I had another good night sleep with only three to the room. The wind direction had changed and pushed that smoke cloud in our direction, so this morning we smelt like a BBQ. Today is the last day in Portugal and it is meant to be the hardest on the route, with having to climbContinue reading “Camino Portugués Day 6 – Labruja to Valença”
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Camino Portugués Day 5 – Vitorino to Labruja
I had the best night sleep on the Camino so far. There were only 5 pilgrims in the dorm last night and we had the patio doors open so it was fresh cool air all night. Just before 7am fireworks were popping and there was singing; another day of festivities! In fact the music continuedContinue reading “Camino Portugués Day 5 – Vitorino to Labruja”
Camino Portugués Day 4 – Barcelos to Vitorino dos Piães
It was a hot night and half the albergue emptied at 4.30am, disturbing everyone’s sleep. I was up at 6am and started to get ready for the day. By 7 me, Jelonda and Daniel hit the road. The air was cool, perfect as it was up hill for most of the morning. We stopped forContinue reading “Camino Portugués Day 4 – Barcelos to Vitorino dos Piães”
Camino Portugués Day 3 – Sao Pedro to Barcelos
I had dinner last night at a local restaurant with several pilgrims near to the albergue. A table of Swiss, Spanish, German, Welsh, Dutch and Canadian. The food was plenty and so was the wine! This morning I was back on the route by 8am. Having spoken to my new friends they were stopping atContinue reading “Camino Portugués Day 3 – Sao Pedro to Barcelos”
Camino Portugués Day 2 – Lavra to Sao Pedro de Rates
By 8am we left Lavra and rejoined the board walk along the coast. Blue skies and the sea breeze was still there, making it again pleasant walking. The Camino was quiet this morning, it wasn’t until we stopped for breakfast, 4km in before we saw any pilgrims. We had left the industrial outskirts now ofContinue reading “Camino Portugués Day 2 – Lavra to Sao Pedro de Rates”
Camino Portugués Day 1 – Porto to Lavra
It is good to be back on the Camino. I arrived at Porto Cathedral at 9am to collect my credential and have a look around inside. There was a small queue of pilgrims that quickly moved. I took my time, to take in the artwork, decorated painted walls, the stone masonry and the elaborate alters.Continue reading “Camino Portugués Day 1 – Porto to Lavra”
Portugués Kit List
Only a few days to go before I take my first steps on the Camino Portugués. I thought I would share my kit list. Clothing 3x Base Layer T-shirts (I’ve gone for different colours this time so it doesn’t look like I haven’t changed – but now I suspect you will be looking out forContinue reading “Portugués Kit List”
The Camino Portugués
There was a veteran pilgrim I met on the Camino, who provided me with some great advice along the way. I had some really good and meaningful conversations with him; he even gave me advice on how to cope with life post pilgrimage. There was one thing he said to me that stuck: “When youContinue reading “The Camino Portugués”
Stu's Camino 