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 – Central Day 2 – Lavra to Sao Pedro de Rates”
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Camino Portugués – Central 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 – Central 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 – Central
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 – Central”
