Labruge to Póvoa de Varzim”
Camino Portugués – Coastal Day 1 – Porto to Labruge
It’s always a good feeling to return to the Camino, and to tread along a familiar path from 2022, was like slipping on your comfy shoes. Just after 8am we left the cathedral making our way to the river Douro. The banks teaming with runners, making the walking more like a slalom course. We passedContinue reading “Camino Portugués – Coastal Day 1 – Porto to Labruge”
The Camino Portugués – Coastal
This year has been packed with adventures and pilgrimages, starting with the Walsingham Camino in March, The St. James Way in June and the short St. Alkelda’s Way in July. What better way to cap off the year than returning to continent!? Four years ago on this day I was in Porto embarking on myContinue reading “The Camino Portugués – Coastal”
Camino Portugués Brucy Bonus
I have finally found some time since returning from my second Camino to make my customary video of the trip. It has been a bit hectic for me since arriving home; my feet were only on British soil for a week, before I was boarding a plane to Amsterdam for a training in course; IContinue reading “Camino Portugués Brucy Bonus”
Out and About in Porto
First thing I did once checked into Porto was do a bit of clothes shopping. If I’m spending a few days in civilisation, I don’t want to look and smell like a pilgrim! It was a late one Tuesday as Hailey flew out Wednesday afternoon, thus we celebrated her last night of her Camino adventure.Continue reading “Out and About in Porto”
Full Circle
I still have a week left of my leave and most of my Camino friends have either left or due to leave today. I had the option to go to Fisterra or fly back. However checking the flights they were either too expensive or too early for me to get the bus back from Fisterra,Continue reading “Full Circle”
Relaxing in Santiago
I rolled out of bed around 8, enjoying the extra sleep. I went for some breakfast then had a walk around while it was quiet. I went to visit Santiago’s tomb and the cathedral. For lunch I met up with my Camino friends and said goodbye to Jelonda, as she would be heading home. InContinue reading “Relaxing in Santiago”
Camino Portugués – Central Day 12 – Faramello to Santiago de Compostela
It was a good night sleep as we left the windows open to allow air movement, keeping the room nice and cool; also the sangre we had last night helped, as we celebrated our last night before Santiago. We left at dawn walking in the cool misty air. As it is Sunday, most of theContinue reading “Camino Portugués – Central Day 12 – Faramello to Santiago de Compostela”
