We left Porto and headed to Pedra Furada with only the plan to head north. We are getting really good … Continue reading Pedra Furada

Porto is lovely. The port city is beautifully situated on the ‘River of Gold’ or, as known in Portugal, Rio Douro. … Continue reading Porto

These are not easy words for me to write. Today was hard and I had moments of doubt about what … Continue reading Perspective and Perseverance

We were pleasantly surprised when we entered Coimbra. Sometimes after days on the trail and then staying in the smaller … Continue reading Coimbra

The countryside was exquisite today as we left Alaviazere for Rabacal. The villages here are small and quaint and we … Continue reading Onward We Go

After a lovely visit in Tomar we are off to Alaviazere. We have decided to take the bus for a … Continue reading Alaviazere

It did rain today and we did make it to Tomar. We had looked forward to the walk today as … Continue reading Tomar

Our host Mario woke up early to see us off in the morning and I have to admit that a … Continue reading Santarem to Golega

Santarem is the place where the Caminho Fatima and the Camino de Santiago divide and head their separate ways. It … Continue reading Santarem

Porte de Muge Today we have chosen to walk less than the twenty plus miles that our guide book recommends. … Continue reading Porte de Muge