I’ve had a hard time starting this day’s blog. I haven’t quite sorted out why that is, or even how I feel about the walk in. I think that it’s because it does n’t feel like it’s complete, enough, or that I’ve had enough time to experience a Camino; an amuse-bouche https://videopress.com/v/pTIkhBxO?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true A way markerContinueContinue reading “Day 12 – Vital to Santiago (12 miles)”
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Day 11 – Caldes De Reis to Vilar (16 miles)
The final days have arrived. I feel as though I am just now ready to experience the Camino and it is over. Tomorrow we walk into Santiago. Breakfast and then walking out of town. This started the hill climbing and walk in the woods today. Today was a beautiful woods walk for 80 percent ofContinueContinue reading “Day 11 – Caldes De Reis to Vilar (16 miles)”
Day 10 Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis
https://videopress.com/v/wN6mlLcR?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Today I walked through some beautiful forests most of the day. I left the city with a couple from Germany. We have been seeing each other for many days and exchanging greetings. It was nice to have some time to visit. Aleks and Lucienne Then I went on my way as they stopped toContinueContinue reading “Day 10 Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis”
Day 9 Redondela to Pontevedra – 12 miles
Note to self, rest when your body needs it. My foot felt better from coming in and staying off of it for the rest of the day. I walked much easier today. I rested when I needed to, drank more water, and enjoyed the day. My kind of people; bread delivery (pan) has it’s ownContinueContinue reading “Day 9 Redondela to Pontevedra – 12 miles”
Day 8 – Start Out Slow and Taper Off -George May
O Porrino to Rondondela – 9.5 miles Just when I thought that maybe I would carry my own pack… I think I threw caution to the wind and walked a five mile an hour pace yesterday. Yes, I am a slow learner! Yes, I’m stubborn! Today I’m paying for it. So goes the lessons ofContinueContinue reading “Day 8 – Start Out Slow and Taper Off -George May”
Day 7 – Valença to 0 Porriño (11.7 miles)
Today was very warm; high 70’s. A good day for walking. I was up and ready before in and Laura so took off early. https://videopress.com/v/eesEXopt?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true It was a five-minute walk and I was in Spain. The walk along the river in the early morning was delightful and as it turn back into the city ofContinueContinue reading “Day 7 – Valença to 0 Porriño (11.7 miles)”
Day 6 – Rubiães to Valença 10.7 miles
Today was a quick walk. It was warm but off of pavement most of the day. We started on road, went to path, then to mud, then through a construction site, back to path, etc. all day. I am walking at a gentle pace. No slower than I had planned, maybe a bit more thoughtful.ContinueContinue reading “Day 6 – Rubiães to Valença 10.7 miles”
Frustrated with Blog…
Technical issues. My zin is wavering so until things get fixed, I am blogless! We are enjoying our hike. No blisters or injuries.
Day 5 – Ponte De Lima to Rubiães 11.25 miles
I am adding a video of today’s hike. The hike itself was the challenge of the day. The highlights were all the pilgrims we met today from the Netherlands, Switzerland, England, Canada, Italy, Germany, Portugal, Spain, France, Ireland, Brazil. There was one restaurant in the town we are staying in tonight, it was a globalContinueContinue reading “Day 5 – Ponte De Lima to Rubiães 11.25 miles”
Day 4 – Tamel to Ponte De Lima
https://videopress.com/v/ZPScTxiH?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Last night in the municipal auberge was interesting and nice. We met a lot of people. The Albergue was not full so we all got lower bunks. Today we have walked with many of the people that we met last night. Today was feeling more like the Camino . The farmers are all tillingContinueContinue reading “Day 4 – Tamel to Ponte De Lima”
Day 3 – Rates to Tamel
https://videopress.com/v/JGo4cy3Z?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Beautiful morning for a long hike. We had a lovely stay at Casa Anabela. Anabela was a charming host and served a nice breakfast, and port last night at the end of the day. Plus we met a father and son from Italy, Paul from Canada, and Ellen and Mieke from Netherlands. Paul hasContinueContinue reading “Day 3 – Rates to Tamel”
Day 2 – Giao to Rates
I must start with a report on last nights dinner. We went to a local family dinner house that was so delightful. It was traditional Portuguese menu owned and run by a husband and wife (plus there 7-8 year old daughter is “helping”. ) Laura was invited into the kitchen to decide on dessert. TheyContinueContinue reading “Day 2 – Giao to Rates”
We are on the Camino!❤️
We packed up the night before, but had equipment check this am. I downsized my pack to about 10# and having the rest transferred to our next stop. https://videopress.com/v/Hynju2J1?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true The day began with us leaving Porto in relative good weather after a night of rain. We made a stop for coffee and a pastel deContinueContinue reading “We are on the Camino!❤️”
…a lot about food and little else
I AM READY TO HIKE! I love Porto but it feels like it is time to get moving and test my body. I will miss the food. Breakfast was healthy and delightful. Just what a traveler needed…oatmeal! It was filled with fresh mangos, blueberries, and honey. This was one of our favorite spots when theContinueContinue reading “…a lot about food and little else”
Day 3 – Still Being Tourists.
Here we are on day three. I find myself longing to get started on the Camino as I watch other pilgrims leave through. our window. It’s exciting to see the joy of the new Peligrinos as they start their journey from the cathedral. We still have one more day of sightseeing. Today we had toContinueContinue reading “Day 3 – Still Being Tourists.”
Day 2. A Perfect Day in Porto
Well I discovered something. Too tight might now be a good idea. I synched up my Achilles heel brace that I wear at night a little too tight. In the middle of the night I woke up in excruciating pain thinking I had ruptured my tendon before I even started the Camino, only to findContinueContinue reading “Day 2. A Perfect Day in Porto”
And We Are Off …
It seems that no matter what time my flight is, it means an early morning leave from Montesano. Here we are getting ready to board from Seattle. The past two weeks has been a great deal of traveling; Victoria, Canada, Napa Valley, and now our Camino. I wouldn’t advise this kind of over booking oneself.ContinueContinue reading “And We Are Off …”
And Then There Were Three…
We have started to gather our Camino family even before we have taken one step! A very close friend of Laura’s, Ian, will be joining us in Porto as we explore that beautiful city, eat amazing food, and drink a lot of port and Vinho Verde. The three of us will take our first stepContinueContinue reading “And Then There Were Three…”
Strong Start Then….
https://videopress.com/v/744u0RUC?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true A lot of the hike today was just putting in miles. Most of our “trail” was on secondary roads with one or, barely, two lanes. I imagined I could have just been walking in the Brady Bottoms at home. All this pavement on tired feet is not a good combination. Then add distractions, suchContinueContinue reading “Strong Start Then….”