Last updated Jan 2, 2022 | Published on Oct 16, 2021 | Hiking in Portugal, Portuguese Camino
On Monday, October 11th, I awoke to a fabulous sunrise. Fluffy clouds reflected shafts of pink and yellow light from the morning sun. I marveled at the view of the Igreja Matriz Ponte de Lima Church and the river out my window. Soon, I would cross over the Ponte de...
Last updated Nov 6, 2021 | Published on Oct 14, 2021 | Hiking in Portugal, Portuguese Camino
Crowds of shoppers filled the path and eagerly hunted for bargains. The road was lined with stalls selling various odds and ends – from old records and antiques to clothing and other used items. We had obviously stumbled onto some kind of flea market –...
Last updated Nov 6, 2021 | Published on Oct 11, 2021 | Hiking in Portugal, Portuguese Camino
I squinted at my phone and looked at the house before me. According to the pilgrim guide Buen Camino, the place was advertised as a pilgrim’s guesthouse. However there was no signage or indication that anyone was home. A group of guys was doing some sort of...
Last updated Nov 6, 2021 | Published on Oct 9, 2021 | Hiking in Portugal, Portuguese Camino
I awoke in a soft comfy feeling refreshed and well-rested. It’s been a while since I’ve gotten to sleep in a room all by myself. I basked in the moment before eventually climbing out of bed and preparing for the day on the Portuguese Camino (Camino...
Last updated Nov 6, 2021 | Published on 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,...
Last updated Nov 6, 2021 | Published on 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...
Last updated May 2, 2022 | Published 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...
Last updated Apr 23, 2022 | Published on 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...
Last updated Jan 2, 2022 | Published on 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...
Last updated Sep 28, 2021 | Published on Sep 28, 2021 | Hiking in Slovenia, Travel Slovenia
The more I travel around Europe, the more Camino routes I find. I already know about the most popular routes, including the French Route and the Portuguese Way. But there are lots of lesser known routes which also all lead to Santiago de Compostela. Now that I know...
