Oct 8, 2021 | Hiking in Portugal, Portuguese Camino
The third day of my pilgrimage on the Portuguese Camino (Camino Portugués) was a very different experience than the first two. With Porto behind me, I spent the day walking through farmland along narrow country lanes (for the most part). I crossed graceful bridges,...
Oct 7, 2021 | Hiking in Portugal, Portuguese Camino
On the second day of my pilgrimage, I awoke feeling refreshed and raring to go. I was ready to to give the Portuguese Camino (Camino Portugués) another shot. After my disappointing first day, I doubted whether I should even try to continue. Dealing with an injury on...
Oct 5, 2021 | Hiking in Portugal, Portuguese Camino
On Monday, October 4, I officially started walking the Portuguese Camino (Camino Portugués). After so many delays, it was a relief to finally begin my pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. The first albergue (pilgrim’s hostel) along the route is located 25.2 km...
Oct 4, 2021 | Hiking in Portugal, Portuguese Camino
A few days before I started walking the Portuguese Camino (Camino Portugués), I arrived in Porto. Before I could begin my pilgrimage, I needed to run a few errands. My biggest priority was visiting the Porto Cathedral and picking up my Pilgrim Passport (credencial...
Oct 1, 2021 | Hiking in Poland, Travel Poland
The Tatras are among some of the most beautiful mountains in all of Europe. These soaring peaks feature crystalline lakes along with picturesque valleys, flower-filled meadows, and incredible hiking trails. Part of the Carpathian mountains in Eastern Europe, the...
