Last night we tried the order-in thing that we enjoyed while in Porto. It was very good and great to use the albergue kitchen. We shared some roasted chicken, salad and a very nice bottle of wine.
This morning we were up early and dropped down to pick up a light breakfast in the village complete with the best cup of tea I've enjoyed this trip. Lots of hot water in the pot, something that hasn't happened with great regularity. Then it was off into the morning mist...
Frankly, it never did get sunny out today as we walked. Mostly it was just cloudy and cool. Not the best for picture taking, but good for our bodies and general health. The route today was better than the prior two stages, but still 82% road walking. I'm finding it a little tedious, but I think we are all feeling that way to various degrees. However, the day did begin through a nice Eucalyptus forest and it's great having Neil and Sarah along who know everything Australia, and can reference the different types of trees. Sarah's father was a forester working in universities I believe, so a wealth of information gained.
About 8 kilometres in we caught up the Rolf and Frank from Germany and Norway respectively. They were part of the earlier cohort and we thought everyone was a day ahead. However, not the case so we will likely reconnect for dinner tonight. Lots of good banter with these two as the running humour is that no one knows how they manage to get through each stage with a slow speed and problem sense of direction. Some how they manage to get through each day.
With the low cloud and burning going on everywhere it smelled like a fall day at home.
A place for the villagers to wash clothes.
We passed by a few interesting sights...reminder me of when the kids were little.
A few nice dogs today.
A few nice ducks.
A bit of nice trail.
A stop in a nice little village for coffee.
We saw more peregrinos today. Even managed to exchange greetings with a number of locals and also we were tooted at with encouragement by passing cars.
We had a few challenges getting by this tractor trailer guy, but we managed, Neil has a photo from the other side after I made it through.
A few shots from the day as we wandered along.
Interesting to find this little gem in a wall.
Later in the stage each day I've been picking up my pace and stretching my legs a bit. Really enjoy doing this. Today Neil decided to come along. We pushed forward for the last 8 kilometres and it was great to have some company! We figured at the end that we would chill out and rehydrate while waiting for the ladies. 
In they came.
Off to rehydrate some more. Bryan, hope you are feeling better soon. Thanks Dad for helping him out.
Bom Caminho!
Another tractor! Won't these farmers learn that peregrinos have the right of way?
ReplyDeleteLove the photo of Annemarie and Sarah walking through the forest--very atmospheric.
Bom Caminho!
Ken
I know! You'd think they would understand the rules of engagement with peregrinos by now! Nice to hear from you. Hope all is going well with university and teaching all those nurses. We all wish you were here, but believe me, you'd love the Portuguese people, but not so much their roads!
DeleteFabulous photos. Catching up on these blogs with all the back to school stuff but finally fit in a 10K walk a today so yeah! A drop in the ocean to the distances you are walking...Well done y buen camino (or bom caminho)----vaya con dios y con mucho salud.
ReplyDeleteNice to hear from you! Say hi to those kids. Nothing wrong with a 10km walk. Good for you! We only walk so far so that we Cn get to the next bar:-). Hydration is most important!
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