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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 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 [….]

Filed under: Portuguese Way Blog, Spain CaminoTagged with: Camino, group travel, Spain, women travel, womens travel

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 [….]

Filed under: Portuguese Way Blog, Spain CaminoTagged with: Camino, group travel, Spain, women travel, womens travel

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 [….]

Filed under: Portuguese Way Blog, Spain CaminoTagged with: Camino, group travel, Spain, women travel, womens travel

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 [….]

Filed under: Portuguese Way Blog, Spain CaminoTagged with: Camino, group travel, Spain, women travel, womens travel

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 [….]

Filed under: Spain CaminoTagged with: adventure travel, Camino, group travel, Spain, women travel

Oct

15 2018

Spiritual Portuguese Way

By Lyn Taylor

We had so much fun on our first day in Barcelona. The weather cleared as we sat on top of our red bus enjoying the city sites. A quick bite to eat then to keep the natives happy we did a spot of retail therapy, a sweet fix of ice cream before heading to the Picasso Museum. Rather than taking [….]

Oct

13 2018

Camino de Santiago- Congratulations

By Lyn Taylor

Congratulations to 3 very strong ladies who yesterday completed part of the Way of St James from Leon to Santiago de Compostela. Lyn Taylor’s Adventure Travel group of 14 women departed Australia today for Spain and Portugal where they will hike the Portuguese Way from Porto to Santiago de Compostela 170klm in 9 days. The intense prep training has put [….]

Filed under: Spain CaminoTagged with: Camino, group travel, Spain, Way of St James, women travel, womens travel

Apr

6 2018

Yoga, seafood and spice in Southern India

By Lyn Taylor

After an exciting 4-1/2 drive caught amongst the chaotic traffic and it’s drivers we have arrived at the Arabian Sea, and our accommodation for the next 2 nights at Somatheeram Ayurveda Spa Resort. Somatheeram is located on a hillock 9klms south of the famous Kovalam Beach with over 15 acres of greenery all round. This first Ayurveda Resort in the [….]

Filed under: Jewels of IndiaTagged with: women travel, womens travel

Apr

2 2018

Kerala – Houseboat

By Lyn Taylor

Today we travelled to Alleppey where we boarded our traditional houseboat to begin our journey through the picturesque backwaters and small lakes relaxing in the tranquility of Kerala’s beautiful scenery. On our journey we came across many boats, canoes, where we observed the traditional daily life of the local people. Known locally as the backwater highway, life on the backwater [….]

Filed under: Jewels of IndiaTagged with: women travel, womens travel