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Today was a special celebration for everyone Catholic, Christian and non. After the breakfast Anton our guide showed us the most important sights of this historic city. We visited the palace Gelmirez as well as the cathedral and attended the Pilgrims Mass which is always quite emotional for those attending even religious or non religious as the Botafumero (incense burner) [….]

Oct

28 2018

Day 8 on the Portuguese Way

By Lyn Taylor

Our group walked 27kms today, what a great achievement! We drove to our starting point, it was very dark, torches lit the way, 12 degrees, very still and quite cold. The marching of our boots was the only sound. Once the hint of daylight appeared, we noticed the moon still sparkling following its monthly journey and hopefully bringing us a [….]

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Oct

26 2018

Day 7 on the Portuguese Way

By Lyn Taylor

We are walking 19 klm today along the Portuguese Way Up an incline, down through the pines along narrow lanes abundant with maize and vines. We walked 8kms and then stopped for a coffee, which was our first destination. We set off again without hesitation our feet get weary, our boots clamber on, we will conquer this walk with our determination. We arrive [….]

Oct

25 2018

Day 6 On the Portuguese Way

By Lyn Taylor

Up bright and early after a fantastic dinner last night at Mauro restaurant on the Redondela waterfront. An incredible feast of seafood, shrimps, razor clams and sea bass cerviche. Only one person was able to finish the entrecot, brilliant. Fantastic atmosphere and service. The troops began stamping at Redondela and then sallied forth along the way on Day 6. [….]

Oct

24 2018

Day 5 on the Portuguese Way

By Lyn Taylor

Another crisp morning as we set off from our hotel. Delicious sunshine, friendly scarecrows and a dreaming white cat, as we pass by fields on the way to Mos. Autumn leaves falling beside the stream. First stop in Mos for a delicious coffee served with homemade cakes. We pass by a Roman milestone and amazing edible macrolipiota mushrooms. Hens and [….]

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Oct

24 2018

Day 4 TUI – PORRINO

By Lyn Taylor

We set off from our hotel in Tui at 8.30am with the sun only just peeping up over horizon. Through the streets of Tui we walked and it wasn’t long before we were in the beautiful countryside of Galicia. This region of Spain is a very wet region hence the beautiful lush trees and vegetation. The coolness and shade from [….]

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Oct

22 2018

Day 3 of the Portuguese Way

By Lyn Taylor

We left Ponte de Lima and drove to Rubiães, where we started day 3 of our Camino. On our hike we encountered a farmer herding sheep, we travelled through some wonderful villages and scenery, stopping at bars and cafes for much appreciated breaks. We arrived at the historic walled town of Valencia, which we all enjoyed, before crossing the border [….]

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Oct

22 2018

Balugeaus Spain

By Lyn Taylor

After several days of sightseeing in Barcelona, Lisbon and Porto the natives were beginning to get restless. Finally we are on our way to walk from Balugaes in Portugal to to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Our bus departed Porto at 11am and we drove 1 hour to Balugaes. A quick stop to grab a bread roll and coffee and [….]

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Oct

21 2018

2nd Day on the Portuguese Way

By Lyn Taylor

Today we walked from Ponte de Lima to Ponte de Lima the hard way via Rubiaes. We all made it and I think we all felt finally like we were pilgrims on the Camino. Whether it was easy or hard work for you, bon caminho everyone!! According to Anton this 18.6km was the hardest part of the Portuguese Way and [….]

Oct

20 2018

Day 1 on the Portuguese Way

By Lyn Taylor

After several days of sightseeing in Barcelona, Lisbon and Porto the natives were beginning to get restless. Finally we are on our way to walk from Balugaes in Portugal to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Our bus departed Porto at 11am and we drove 1 hour to Balugaes. A quick stop to grab a bread roll and coffee and we [….]

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Oct

18 2018

Barcelona Spain

By Lyn Taylor

Our day in Barcelona began with another early start and tour to Montserrat’s Sanctuary which is a symbol of the Catalan culture. The Monastery was built in the 11th century and holds many important documents. The mountain is surrounded in natural beauty which is 50klms wide 10 klms long and 1360 mtrs high. We were blessed to see it at [….]

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Oct

18 2018

Lisbon Spain

By Lyn Taylor

We landed in Lisbon and our feet did not hit the ground for the whole day. Lisbon is a beautiful well planned city which is very easy to navigate the wide boulevards that run down to the river. The small narrow cobblestone streets are lined with restaurants, cafes and of course pastry shops where you can taste the famous Portuguese [….]

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